Symptoms that appear long after an initial injury at work can seem worse than the original injury. In Minnesota, the state’s definition of work-related injuries includes gradual injuries or injuries that are aggravated or accelerated by work tasks. Proactively...
Minnesotans work hard, but they are as vulnerable to job-related injuries and illnesses as everybody else. Workers' compensation is meant to help St. Paul residents stay on their feet financially while they are unable to work, but how do you know if your employer...
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...
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....
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...