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
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
Helpful Tips for Staying Safe on the Job
Avoiding an accident at work means more than just carrying a first aid kit in your car and knowing where the fire exits are. Below are some tips on staying
Why Hire a Workers’ Comp Lawyer?
Filing a workers’ comp claim should be a relatively easy process. However, it is not. There should be enough assistance and support from your employer’s human resources department, but there