Employers are smart and will sometimes try to get past the rules. When it comes to paying out Worker’s Compensation after an injury, this is especially true in some cases. When you are falsely called an independent contractor. and incorrect, there is plenty of...
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When You Get Hurt at Work and The Bill Collectors are Calling
Getting hurt at work can be a horrible thing. Not only do you have to worry about the pain, suffering and potential long-term issues that can go along with your injury, but you also have to worry about your inability to work. It can be hard enough to get by and take...
Sneaky Ways Insurance Companies Are Trying to Trick You: Taking Caution After an Injury
After a personal injury, you may become vulnerable to various situations that can easily go awry without legal guidance. One of the worst of these scenarios is insurance companies and how they try to get out of paying for your medical bills. It’s already stressful...
What Happens if I Get Fired in Minnesota?
Employers have a great deal of leeway to fire employees in Minnesota, but they can’t simply do whatever they want. State laws do put some restrictions on how and when an employee can be fired, and we’ll discuss these in greater detail in today’s post. Firings From...
Lumbar Fusion: What You Need to Know
Choosing to undergo a lumbar fusion is a big decision, although it’s often one that results in increased quality of life. A lumbar fusion involves fusing together vertebrae in the lumbar spine in order to reduce pain. Lumbar Fusion: An Overview If you place your hands...
Trucker? Courier? Special Considerations For Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
Our modern world relies on the efficient and safe transportation of goods and messages. Businesses need to receive and send products and send private information through couriers in order to exist, and individuals rely on those businesses to conduct their lives. With...
Why You Need A Minnesota Work Comp Attorney for Your Case
If you have recently been hurt at work, you might be under the assumption that you can handle your own workers compensation case. However, in many cases, you are better off if you hire an attorney to help you. These are a few reasons why you need A work comp attorney....
What to Expect from Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder arthroplasty is a treatment to restore joint function and relieve pain. It’s usually performed after your doctor has tried other treatments and these have not improved your shoulder functionality. Understanding Surgery Methods There are two types of...
Repetitive Stress Injuries: The Hidden Risk in Your Workplace
Most workplace injuries are neither sudden nor traumatic. In fact, repetitive stress injuries, which are the most common type of injury in the workplace, tend to develop gradually. This makes repetitive stress injuries a “hidden” risk in the workplace. Many employees...
Potential Impact Of Workplace Drug Testing On Workers Comp Benefits In Minnesota
Minnesota is one of 12 states which have mandatory workplace drug testing laws. Although drug use may lead to the denial of workers comp benefits under certain circumstances, an employer must successfully follow the mandatory drug testing laws for there to be any...