If you suffer a work injury, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim for medical and wage loss benefits. But you cannot sue your employer for liability
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
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
4 Quick Tips for Filing a Minnesota Work Comp Claim
You’ve probably heard that insufficient sleep is linked to health issues such as obesity or diabetes — but did you know that poor sleep also increases the likelihood of suffering
Do You Have to Attend an Independent Medical Examination after a Work Injury?
The first thing you should know is that the doctor performing the exam is paid by the insurance company. This means that the insurance company and your employer are looking
Workers’ Compensation Eligibility: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
One of the first questions to consider in a workers’ compensation case is whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. In Minnesota, this distinction is crucial. One of
Can I Be Fired if I Miss Too Much Time with a Work Injury?
We have an employee who has been out with a work-related back injury for more than six months. We have not received any indication from her doctor about when she
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 they are not entitled to workers’ compensation. While some employees assume they are not covered
What to Do if Your Employer Is Discouraging Your Claim or Threatening to Fire You
An employer who is stopping or discouraging you from seeking workers’ compensation for a work injury is most likely acting illegally. Unfortunately, this happens more often than it should. Employers
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. Or perhaps someone did not