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
What to Do if the Insurance Company Stops Paying Your Wage Loss Benefits
If you receive a Notice of Intention to Discontinue (NOID) from the insurance company paying your wage loss benefits, you need to take action immediately to make sure you continue
5 Steps to Take if Injured on the Job in Minnesota
Work injuries happen all the time. Although, in many instances, you may walk away with something as small as a scrape on your leg or a cut on your finger,
Wage Loss Benefits for a New Employee: Are You Getting the Compensation you Deserve?
In Minnesota, a person is entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits if he or she suffers an injury on the job. An injured worker can receive wage loss benefits (money)
How to Determine Your Work Comp Insurer
After you suffer a work injury in Minnesota and have notified your employer, what do you do next? If you’re like most injured workers, you seek appropriate medical treatment, whether
Medical Mileage Reimbursement after a Work Injury
After you suffer an injury on the job, there will be doctors’ appointments and physical therapy as part of your recovery. If you drive your vehicle to and from medical
Tips for Returning to Work after a Workplace Injury
The number one goal of the workers’ compensation system is to return the injured worker to the work force, as quickly and as safely as possible. To this end, injured