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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reports that the state has nearly 495,300 workers in the health care and social assistance industries. We count on these people to take care of us, but rarely think about what might happen if they themselves were injured. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), health care workers… Read more »

A new law is being considered to protect those who get COVID-19.  The following individuals who get the disease are presumed to have obtain the disease due to work: Licensed peace officers, firefighters, paramedics,  nurse or health care worker, correctional officer, security counselors employed by the state or at corrections, emergency medical technician (EMTs); a… Read more »

According to Enterprise Minnesota, more than 8,300 manufacturers are located in the Gopher State. Enterprise Minnesota CEO Bob Kill also remarked that “Manufacturers form the bedrock of many Minnesota communities. They offer high-wage, high-skill jobs that create economic opportunity and stability for the present and future.” Minnesota factories do provide economic stability; however, they are also… Read more »

Southern Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Mankato, MN Undocumented workers fill the work roster in a number of industries in southern Minnesota. However, as they are not legal employees this makes them feel as though they are not entitled to any rights as a worker. If they get hurt at work, the undocumented worker feels… Read more »

When you suffer an injury on the job, workers’ compensation insurance steps in and pays 2/3 of your wages and 100% of your injury related medical care. Sometimes, however, workers’ compensation insurance, in an effort to minimize its financial responsibility for your injuries, may stop treatment. Perhaps your doctor files a recommendation for a certain… Read more »

When you have been injured in the workplace, you would hope that your employer does everything they can to help with your recovery. Some employers throw ‘get well soon’ parties and help you through the worker’s comp claim process. But some employers go entirely in the wrong direction. You may find yourself blamed for your… Read more »

There are many who misunderstand the workers’ compensation system as something where you and the insurance company negotiate a settlement, but this actually might not be true. If you file for workers’ compensation, there is a possibility that you won’t receive any settlement, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be receiving anything. Settlements Mean Disputes… Read more »

Minnesotans are tenacious – they can drive through some of the most hazardous weather conditions without a second thought. But when it comes to injuries or illnesses in the workplace, even they are not immune. State law mandates that practically all employers have workers’ compensation or obtain approval for self-insurance to covers such work-related illnesses… Read more »

Do you suffer from asthma because of unfavorable working conditions? If so, you’re not alone as about 10 to 25 percent of American workers develop what’s known as occupational asthma, which is one of the top lung diseases linked with workplace environments. Here’s what you need to know about receiving workers’ compensation benefits from asthma caused by… Read more »

How much will you get from your workers’ compensation settlement? – It is the most common question asked about the process, and for good reason. Money is important. You have bills you need to pay, a family you need to take care of, and your injury has prevented that. Unfortunately, while a popular question, it… Read more »