Protecting Injured Workers
And Their Families For The Short And Long Term
In Minnesota’s demanding work environment, employees often face intense pressure that can lead to severe mental health issues. While physical injuries are more accessible to identify, the impact of workplace stress can be equally incapacitating. However, it’s crucial...
Seasonal jobs play a crucial role in Minnesota's economy. Many industries need extra workers during busy times. However, seasonal workers often struggle with workers' comp claims. Can you get workers' comp as a seasonal worker? Seasonal workers in Minnesota can...
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...
Aching wrists, throbbing shoulders or stiff neck aren't just annoyances. For many workers, they are signs of repetitive stress injuries that can derail careers and disrupt lives. Whether you're typing at a desk, lifting boxes in a warehouse or operating machinery on a...
Caring for others should not mean putting your own health at risk. Yet, dedicated health workers face potential dangers on the job every day. From needle punctures to back strains, these injuries can turn a rewarding career into a painful ordeal. If you are a health...
Returning to work after an injury can be incredibly daunting, especially when you are also dealing with chronic pain. The journey back to your professional life requires careful planning and support from various parties. This process can feel overwhelming as you must...
Imagine being in this scenario: You have been on a long recovery journey from a workplace injury. Now, after filling your days with doctor’s appointments and physical therapy, you have finally received the green light to return to work. While this is certainly great...
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...
