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....
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The many risks restaurant industry workers face
On Behalf of Baehman Fitzgerald | Mar 14, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
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...
How can I get fully compensated for a work-related injury?
On Behalf of Baehman Fitzgerald | Mar 12, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
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...
Is it difficult to pursue workers’ comp for certain injuries?
On Behalf of Baehman Fitzgerald | Mar 7, 2024 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
When it comes to filing a worker's compensation claim, there are various challenges you might encounter along the way. It may seem as though it is more difficult to receive compensation for certain injuries compared to others. Understanding the potential difficulties...
Addressing Minnesota’s two most common work-related injuries
On Behalf of Baehman Fitzgerald | Mar 1, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
When hard at work, an injury is the last thing any worker wants. But if they’re part of Minnesota’s top industrial productions such as manufacturing, construction or health care, the risk of injury is often higher. For example, a mining worker is more likely to...
Are temporary employees eligible for workers’ compensation benefits?
On Behalf of Baehman Fitzgerald | Feb 21, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
Every opportunity to land a job is important for a family breadwinner. No matter what their employment status is, they will strive hard to meet their family’s needs. Sometimes, they even work too hard, reaching the point of incurring injuries. Workers’ compensation...
The silent work injury that worsens over time
On Behalf of Baehman Fitzgerald | Feb 19, 2024 | Injuries, Workers' Compensation
You go to work every day and focus all your attention on accomplishing your tasks carefully and efficiently. Because you are cautious, you do everything you can to avoid accidents and injuries from happening. However, accidents are not the only reason behind...
What if a work injury prevents me from supporting my family?
On Behalf of Baehman Fitzgerald | Feb 19, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
Minnesota law requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance to ensure that employees like you have access to benefits that can help bridge the gap when you cannot work due to a job-related injury. Workers’ compensation provides coverage for your...
What if a work injury isn’t likely to fully heal with treatment?
On Behalf of Baehman Fitzgerald | Feb 14, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
Workers in many different professions could get hurt on the job. Some jobs are naturally high-risk. Someone working in a chemical processing facility, for example, is always a machinery malfunction or slip away from a serious injury. Even seemingly low-risk jobs, like...
3 tips for working on a ladder
On Behalf of Baehman Fitzgerald | Dec 27, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
Falls are one of the main reasons for workplace accidents. They take numerous forms, such as falls from elevated platforms, falls from roofs or slip-and-fall accidents. But one common issue is when workers fall from ladders. As such, it is important for workers to...
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