A workplace injury can be stressful, but filing a workers’ compensation claim does not have to be like that. Some employees fear that by exerting their rights they might be targets of retaliation from their employers, but under state law this is not allowed. If this...
There are many different ways for professionals to get hurt on the job. Some people experience traumatic injuries because they fall or make accidental contact with machinery. Others might eventually develop repetitive strain injuries because they perform the same job...
Repetitive stress injuries occur when muscles, tendons or nerves suffer damage from repeatedly performing the same motions over time. These painful conditions develop gradually through constant use rather than from a single incident. In Minnesota, workers'...
Workers' compensation is a safety net designed to support employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. In Minnesota, this program provides workers with medical care and compensation for lost wages during their recovery. However, myths and misconceptions...
Receiving a denial for a Social Security claim can feel disheartening, especially after investing time and effort into the application process. Many individuals depend on these benefits for financial support due to disability, retirement or survivor situations. Though...
Receiving a denial for a workers' compensation claim can be a significant setback, especially when you are relying on those benefits to cover medical bills and lost wages due to a workplace injury. However, it is important to understand that a denial is not the end of...
According to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, about 22,200 workers in the state collected benefits under workers' compensation in 2019. When you find yourself on workers' compensation, it is important to understand your doctor may give you medical...
In 2021, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry reported paying $1.62 billion in benefits to injured workers in the state. If you suffer an injury on the job, you may have the right to seek lost wages benefits, but there are guidelines and rules that determine...
You likely already know that your workers' compensation benefits are a resource available to you when you suffer a work-related injury. Once you file your claim, you might feel that you can simply focus on recovering and even spend some extra free time on social media...
No matter what field a person works in, they are at potential risk of overuse injuries. But what are these injuries? More importantly, what sort of impact do they have on the workers that suffer from them? Repetitive motion problems Mayo Clinic takes a dive into...