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...
Workers Compensation
Protecting your rights as an injured healthcare worker in Minnesota
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...
Common occupational hazards for nurses and medical assistants
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...
Avoiding warehouse accidents
Minnesota residents who work in warehouses hold difficult jobs. Certain accidents are common, but workers can learn how to avoid them. Slips, trips and falls Many warehouse workers experience slips, trips and falls and suffer serious injuries that require workers’...
How delivery drivers get injured in Minnesota
Delivery drivers face many risks on the job. They often work long hours and put their safety at risk by driving during bad weather conditions, which is why it's not uncommon to find them filing workers' compensation claims. How and when do delivery drivers face...
What truckers need to know about back pain
For truck drivers, back pain is an ever-present hazard. When the discomfort worsens over time, it can be debilitating. Road accidents sometimes happen, often causing severe back injuries. The financial strain that comes from these incidents can be crushing. The good...
Lifting patients: a common cause of healthcare worker injuries
Healthcare workers — especially those who care for patients’ daily needs — have physically demanding jobs. Often, lifting patients can lead to overexertion injuries. How common are lifting injuries in the healthcare industry? How common are lifting injuries? Because...
Minnesota Amazon warehouse workers twice as likely to suffer a work injury
Minnesota warehouse workers employed by Amazon may be facing unsafe work environments. A recent report by the National Employment Law Project (NELP) found that Amazon warehouse workers in Minnesota were twice as likely to suffer a work-related injury than other...
The basics of machine shop injuries
If you work in a machine shop in Minnesota, you are always at risk of injuries. This is because machine shops typically feature a lot of heavy machinery and tools. The good news is that with workers' compensation, you can get the medical care and financial assistance...
The hazards of nursing
Minnesota nurses know better than anyone the hazards that can come with the profession. Some nurses consider these workplace hazards as being part of the job but don't realize that they can get worker's compensation if they get injured or sick due to the job. What are...