When you suffer an injury or get sick because of your job, workers’ compensation acts as your crucial lifeline toward financial assistance and medical care. However, like any other insurance claim, securing this compensation is not always straightforward and getting a...
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Blog
Machinists face serious hazards at work
Machinists help to produce items that are critical for a variety of industries. Unfortunately, whether these professionals are producing parts for airplanes or moldings to cut straw holes in cup lids, they face a variety of hazards. The very nature of this job is...
What to do if you suffer from job-related hearing loss
There are industries that expose workers to loud noises for long periods of time. This may include factory work, concert venues and warehouses, to name a few. Constant exposure to loud noise may have lasting effects on a worker’s quality of life. If you are a...
Can I include PTSD treatment in my workers’ compensation claim?
Workers who sustained injuries on the job may also suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to shock or fear. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it is natural for people to experience fear after being in a traumatic situation. Because...
Your employer cannot fire you for seeking workers’ comp benefits
Dealing with a work-related injury or illness is stressful. It can affect not only your physical health but also your financial well-being. In today's economy, taking time off work isn't always an option. Fortunately, resources like workers’ compensation benefits are...
What medical benefits can injured employees claim in Minnesota?
Suffering an injury from a work accident is ill-fated and damaging. As you deal with your suffering, you might also worry about your costly medical bills. In Minnesota, the workers’ compensation law requires employers to pay for the medical supplies and treatments of...
Outdoor worker safety considerations for summer
The summer months are often ideal for many different kinds of jobs that have to be done outside, especially in Minnesota, where winters are frigid and snowy. However, because of the outdoor conditions during the summer, it’s critical that employers take steps to...
What are common electrical injuries in construction sites?
Construction sites are inherently dangerous for workers and anyone nearby. People often think only about risks like heavy machines or falling objects. But electrical accidents are also a big risk. For example, a worker could get a shock if their ladder touches power...
How long should you wait until wage loss benefits are paid?
As far as insurance systems are concerned, workers’ compensation can be comprehensive. If you suffer a work-related injury, your employer’s workers’ compensation policy will provide you with a host of benefits. While workers' compensation is mostly known for covering...
What should you do if your employer lacks workers’ comp?
In Minnesota, employers are generally required by law to carry workers' compensation insurance to cover employees in case of work-related injuries. But what happens if you're injured and your employer does not have this coverage? This blog provides a straightforward...