A Few Minnesota Work Comp FAQs
What is Workers' Compensation? Every state has different workers' compensation laws. In Minnesota, work comp laws state that an employer must carry worker compensation insurance [...]
Broken Bone Work Injuries and Compensation
Broken bone injuries happen all the time – on the playground, at a friend’s house, at the workplace. However, this is not an injury that [...]
2 Similar Cases, 2 Different Work Comp Rulings
Workers’ compensation claims can be awarded or denied for some of the most trivial reasons. Although two claims may seem identical, one claim could be [...]
Can I Sue My Employer after Sustaining a Workplace Injury?
The short answer to the question “can I sue my employer” is no. In Minnesota, if a person is injured on the job, their exclusive [...]
Are All MN Businesses Required to Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Prior to its 1983 amendment, the Workers' Compensation Act generally favored the injured employee. An injured party’s common-law rights were retained unless the Act clearly [...]
Temporary Workers in Minnesota at Greater Risk for Injury
Temporary workers in Minnesota are at a much higher risk for injury than permanent workers, according to a study of more than 3.5 million injury [...]
4 Quick Tips for Filing a Minnesota Work Comp Claim
The Minnesota workers' compensation system is quite complex and requires a lot of paperwork from both the employer and employee. Here are a few quick tips to [...]
Poor Sleep Habits Linked to Work-Related Accidents
You’ve probably heard that insufficient sleep has been linked to many physical ailments, such as obesity or diabetes, but did you know poor sleep has [...]
Retaliation For Filing For Workers’ Compensation
You’re a good employee and work hard at your job. You go in every day and tuck yourself under a customer’s car, drive to a [...]
Do You Have to Attend an Independent Medical Examination after a Work Injury?
The first thing you should know is that the doctor performing the exam is paid by the insurance company. This means that the insurance company [...]