The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) warns of the hazards of exposure to chemicals in the workplace. The federal agency estimates that 9.8 million workers may face such exposure in the United States. There are a wide variety of potential chemical injuries, including those from exposure to solvents, asbestos, latex rubber and… Read more »
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Are Construction Worker’s Entitled to Worker’s Compensation for Silicosis?
Everyone knows that construction workers are occasionally at risk for asbestos exposure, but these days, there is another lung-based permanent illness that is just as devastating and much more common – silicosis. This illness is causes by silica, and is a huge danger to those that work around it. Also known as silicon dioxide, silica… Read more »
Determining the Value of a Worker’s Compensation Claim for a Finger Injury
No matter what job you have, you likely use your fingers every day for it. However, as handy as our appendages are, many jobs put them in great danger of being injured. However, some jobs include more danger to fingers than others. Finger injuries can range from strains and sprains all the way up to… Read more »
Exposure To Mold Worker’ Compensation Cases
Workers’ compensation cases can be complex and difficult to prove, especially in instances where mold is to blame. If you have been injured by mold on a work site and you believe your employer is to blame, it is important to understand the various aspects of this case. Here we will discuss the types of… Read more »
Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Unemployment Benefits
You are laid off from work due to your injury. Should you apply for benefits under both the workers’ compensation and the unemployment divisions? In most cases, yes you should apply for both work comp benefits and unemployment benefits. Unable to work – If you are not able to work as defined by your medical provider, then you… Read more »
One in Five Injured on the Job: Minnesota is No Exception
Some facts and figures out of Eagan show that more than 20 percent of Americans have been injured on the job at one time or another and Minnesota is no exception. According to a findlaw.com survey, twenty percent of American adults say that they have suffered an on-the-job injury that was serious enough for them… Read more »
Workers’ Compensation and Temp Work: Minnesotans See the Dangers
These days, temp work seems to be growing in popularity. A company gets the help that they need while they need it and the employee isn’t working the same job all of the time. Some prefer temp work because it gives them a little variety. We’ll call this gentleman, “Dave.” Dave was excited because he… Read more »
Can Workers’ Comp Cover Injuries During the Commute to and from Work?
People commute to and from work every day and they are not on the clock when they do. So if you were to be in an automobile accident on your way to or from work, you wouldn’t typically be covered by workers’ compensation laws. There are limited circumstances in which an injury sustained while commuting… Read more »
Preventing Minnesota Workers’ Comp from Denying Your Mental Health Claim
Under the new workers comp law, individuals who have sustained a mental illness, such as PTSD, because of an incident at their job can now apply for benefits. However, caution has to be taken to avoid the denial of these claims. They can be complicated and require a lot of medical evidence to back them… Read more »
Study Measures Cost of Treating Workplace Injuries In Minnesota
The Workers Compensation Research Institute released its 14th study on the workers’ compensation programs in 16 states and Minnesota’s was one of them. The study looked at how they all compare to one another and how they have evolved over time. The purpose of the report is to help policymakers and others involved in state… Read more »