Posts Categorized Workers Compensation

If you are hurt at work, you will often be able to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. This would be the case even if the injury was your fault. Injured employees do not always feel comfortable discussing their injuries. They might struggle to find the right words to use when describing their injuries. For example,… Read more »

They say the more you know, the more you can control. Understanding the basics of Minnesota workers’ compensation laws can help you in the unfortunate event that you are injured at work. Each state has its own workers’ compensation laws; these laws help to protect millions of employees throughout Minnesota alone. Workers’ compensation is the… Read more »

Returning to work is sometimes really hard after a work injury. The specific training and skills you have learned for your job may be unusable if your injury restricts what you can do. An employer can offer certain accommodations to help you get back to work, but employers are not always required to do so…. Read more »

If you have been injured on the job and your injury is preventing you from being able to work, the Workers’ Compensation system has been designed to provide you with weekly benefits. This will apply whether you are totally disabled or partially disabled and still able to obtain employment. Regardless of how badly you have been injured, the number… Read more »

You never anticipate getting hurt on the job, but the truth is accidents do happen and your employer may not always be on your side. An employer can accuse you of causing the accident that led to your injuries and even try to terminate your employment. Worst of all, they may not be willing to… Read more »

When you suffer an injury at work, you can seek financial aid through workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp in Minnesota pays for all of your medical expenses related to your injury as well as 66% of your usual paycheck during your recovery. Most of the time, your workplace will work with you to ensure that you… Read more »

It is estimated that one hundred workers get injured every day in Minnesota. If you’re one of these workers, you already know the weeks and months after a workplace injury are a terribly stressful time. You’re in pain, the usual bills are piling up, and now you’re forced to take on extra medical costs or childcare expenses —… Read more »

Whether it was an unforeseen accident that resulted in vision loss or consistent exposure to loud noises that resulted in a loss of hearing, your life and your ability to earn an income have been changed by an injury that occurred at the workplace. Workers’ compensation benefits could be available to help you as you… Read more »

On the job injuries are more common than many people may think. Millions of people have suffered from workplace injuries and/or illnesses. As a worker in Minnesota, you have the right to workers’ compensation after an illness or injury associated with your job. The benefits you can receive will cover lost wages, medical bills, and… Read more »

Leg, knee and ankle injuries can be incredibly painful and disabling. Even a seemingly minor leg injury can cause a great deal of physical pain, inability to walk and stand, and this can be a real hardship as time goes on. You might miss work for quite a while. Before you can get back to… Read more »