Mental Health and Workers’ Compensation
A work injury can take a toll on your mental health. At once, you are dealing with the pain and recovery of an injury, the [...]
Amputations and Workers’ Compensation
Amputations are some of the most devastating workplace injuries a worker can experience. Losing a limb not only causes physical pain and limitations but can [...]
Should I Look for New Work While on Workers’ Compensation Restrictions?
After being placed on restrictions for workers’ compensation, it might be challenging to know what you can and cannot do. Depending on the circumstances, you [...]
What Are Apprentice and Minor Compensation Rates in Minnesota?
When getting a new job, one of the most important considerations is how much you will be paid. Several factors will determine the compensation rate [...]
What Is an IME, and Do I Have to Go to It?
An independent medical examination, or IME, is a common component of the worker's compensation process. IMEs are requested by your employer's workers' compensation insurance company [...]
Who is Eligible to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Minnesota?
At 612-INJURED, our workers’ compensation lawyers know that any injury can devastate your livelihood without notice. But when our Minnesota residents are injured at work, [...]
5 Common Acute Workplace Injuries
If you are injured at work in Minnesota you are legally entitled to certain benefits. The most common work injuries are acute, often resulting from [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]