Protecting Injured Workers
And Their Families For The Short And Long Term
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...
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...
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...
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...
When people talk about construction site risks, elevation is often a primary safety concern. Someone who does their job several stories above the ground could very easily end up hurt if they fall. Those working at lower locations could also be at risk if someone above...
Workers’ compensation benefits can really come through when you are injured on the job. Therefore, it helps to ensure you handle every step right after a workplace injury for a successful workers’ compensation claim. Mistakes can jeopardize your chances of getting the...
Repetitive stress injuries, commonly known as RSIs, are a group of conditions affecting muscles, tendons and nerves caused by repetitive movements and overuse. The risk of developing repetitive stress injuries is significantly heightened for healthcare professionals...
As the holiday season approaches, many businesses are ramping up their workforce with temporary employees to handle increased demand. These seasonal workers are vital to the realities of holiday commerce, yet there’s often uncertainty regarding their eligibility for...
If you’re no longer able to work due to a disability, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a lifeline – but it’s notoriously hard to get a claim approved. In fact, it’s not uncommon to hear that “every claim gets denied the first time around,” except...
Workplace hazards are everywhere, so what can you do? Well, one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself is invest in safety footwear. Safety footwear may or may not be required by your employer as a form of personal protective equipment (PPE), but...
