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It wasn’t your fault you got hurt at work, and it has caused some serious problems. Not only is it affecting your relationships with your family, but your financial resources are quickly dwindling. You can’t live on 60 percent of your former...
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Mesothelioma is a fatal lung disease linked to asbestos exposure. A University of MN study, cited in Minnpost, notes a long latency period, with diagnosis often occurring 20-50 years after exposure. Minnesota Iron Range workers are diagnosed with it at nearly three...
by | | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Working in the heat can be a danger, but there are ways to reduce the risk. Knowing how to recognize the signs of heat stress and how to prevent the condition are both very important. If you’re injured due to heat stress while working you may have a legal case,...
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If you are injured at your workplace, it is advisable that you apply for workers’ compensation benefits in order to be compensated for the medical bills and other financial losses you sustained because of the injury. However, your claim may be denied for a...
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Every year, thousands of Minnesota workers suffer injuries at work. If you’re one of these workers, you’re likely to have many questions and concerns about what you should do. Thankfully, if you suffer an injury at work, you are entitled to receive...
by | | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
You’ve worked hard over the years to develop your skills and advance in your career. Now, a workplace injury has changed everything. You can no longer perform the job you used to do, and you aren’t qualified for any other position. What now? The good news...
by | | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
If you or someone you care about has been hurt on the job, you might be wondering whether you should hire a workers’ compensation attorney or handle the claim on your own. You could be at a disadvantage if you don’t hire a lawyer, because your employer and...
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Heading back to the workplace after an on-the-job injury is never easy. Make sure you understand your rights. Your health and wellbeing could depend on it. Here are 5 rights employees have under Minnesota workers’ compensation law and discrimination laws:...
by | | Firm News, Toxic Exposure
Many Minnesota families suffer because of silica exposure. Silica is a mineral substance that occurs in dust released during mining and fracking, and even construction. While it has been estimated that tighter regulations controlling silica exposure in the workplace...
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