Workplace injuries can happen to anyone, but there are some industries that are inherently more dangerous than others. Employees who work with heavy equipment or are tasked with intense manual
The 10 Most Common Workplace Injuries in Minnesota
On-the-job injuries happen in a variety of different ways, but some are more common than others. Below, we examine the ten most common injuries that lead to a workers’ compensation
Minnesota Work Comp Tips to Remember
If you have been injured on the job or are suffering from a disease caused by your workplace conditions, then you are most likely looking into workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation
Regular Overtime Workers – Often Overlooked Wage Loss
If you are like many Minnesota workers, you regularly work overtime and rely on those earnings in order to pay your bills and support yourself and your family. It can
Why Employees Don’t Report Injuries Right Away
Workers’ compensation is a great system that provides benefits and payments to workers who become injured while on the job. Unfortunately, some workers fail to report their injuries because they
Does My Employer Get to Choose My Doctor after a Work Injury?
If you have had a workplace injury and your employer sent you to a doctor they chose, it is important that you act quickly to obtain a doctor who is
4 Common Repetitive Stress Work Injuries
Sometimes workplace injuries do not stem from a specific incident, but rather develop over time. These injuries are known as Repetitive Stress Injuries (or RSIs). They can develop over several
What is the First Report of Injury in a Work Comp Case?
A First Report of Injury (FROI) is the initial accident report you fill out with your employer following a work injury. Your employer should then submit this form to their
Can an Independent Medical Exam Report Make You Go Back to Work?
A lot of employees who are injured at work are nervous about their independent medical exam (IME). One of the most common questions we get is: can an independent medical
What Injuries Qualify for Workers Compensation?
Any injury, illness, or condition that occurs at work or because of what you do at work qualifies for workers’ compensation in Minnesota. This also covers injuries that gradually develop