On behalf of Noack Law Office | Sep 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
You were injured at work, and it kept you pretty much confined to home for a few days. Now, you’re doing better, but you certainly aren’t back up to full speed. Just the same, your employer has offered you a “light-duty” position. Since you aren’t totally healed and...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Aug 24, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
As a long-time construction worker, you had few injuries until you fell off a ladder and broke your arm. The injury requires time to heal and will keep you out of work for a while. Will you qualify for temporary total disability benefits? About TTD Because of your...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Aug 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Whether you work in a warehouse or an office, you use your hands a lot. You know that carpal tunnel syndrome can develop with overuse — and that would be devastating to your ability to stay employed. Is there anything you can do to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome...
On behalf of Noack Law Office | Jul 24, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
As a worker in Minnesota, you have the right to workers’ compensation after an illness or injury associated with your job. These benefits cover medical bills, lost wages and other related expenses. Protect your ability to receive workers’ compensation by...
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...
