Filing a workers' compensation claim may seem pretty straightforward, but it is important that you carefully follow the process. Make sure you understand your employer's expectations for filing a claim so you can give yourself the best possible chance of getting...
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How can you cope with financial anxiety after an accident?
An accident caused by another person's negligence can result in severe injuries and disabilities. You may find yourself struggling to pay your expenses due to high medical costs and loss of income. Struggling with finances before you receive a settlement can cause a...
What should you do after a workplace injury?
In an instant, an on-the-job accident may occur and leave you suffering from serious injuries. Your employer’s workers’ compensation policy may provide you with valuable coverage, including paying for your medical bills and providing partial wage replacement payments....
Can I choose my own doctor to treat my workplace injury?
Suffering an injury in a Minnesota workplace can be a trying time for you, and not just because you miss work for an extended period of time. Discussing personal medical matters can be a sensitive topic. You may prefer to deal with a doctor that you have a history...
Does workers’ compensation pay my wages when I am hurt?
If you experience an injury or develop an illness related to your job, you may be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits aimed at replacing some of your earnings. This program offers a variety of benefits to injured or ill employees. You may not qualify...
How does workers’ compensation affect independent contractors?
Permanent workers and independent contractors have different guidelines and receive different benefits, including workers' compensation. Determining if you meet employee status can help you if you sustain injury in a work-related accident. Legal guidelines In...
Traumatic brain injuries on the job
Minnesota workers often face hazards on the job. For example, some workers spend time around heavy equipment. This equipment may cause crush damage or impact injuries if they break. Some risk factors may lead to head injuries. In turn, these injuries can cause a...
What do statistics reveal about Minn. work-related injuries?
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry analyzed work-related injury statistics from 2018 and released the findings in November 2019. As reported by the Twin Cities Pioneer Press, the results reveal some interesting information about work-related injuries...
When your work injury is the result of negligence
Protecting yourself while working is a priority for every Minnesota worker. However, incidents may occur, which cause some measure of injury. You may face serious medical consequences due to a work incident. While workers’ compensation may kick in, you may have...