Protecting Injured Workers
And Their Families For The Short And Long Term
Workers’ compensation benefits aim to support injured workers until they can return to work. Still, if you are a family breadwinner, there is a good chance that you will also use this money to cover your family's needs. Can workers’ comp alone adequately provide for...
As an injured worker in Minnesota, you have the right to receive workers' compensation, especially medical benefits that can help you recover from your workplace accident. But what does "reasonable and necessary" medical care really mean? What is reasonable medical...
Vocational rehabilitation can be crucial to helping employees get back to work after a serious injury. This often involves learning how to do another job if an injured worker can no longer perform their old one. Typically, workers who are approved for workers’ comp...
Some jobs come with an obvious burn injury risk. Professional chefs and line cooks work over open flames for hours. Construction professionals, manufacturing employees and firefighters could all be at elevated risk of serious burns while performing their job...
When you sustain an injury on the job, the workers’ compensation system can help you heal and get back on your feet. These benefits do more than just provide financial help; they ensure you receive the care you need to recover fully. Key benefits of workers’...
Suffering a severe injury at work can be overwhelming, especially when it disrupts your life and affects your ability to work. Aside from physical pain and emotional stress, you might also face financial uncertainty if you cannot earn an income due to the injury....
Someone dealing with a work-related health issue likely faces several frustrating challenges. They may require medical care, which can become expensive. They may also need to take time away from work. Particularly when someone has a serious traumatic injury or a...
Every worker’s compensation claim is subject to evaluation by the insurance company. While it is your legal right to seek compensation following a workplace injury, it is important to note that insurers also have the authority to deny your workers’ compensation claim....
Any restaurant's kitchen, be it a fast food eatery or a fine dining establishment, will be the busiest part of the building. Depending on the number of customers a restaurant serves, things could get hectic in the kitchen. Because so much is happening in these...
Your job has been your source of livelihood. So, it’s quite distressing when you sustain injuries from work-related situations. Fortunately, you are entitled to compensation under Minnesota laws to cover your losses. However, taking steps to avoid complications in...
