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...
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Blog
Who’s responsible for bug bites at work?
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...
Injury risks that agricultural workers might encounter
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,...
Two mistakes that can ruin your worker’s compensation claim
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...
How can your eyes be injured on the job?
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...
Eligibility for workers’ compensation in Minnesota
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...
Minnesota construction workers unique winter dangers
Most areas of Minnesota don’t see as many outdoor construction projects during the winter as the rest of the year. Frozen ground and other attributes of our brutal winters can wreak havoc on outdoor construction and send costs soaring. However, for those projects that...
3 reasons your workers’ compensation claim could be denied
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...
How common are forklift accidents?
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....
Remote employees and workers’ comp
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...
