On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jun 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
A workplace injury can threaten your ability to go back to work following an accident for a short period of time or in severe cases, permanently. If you sustain a serious workplace injury, you may also require extensive medical and rehabilitative care. Workers’...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jun 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
While many people think about Minnesota as a cold and snowy state, the summers here can get hot. Because of the temperatures outdoors, as well as the indoor temperatures at some workplaces, it’s imperative that workers understand the hazards that come with working in...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | May 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
From slowly developing pain due to repetitive physical movements to catastrophic injuries, U.S. workers often risk their own health while on the job. The National Safety Council reports that an American employee experiences a workplace injury every seven seconds....
On behalf of Noack Law Office | May 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The human body can stand up to a lot of wear and tear, but there comes a time when it cannot withstand anything more without breaking down. When you do the same activities day in and day out, it’s normal for the body to suffer from repetitive strain and stress....
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Apr 13, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Whether you have worked in an outside job for decades or this will be your first year, you must understand the risks of working in the heat. It is your employer’s responsibility to make sure you are safe on the job, but it is up to you to be smart and limit your...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Apr 10, 2020 | Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation
The workers’ compensation system is designed to protect workers who are injured or sickened in the course of their employment. COVID-19 raises a number of questions for workers who become ill. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry recently provided...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Apr 1, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The meatpacking industry, along with processing plants, provides food for much of the United States. Meat is plentiful even during times of recession, and many consumers do not spend much time thinking about all that goes into getting that meat on their table. Those...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Feb 10, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The workers’ compensation program provides payments for Minnesota employees who become injured on the job. Following the correct procedure ensures that the worker remains eligible for the program and receives prompt benefits. These are the answers to the most...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jan 27, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
In 2013, Minnesota became one of the few states to permit workers’ compensation benefits to be paid to workers who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their job duties. Since then, PTSD has become one of the top expenses within the state’s...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jan 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Your employer has a responsibility to provide a safe work environment. Depending on where you work, their obligations could range from maintaining safe and secure facilities to providing safety equipment. Unfortunately, many companies are more than happy to cut...
