Workers in Minnesota should know that if they have hearing loss related to their jobs, they may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. In many lines of work, people are repeatedly exposed to loud noises for long periods of time. This is true on factory floors,...
Month: July 2021
Summer heat poses dangers to Minneapolis construction workers
As cold as the winters are in Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes can become unbearably hot and humid in the summer. If you are in an air-conditioned high rise or enjoying cool breezes coming off one of those lakes, it’s not so bad. But if you are a construction...
Dispute resolution after a workers’ compensation claim is denied
Minnesota is one of several states that strive to help injured workers address denied workers’ compensation claims. As such, the state Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) offers several methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for involved parties. In many...
How do independent medical examinations affect you?
If you get hurt at work and have a claim for workers’ compensation, then you may be asked to complete an independent medical examination. This independent medical examination will take place with a doctor selected by your employer or insurer. The purpose of this...