Minnesota workers who get seriously hurt or ill on the job are often in no condition to go back to work for weeks, months or even years. For a lot of families, being unable to work means little to no income is coming into the home. With medical bills on top of the...
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Workers’ Compensation
What factors influence whether a workers’ compensation claim is approved?
Workers' compensation considers many factors when determining whether or not to approve claims. Providing an accurate picture of your injuries, your treatment and how those injuries will affect your life will help your chances of getting your claim approved....
Can workers’ compensation cover surgery if I need it?
When you suffer an injury as a result of your employment activities, you may file a workers' compensation claim to recover medical benefits and lost wages, as well as vocational rehabilitation if you cannot return to your original position. Injuries that qualify for...
What do Minnesota workers’ compensation benefits consist of?
Minnesota workers’ compensation protects employees from prohibitive medical costs. The system is no-fault, meaning you do not need to establish liability before you receive benefits. According to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), workers’...
Does worker’s compensation cover snow and ice injuries
The winter season is drawing closer in Minnesota. While you work hard to clear the hazardous snow and ice from your driveway and walkways around your home, you must also consider how inclement weather conditions affect your safety at work. Common injuries associated...
How do you calculate compensation for lost wages?
Minnesota has strong workers’ compensation laws. According to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, all employers must provide coverage for their employees, with very few exceptions. However, you might wonder what you get out of your insurance. Continue...
3 classifications of workers’ comp disability payments
Workers’ compensation protects employees after a workplace-related injury. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry says that workers’ compensation insurance is a no-fault system. You should receive coverage if you suffer an injury during your everyday...
How does workers’ compensation work if I have multiple jobs?
If you work multiple jobs in Minnesota and recently sustained an injury at one of them, you may be wondering how workers' compensation will work in this situation. Workers' compensation laws exist to protect you after a work injury, but there are some things you...
Injuries and illnesses resulting from working in the heat
Employees may file for workers' compensation benefits for any number of reasons, such as a slip and fall sustained on the job or a back injury caused by lifting heavy objects. However, it may be less well known that employees could seek compensation for illnesses...
Are overworked employees more likely to file for workers’ comp?
With the spike in e-commerce in recent years, many people who work labor-intensive warehouse and similar jobs are having to work harder and for more hours at a time. For example, a recent news article noted the story of a worker who severely injured his wrist while...