Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Blog

Minnesota workers’ compensation program exists to help employees who are hurt at work. The objective is to compensate workers for their losses when they get hurt or develop an illness doing what they are supposed to do as part of their employment. Unfortunately, the...

Heavy industry relies on motorized material handlers for countless projects over the course of the workday. From unloading trucks and organizing warehouse product to moving resources and lifting heavy objects, a forklift is a necessity across numerous environments....

These days, more Minnesota residents than ever are working remotely. While this offers better convenience and comfort, there are still potential risks of injury or illness. It’s important to understand how workers’ compensation works with remote employees. Are remote...

Staying healthy requires looking after your mind and body. While people talk about jobs keeping them physically and mentally active, that same job could end up damaging your health. You probably know you can claim workers’ compensation insurance if you suffer a...

When you get hurt on the job or find yourself unable to work because of a job-acquired illness, workers' compensation should help protect you. Your employer has to carry insurance specifically to protect you from injuries and illnesses related to your employment. If...

Unfortunately, head injuries are quite common in the construction industry. In fact, studies rank construction jobs as some of the most dangerous occupations for suffering traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). While construction jobs pay well and are readily available, the...

An injury that you suffer in the workplace or in the course of work is likely covered by workers’ compensation. As such, proving such an injury ought to be pretty straightforward. However, an injury that occurs over time or as a result of exposure to certain...

In some professions, you have to take risks. Construction workers know that they’re in danger when working at heights, for instance, or when using power tools. You cannot always avoid these risks.  That said, there are often safeguards in place to reduce the risk....

When you try to identify risk factors on a construction site, most people will talk about heights. Working at significant elevations can be dangerous, and falls are one of the leading causes of death among construction workers and a major cause of injury.  However, it...