As a member of the workforce in the Twin Cities area, you may be aware of the fact that your employer carries workers' compensation insurance that will cover your medical expenses and lost wages in the event of a workplace injury. However, if you should suffer an...
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Don’t let chronic back pain jeopardize your earning ability
Dealing with back pain is a part of the daily lives of many people in Minnesota, and the jobs they do are often the reason for this chronic pain. Your back injury can cause gradual discomfort that could develop into a debilitating condition that could jeopardize your...
You have the right to refuse to enter dangerous confined spaces
Does your job in the Twin Cities region involve entering any of the following areas: silos, septic tanks, sewage digesters, reaction vehicles, boilers, vats, pumping stations, pipelines, lift stations, utility vaults, manholes or any other confined spaces? Then you...
Is your work making you too stressed to do your job?
Injured Minnesota workers have the right to benefits through their employer's workers' compensation benefits, even when these injuries are not physical. In some cases, a worker could be eligible for this type financial support when his or her injuries are emotional or...
A tech office can be a minefield of injury hazards
Not many people in Minnesota understand the injury risks that exist in the world in which technology office workers spend their days. Dexterity involving hand, wrist and arm movements can be repetitious for many of these workers, and repetitive stress injuries such as...
How to best avoid short- and long-term injuries as a truck driver
Many Minnesota residents may see commercial trucks as nothing more than menaces on the highways. However, without the sacrifices of truckers, most of the goods consumers expect to find on the shelves of stores would not be there. Operators of big rigs put their health...
Can you get workers’ compensation for a rotator cuff injury?
Rotator cuff injuries are some of the most common types of shoulder injuries, yet some Minnesota workers may not know that it is a common type of injury for individuals who work in certain jobs. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the...
Typical hazards faced by teenagers with summertime jobs
For many Minnesota teenagers, the summer could not come quick enough. It brings the opportunity for many to get a foot in the door by joining the state's workforce. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a significant percentage of the...
The right attorney could be invaluable after a workplace accident
Were you involved in a construction site accident in Minnesota? Then you may be overwhelmed with the accumulating medical bills and because your injuries are unfortunately preventing you from returning to work. The fact that workers' compensation insurance covers your...
Reject the denial of your workers’ compensation claim
If you suffer an on-the-job injury, what would you do? If you work for an employer that offers workers' compensation insurance -- which most do -- you would most likely file a claim as instructed. What happens, though, if your provider denies your claim? Sadly, this...
