5 Common Acute Workplace Injuries
If you are injured at work in Minnesota you are legally entitled to certain benefits. The most common work injuries are acute, often resulting from [...]
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 [...]
4 Quick Tips for Filing a Minnesota Work Comp Claim
The Minnesota workers' compensation system is quite complex and requires a lot of paperwork from both the employer and employee. Here are a few quick tips to [...]
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 [...]
Workers’ Compensation Eligibility: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
One of the first questions you must consider in your workers’ compensation case is whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. In Minnesota, [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
What Happens to My Work Comp if I Quit My Job?
First and most importantly, do not quit your job until you fully understand the negative impact it could have on your workers’ compensation claim! You [...]