As more travelers venture out and airlines resume routes, more workers are needed at places such as Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Among them is as a baggage handler, one of the most physically demanding jobs. A baggage handler’s primary duties are to...
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Year: 2021
Can I choose my doctor if I get an injury on the job?
An accident at work can always happen. The good thing is that injuries and diseases that you get on the job are your employer’s responsibility. However, that doesn’t mean that your employer can force you to go to the doctor of their choice. In Minnesota, you have the...
What to do if the insurer denies your workers’ compensation claim
Employers in Minnesota must have insurance to compensate the workers who get injured on the job. This insurance pays for the worker’s medical expenses, lost wages and vocational rehabilitation. Every worker has the right to ask for these benefits when they get hurt...
Am I eligible for rehabilitation if my employer denied my claim?
When workers get hurt on the job, they have the right to some benefits, such as compensation for their medical expenses and lost wages. However, sometimes the employers or insurance companies deny the worker’s compensation claims. If this happened to you, you don’t...
Do not let mistakes hinder your access to workers’ comp benefits
Workers’ compensation benefits are available for a reason. They exist to compensate wage loss and help pay medical bills while workers recover from work-related injuries. If you become injured on the job, apply for these benefits right away. Hesitating to do so is a...
What risks do manufacturing workers face on the job?
When workers arrive at a production facility, they are often surrounded by reminders of the risks involved in this work. Signs warning of hazards, required training and other reminders make it clear that injuries are possible every day on the job. What risks do...
Injured workers may be entitled to more compensation than they think
Most people know that workers who are injured on the job are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. What many do not know is that they may be entitled to additional compensation, depending upon the circumstances of the accident. If a negligent third party caused...
