Workers’ Compensation

Returning to work after a workplace injury can be a significant milestone, but it is important to do so in a way that does not jeopardize your workers' compensation benefits.  In Minnesota, injured workers are broadly entitled to benefits that cover medical expenses,...

Many workers may not be aware that their line of work puts them at risk of inhalation injuries. The inhalation of harmful substances such as chemicals, smoke or fine particulates can cause these complications. These injuries can lead to short-term health problems like...

Many workers are only a small mistake away from a grievous injury. Construction workers might only need to step in the wrong location to experience a fall from a significant elevation. Factory workers might make tiny timing mistake that results in amputation or broken...

Most injured workers in Minnesota can request workers' compensation benefits. The coverage carried by their employer can help pay for their medical costs. Workers can also qualify for disability benefits if they require time away from work to undergo treatment or heal...

Healthcare professionals in Minnesota face various workplace hazards daily. From nurses to physicians, technicians to support staff, the healthcare industry is prone to accidents that can result in serious injuries. Understanding these common workplace accidents is...

Meatpacking plants are essential to the food industry. They are responsible for processing and packaging meat products that end up on tables all over the country. However, these facilities can also be hazardous environments where workers face various risks on a daily...

Work injuries can have numerous different underlying causes. Some people get hurt because a critical piece of equipment malfunctions or breaks. Other people end up hurt because of something that a coworker did or failed to do. Even a crime committed by a visitor could...

Most workers injured while on the clock or diagnosed with a job-related health issue may file a claim for workers' compensation. Under Minnesota law, eligible employees in a host of different professions can receive benefits to minimize the economic consequences of...

Most injured workers don't have to worry about fault affecting their right to compensation. Under the existing program in Minnesota, workers' compensation benefits are available on a no-fault basis to any eligible employee who incurs a significant injury or develops a...