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If you have recently suffered an ACL or MCL tear on the job, you may have concerns about obtaining proper treatments. How are you going to pay for them and will workers' compensation cover any necessary medical procedures? Understanding some basics of Minnesota...
Work-related injuries can sideline and potentially end careers. The most promising of professional pursuits can lead to physical damage. The aftermath may force dedicated professionals to be out of work and temporarily or permanently unable to perform the tasks...
Working outside during long, hot summer days puts you at risk of overheating. If you become ill or injured due to exposure to excessive heat, you may want to hold your employer responsible. Fortunately, workers' compensation may assist in this situation. 1. Some jobs...
Workplace injuries that sideline employees temporarily or permanently happen daily. Still, as the largest private-sector employer in the nation, retail is responsible for a significant percentage of Minnesota's workplace injuries. As a result, workers' compensation is...
If you sustain an injury in a workplace accident, you may become responsible for large medical bills and lose wages while you recover. Workers’ compensation benefits can provide some financial relief as you recover from your injury. According to the Minnesota...
Older workers in Minnesota tend to experience the most workplace accidents and the severest injuries. However, a new 2022 report reveals that nearly half of all injuries affect new workers more than experienced workers. The first year on the job tends to be the most...
Job-related injuries can happen to anyone doing any kind of work, but some occupations are more dangerous than others. A 2019 report from the AFL-CIO named Minnesota 28th on a list of the most dangerous states in which to work in the U.S. So, what are the most...
Do you work at an Amazon warehouse in Minnesota? You may be aware that workers at Amazon warehouses suffer a higher rate of injuries than at other companies: twice the level of other businesses, according to one report. If you have suffered an injury, you need to know...
For many, getting into the healthcare profession is a calling to help others when they are most vulnerable. For far too many, there is an increasing concern of what will happen if injured at work and are unable to continue working. Workers’ compensation is one...
Registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and medical assistants work long hours to care for and serve their patients. While in the workplace, various hazards, work tasks and environmental risks often result in injuries and illnesses that impair their...
