Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Blog

Forklifts are an essential tool in factories and warehouses for moving heavy loads and materials. However, forklift accidents can cause serious injuries and even fatalities. According to the most recent data from the National Safety Council (NSC), forklifts caused...

Workplace accidents can cause injuries that have permanent effects on the body. In specific jobs, one mistake could lead to an amputation. Fortunately, workers' compensation has benefits for this type of incident called permanent partial disability. You are eligible...

Injuries in the workplace are something no one expects. Sadly, it is an occurrence that does happen and when it does, it may leave the injured worker unable to work, either temporarily or permanently. This may cause worries, especially with the financial...

Many people spend a lot of time driving to and from their workplace. In fact, some workers have jobs that require them to stay behind the wheel more than a regular person, such as public transportation drivers and delivery personnel. After a motor vehicle accident, it...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is pivotal in any workplace. One of the most important types of PPE is safety glasses. This equipment can serve numerous purposes, with the ultimate aim being to protect your eyes from harm. While safety glasses are useful, if they...

Factory workers should be able to count on their employers to provide them with a safe work environment. When this doesn’t happen, employees can suffer from serious injuries that require considerable medical care. There are some injuries that factory workers are more...

Did you know that you can probably seek workers' compensation benefits if a construction accident leaves you injured? Many in this industry miss out on deserved benefits because they have a poor understanding of their injury compensation rights. With few exceptions,...

All workers have certain risks that they face while they’re on the job. Regardless of the industry a person is in, there are some injuries that are fairly common. It’s up to the employers to ensure employees have the safety tools and procedures that can keep them...

Thousands of people in Minnesota make their living from working in the construction industry. Construction jobs provide a steady stream of employment and decent pay. Nonetheless, this type of job is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous. Thus, safety...

You were injured at work, and nothing like that has ever happened to you before – so you didn’t realize exactly how important your choice of treating physician would eventually be to your workers’ compensation claim.  You went with your employer’s recommended...