Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Blog
What are the most dangerous jobs in Minnesota?
You trust your employer to make sure that your workplace is as risk-free as possible. You depend on a network employment and safety laws to prevent obvious dangers and protect you in case something does happen. Still, you probably go to work every day knowing that...
How serious is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Workers in Minnesota often have jobs that include tasks with repetitive elements. If you repeat a motion often enough, you can end up dealing with repetitive stress injuries. One of the most common of these injuries for workers who use their hands and wrists is carpal...
Dealing with work-related depression
You know better than most in Minnesota just how debilitating depression can be. One of the more common therapies recommended for such a condition can be to focus on those things in your life that bring you happiness and make you feel needed. For many, that is their...
Vocational rehab can help workers return to work
Injured workers who are receiving workers’ compensation benefits from their Minnesota employer may be looking for ways to get back to work quickly, even though the injuries may be permanent. Whether it is due to boredom or because they need to bring in more income, a...
Problems at home after a workplace injury
Those who are injured on the job typically encounter a number of challenges, depending on the extent of their injury. They may have to deal with physical pain, as well as high stress levels. Not to mention, the financial impact of a work-related injury can be...
Fatal construction accident in Minneapolis shows “struck by” risk
Out of the numerous dangerous industries throughout the U.S., construction is known to be one of the most hazardous. Construction workers in Minnesota and elsewhere must contend with many elements on the job each day that can threaten their lives. Out of these...
What are common injuries when working in an office?
You do not have to work in an industry with a reputation for being dangerous, such as construction or manufacturing, to be injured in a workplace accident. You can be seriously injured and even permanently disabled simply by performing your everyday duties in an...
How can you protect against lightning on at a construction site?
Minnesota construction workers have a high risk for lightning exposure. In the construction industry, you work with heavy equipment, near and on tall buildings, scaffolding and more. Lightning strikes ground between 20 to 25 million times a year in the U.S, according...
Primary causes of occupational respiratory disease
Your lungs are vital organs. While you may not think much about breathing, if your lungs develop a respiratory condition, you may never breathe freely again. Unfortunately, workers often develop lung conditions at work. When they do, physicians often tend to refer to...
When is PTSD covered by Minnesota workers’ compensation?
Not all injuries you may be subjected to in the workplace are physical. In some cases, your work may result in the development of emotional or mental conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Like those who suffer broken bones and other, more visible...
