workers’ compensation

In most cases, when workers sustain injuries in the workplace they qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, even though workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, denials do occur. When workers’ comp denials occur, workers have the right to file an...

If you work in construction, there are many hazards to look out for and with very cold temperatures around the corner, the risk of an accident is especially high in certain trades. Aside from falling down as a result of snow and ice, there are other ways in which cold...

Workers’ compensation benefits in Minnesota typically include medical expenses and lost wages. However, for workers whose injuries are long-lasting or permanent, they may also include rehabilitation and retraining.  According to the MN Department of Labor and...

When workers get injured on-the-job in Minnesota, they oftentimes feel like they are facing more questions than answers. How serious is my injury? How will I earn an income if I can’t work? Where will I go for medical treatment? Will I have to fight to receive...

There are several different ways workers’ compensation benefits can help workers through the difficulties following a workplace injury or illness. It is important for injured workers in Minnesota to know what the different types of workers’ compensation benefits are...

Construction accident injuries can have serious consequences for construction workers and their families. Unfortunately, the construction industry can carry significant risks for workers who should be familiar with the different types of construction injuries and how...

There was a long struggle for labor rights throughout the United States when workers' compensation payments finally became the norm for injured employees. Prior to that point, workers were often liable for their own medical expenses if they were hurt on the job, and...

Workers' compensation is designed to be there for you when you get hurt on the job. Unfortunately, there are times when an employee will make a workers' compensation claim and see it denied.Denials can happen for many reasons, but one of them that you need to be...

If there is one good piece of news out of Minnesota in 2020, it's that the total number of fatal workplace injuries that took place in 2018 has been reported and decreased over the course of that year. In 2017, there were 101 fatal workplace injuries, while there were...

You were working hard on a construction site when you realized that you were losing your footing. You reached out to grab a nearby railing to prevent a fall, but it snapped away in your hands.A few moments later, you found yourself on your back on the ground. You had...