Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Blog

Many workers have to use ladders on a daily basis, and they often stop thinking about the danger. But the truth is that you can get severely hurt in a fall from a ladder, whether it's 20 feet high or just a step ladder in a stockroom. It's important to know how to use...

Imagine getting hurt at work. You’re on the clock, so you know you should be covered by workers’ compensation. At the same time, it was a third-party contractor who caused your injuries, so you want to be able to make sure they are held liable as well. The third-party...

The construction industry provides a vital source of employment for people across Minnesota. Generally, workers go about their day without running into too much trouble. Unfortunately, there are occasions where dangerous situations arise, especially in the building...

If you have ever come home from work with your ears ringing, take it as a warning sign that your hearing is at risk. Hearing loss does not receive the attention of more dramatic workplace accidents, yet the long-term effect can be worse. You might not realize how...

If you are injured on the job, you are not alone. Millions of workers across the country suffer workplace accidents every year, which is why there is an insurance cover tailored for injuries or illnesses that happen in the line of duty. But what if you were at fault...

If you are stung or bitten by bugs at work and require medical care, you may wonder if that care is something that workers’ compensation will cover. You should know that your employer is required to provide compensation for your injuries, and if severe enough, bug...

Agriculture is one of the more prominent industries in the state of Minnesota. As well as offering vital products and services to people across the country, agricultural work is also a key source of employment. Much of the work in farming involves physical labor,...

A workplace accident can be highly disruptive when it results in a serious injury. The injured employee has to leave work, seek treatment and deal with the pain and the stress occasioned by the accident. If the injury in question was occasioned by the employer’s...

You can injure one or both of your eyes while doing your job. Such injuries occur frequently because the eyes are quite vulnerable. According to a statistic from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), on a daily basis, 2,000 employees in...

When you are injured on the job, the impact can be devastating. You may be dealing with a serious injury, pain and frustration with your recovery at the same time as feeling the effects of losing your wages, receiving medical bills and trying to handle your normal...