When there is a workplace accident, there is usually someone at fault. Maybe your co-worker spilled water on the floor and didn’t clean it up. Or perhaps someone did not
Basic Workers’ Compensation Forms
If you have experienced a workplace injury, you may have already filled out one or two documents regarding your injury. There’s a lot more where that came from. You may
Why You Should Know if Your Employer Is Self-Insured
Minnesota requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which also means that your employer is the one who pays for the coverage. Because your employer has to pay for workers’
Why Am I Not Getting Paid All of My Wages?
Under Minnesota’s workers’ compensation law, injured employees who receive wage replacement benefits do not get 100% of their income replaced. In other words, if you are receiving wage loss benefits
Do I Need a Work Comp Attorney?
If you have suffered a workplace injury, you may be wondering whether or not you need a workers’ compensation attorney. How much does it cost? Where do I start? These
Wage Loss and Wage Replacement Benefits
If you are an injured worker, you may find yourself unable to continue working or performing the same job after your injury. This can result in you losing income. Fortunately,
Employees Eligible for Work Comp Benefits
There are two fundamental requirements for workers’ compensation eligibility. You must have a workplace injury and be an eligible employee. 1. You Must Be Injured The first requirement is quite
What if My Employer Does Not Have Work Comp Insurance?
Employees who are injured on the job can get their medical bills paid and receive wage replacement as well as other benefits by making a work comp claim. In Minnesota,
Basic Work Comp Terminology
In any type of legal case, you are bound to hear a lot of legalese. By literal definition, legalese is a formal and technical language that is often hard to
How Long Can You Receive Work Comp Benefits?
There are multiple types of benefits you can receive under Minnesota workers’ compensation. How long you may be able to receive benefits depends on the type of benefits you are