If you’ve never been in a car accident, it can be confusing to know what to do afterward. Even when you’re not at fault, there are often financial consequences. Reporting
Hit by an Uninsured Driver? 3 Steps You Can Take to Ensure You Are Not Left with the Damage.
Getting struck by an uninsured driver can be overwhelming and expensive. The other driver’s insurance won’t cover your car repairs or provide a rental vehicle — but there are still
5 Common Acute Workplace Injuries
If you are injured at work in Minnesota, you are legally entitled to certain benefits. The most common workplace injuries are acute — often resulting from accidents or acts of
How Do Minnesota Workers’ Comp Attorney Fees Work?
Hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer after a workplace injury is almost always beneficial — yet many employees hesitate because they worry about the cost of legal representation. In Minnesota, workers’
A Few Minnesota Work Comp FAQs
What Is Workers’ Compensation? Every state has different workers’ compensation laws. In Minnesota, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees who become ill or injured on
Broken Bone Work Injuries and Compensation
Broken bone injuries happen every day — on the playground, at a friend’s house, or in the workplace. However, this type of injury should never be taken lightly, especially when
2 Similar Cases, 2 Different Work Comp Rulings
Workers’ compensation claims can be approved or denied for seemingly trivial reasons. Even when two cases appear nearly identical, one may be deemed compensable while the other is denied. Below
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 remedy is the workers’ compensation
Are All MN Businesses Required to Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Before its 1983 amendment, the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act largely favored injured employees. At that time, an injured worker’s common-law rights remained intact unless the Act explicitly modified them. The
Temporary Workers in Minnesota at Greater Risk for Injury
Temporary workers in Minnesota face a much higher risk of injury than permanent employees, according to a comprehensive study analyzing more than 3.5 million injury claims across multiple states. The