Your Employer Says You’re Not Covered by Work Comp Because…
Every once in a while, we come across a personally injured worker who wrongly believes he or she is not entitled to workers’ compensation. While [...]
What to Do if Your Employer Claims You’re an Independent Contractor
Both federal and state laws may apply differently to independent contractors than employees. In certain cases, independent contractors have fewer rights than employees, which is the [...]
What to Do if Your Employer Says Your Work Injury Was Your Fault?
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. [...]
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? [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What You Need to Know about Work Comp and Taxes
This series is meant to answer the most common questions our workers’ compensation attorneys get asked by our clients. If you are a worker who [...]
Who Pays for Work Comp Insurance?
Who pays for worker’s compensation insurance? The answer may have a larger impact than you realize. While most of our “red flags” address specific situations, [...]