If you are a trucker, there’s a good chance that you spend a lot of time on the road with loads of over ten tons right behind your head. You do hard physical labor and spend many hours driving. You know that there is a huge potential for injury. It can come from road accidents,… Read more »
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What Are SSDI Benefits in Minnesota?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that pays monthly benefits to people who were working but are now disabled and can no longer work. SSDI does not pay out partial or temporary benefits. SSDI should not be confused with Social Security Income (SSI). While both SSDI and SSI are administered by the Social Security… Read more »
What Workers’ Compensation Does and Does Not Pay For in Minnesota?
Worker’s compensation is one of those benefits that workers typically know nothing about until they actually need it. You know that if you get hurt at work, then you can get worker’s compensation for your injuries. However, you probably aren’t familiar on many of the specifics which that does – or does not – cover…. Read more »
The Difficulties of Occupational Asthma and Worker’s Compensation
Occupational asthma is the problem afflicting Minnesota workers that you aren’t hearing about. Why not? Because most people don’t realize their job caused their asthma and they are paying for it on their own. Unfortunately, for those that do make the connection between their occupation and its role in causing asthma, getting worker’s compensation to… Read more »
Why Temporary Workers have a Higher Risk for Work-Related Injuries
Mankato Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Temporary workers appeal to employers. They often can hire more people just when the need arises. When they have a big job, they can just hire a few extra workers for a few weeks until the job is done. They also don’t have to pay them extra benefits, making temporary workers… Read more »
What Is A Qualifying Disability in The Social Security Disability System?
It is common knowledge that the Social Security disability system is difficult to navigate. If you have become disabled and seek coverage from Social Security, you need to fit various criteria. However, in order to speed up the process, Social Security has a list that they refer to as the blue book of conditions that… Read more »
Minnesota Notice of Intent To Discontinue Benefits
Southern Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Attorneys If you are injured on the job, it’s likely you are busy focusing on your health so you can get back to work. You are going to all of the doctor’s appointments and taking your medications so that you can go back to work as soon as possible. Rarely do… Read more »
What is Occupational Asthma and What Can Employers Do About It?
If you’ve never suffered from asthma before but then experience the symptoms due to the work you do, you might well have occupational asthma. Just like many people who have their asthma symptoms triggered by allergies in the home like dust mites, pollution or pollens, some people can have their asthma triggered by allergens in… Read more »
5 Things to Remember When Making a Claim Against Your Employer if You’re Injured at Work
Many people who are injured after an accident at work suffer in silence, worried that their job will be at risk, not to mention their relationship with their employer. Many want to claim compensation for the incident that caused them to suffer, but most do not want their employer to get into trouble. If you… Read more »
Does Worker’s Compensation Cover Hearing Loss?
Not every job comes with a nice quiet office. In reality, many workers spend the majority of their day around loud machinery, and while most companies should provide hearing protection, that doesn’t mean workers wear it or at least wear it all the time. Long-term exposure to noise louder than 90dBA over a career can… Read more »