Do You Have A Case For Workers’ Compensation?

Last updated on October 18, 2025

The workers’ compensation system is complex. To determine whether you have a strong workers’ compensation claim, you should seek advice from a seasoned lawyer.

At the Twin Cities-based Bosch Heacox Law Firm, our attorneys will provide you with an honest assessment of your situation and can serve as your trusted resource following a work accident or injury. Reaching out to us is risk and obligation-free. We want you to have the answers you need, which is why we offer free initial consultations and require no fees unless our involvement helps you recover disputed benefits. To schedule a consultation, call us at 651-333-8300.

Helping To Determine The Strength Of Your Claim

Anytime that you are hurt at work or need to seek medical care for a work-related injury, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, valid claims are denied all the time. When you come to us, we will start by asking you a series of questions that are designed to give us a better understanding of exactly how you were hurt. From there, we can start to provide you with custom-tailored legal advice and let you know how strong your claim is.

We also provide representation to those who are seeking death and dependency benefits after losing a loved one due to work-related illness or injury.

What Steps Should I Take After A Workplace Injury?

As your attorney, Gerald W. Bosch is prepared to work hard to safeguard your interests during every phase of the legal process.

As soon as you suffer a workplace injury, seek medical attention and follow these steps to apply for workers’ comp benefits:

1. Notify your employer about the accident and work injury. Your employer should then submit a First Report of Injury to the state.
2. Get your Report of Work Ability (RWA) form, with your doctor’s assistance. It is important to tell your health care provider that your injury is work-related. Your doctor should complete an RWA. The timely submission of this form to your employer and its workers’ compensation insurance carrier can affect your access to wage-loss benefits.
3. Return to work if able, or ensure your employer has your RWA and wait for the Notice of Insurer’s Primary Liability Determination. This is a form the insurance company files with the state to either accept or deny medical benefits, rehabilitation benefits and wage-loss benefits to you. Keep a copy of this form for your record, as it includes the insurance adjuster’s information, your claim number, your compensation rate if you apply and the reasoning behind the decision. You may choose to challenge the decision.
4. Consider getting legal help. If the insurance company denied your claim, approved it for less than you believe you are entitled to, or you have any other questions or concerns, speak with us. Attorney Gerald W. Bosch can advise you at any point in the process.

If your own discussions with the workers’ comp insurer are not productive, Mr. Bosch is fully prepared to go to court to protect your right to obtain benefits that reflect your losses.

My Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Approved. Do I Still Need A Lawyer?

Even if you are already receiving workers’ compensation benefits, it can still benefit you to understand your rights and responsibilities with the help of an attorney. We can help ensure that you know that you have the right to see a doctor of your choosing and to decide where to go for vocational rehab services. Selecting the right medical professional can make all the difference in how quickly you are able to recover.

Can You File A Claim Against A Third-Party?

Did someone other than your employer cause your on-the-job injury? Third parties can cause injuries on work sites in many different ways. Manufacturers of defective equipment, reckless contractors and motor vehicle drivers, for example, are all third parties that can cause serious work accidents. When you have been injured at work by a third party, it is important to consider filing a third-party claim. This could allow you to recover more compensation than a workers’ compensation claim alone.

Common third-party scenarios include:

• Defective company vehicles that contributed to your crash
• Drunk or distracted drivers who hit you while you are working
• Faulty equipment from third-party manufacturers
• Negligent contractors at your work site

These scenarios often start as workers’ compensation claims but can develop into third-party cases with multiple defendants. This means you may be entitled to compensation beyond standard workers’ comp benefits.

When Vehicle Accidents Lead To Third-Party Claims

Work-related vehicle accidents represent one of the most common types of third-party cases. Injuries suffered by employees who drive company trucks, vans, shuttle buses, cars or any other vehicles can result in lost wages, extensive medical treatment and the potential for disability or vocational rehabilitation for a new career.

Did a defect in your company vehicle play a role in your accident? Were you struck by a drunk or distracted driver while making deliveries or traveling between job sites? These situations often involve multiple liable parties – from vehicle manufacturers to negligent drivers to maintenance companies. If this has happened to you, you need experienced legal representation that safeguards your interests and identifies all potential sources of compensation.

Comprehensive Legal Support From Start To Finish

As your lawyer, Gerald W. Bosch listens closely as you describe what happened to you during the accident that injured you at your workplace. He knows that the “typical” workers’ compensation situation can often mushroom into something much larger, involving multiple defendants who may have played a role in your extensive injuries and financial damages you incurred. You can trust him to collect every detail of your case and bring every fact to skillful negotiations with insurers – and for aggressive litigation in court if necessary.

Mr. Bosch guides you through the legal process in ways that save you money and give you hope. Further, you receive maximum access to his legal knowledge, from start to finish, so that any sudden question or concern that arises can be promptly addressed. You also get regular updates on the status of your case and visits to your home or hospital room if your workplace accident injury prevents you from traveling.

How Can An Attorney Help With My Workers’ Compensation Case?

Gerald W. Bosch has used his more than 25 years of experience, knowledge of the job injury claims process, negotiation skills and litigation prowess to generate a track record of success for injured workers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and throughout Minnesota. Based in the St. Paul area, he serves clients statewide.

Mr. Bosch has the experience to tackle any issue that arises in your workers’ comp case. He has handled cases in front of the Minnesota Supreme Court. He has routinely been selected for inclusion in the list of Minnesota Super Lawyers and is AV Preeminent* peer review rated through Martindale-Hubbell – the highest rating.

Your ordeal should not be compounded by worries over the costs of our attorney’s quality legal services. Thanks to the contingency fee policy for our work, you owe no fee to our law firm unless we win your case.

Contact Us For The Answers You Need

The best way to ensure that you receive all the benefits to which you are entitled is to seek legal counsel. Call our law offices in St. Paul at 651-333-8300. You may also contact us online, and we will respond to your message promptly.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.