Experiencing sudden pain or discomfort can be a cause for concern. As a construction worker, you're no stranger to various aches and strains – they're part of your demanding job. Over time, you may have found ways to ignore these aches or have conditioned your body to...
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Blog
How to determine my eligibility for retraining benefits
Minnesota law has provisions allowing qualified workers to take advantage of vocational rehabilitation or retraining benefits if they meet specific conditions. These benefits aid workers who cannot return to their jobs because of work injuries or disabilities. Their...
What is maximum medical improvement related to a workers’ comp claim?
The medical benefits available through workers' compensation in Minnesota are part of what makes filing a claim the right choice for those injured on the job. Instead of needing to pay a specific percentage of their medical expenses themselves or cover a...
Can you claim lost wages due to a medical malpractice injury?
Injuries due to others’ negligence can take a heavy toll on several aspects of the victims’ lives. Not only do victims experience the physical and emotional effects of their injuries, but they also suffer from financial losses. Usually, medical malpractice victims...
What should you do if your wage loss benefits stop?
If you get a work-related injury, you’re entitled to several benefits through Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system. One is wage loss benefits, which cover the wages you lost due to injuries preventing you from returning to work. You’ll receive wage loss benefits...
Does workers’ comp apply to remote employees?
One thing we learned from the pandemic is that many of us can do our jobs from home just as well as we do in the office. The year 2020 proved to businesses that they could be adaptable and taught employees to embrace work-life balance. As more organizations continue...
How can lead poisoning happen to construction workers?
Lead is relatively abundant and easy to process, and it is generally durable and effective at inhibiting corrosion. For these reasons, despite its harmful effects on humans, it continues to see much usage in various industries, including construction. Indeed,...
Can an employer blame a worker for getting hurt on the job?
Workers' compensation benefits take some of the risk out of having a job. Companies would likely have to pay much more to hire people for jobs like construction or hospital work where the risk of injury is very high if workers could end up severely hurt on the job...
Unmasking the silent peril: vibration-induced disorders
In the midst of the clamor of jackhammers and the rumble of heavy machinery, a hidden danger awaits construction workers – vibration-induced disorders. Prolonged exposure to repetitive vibrations can harm their health long-term. These conditions can lead to...
Work-related burn injuries and their risks
Fire is one of the most important natural processes to humanity. It’s used to cook food, shape metal, and generate energy, among many other uses. But fire is also hazardous and can harm even those whose professions heavily rely on it. The National Institute for...