Most employers provide workers' compensation for their employees if they become injured due to work-related activity. If you are hurt at work, these benefits help you pay your bills and cover your medical expenses. The process of submitting a workers' compensation...
Workers’ Compensation
Surgical options for a severe traumatic brain injury
Most blows to the head can cause a relatively minor concussion. Rest and a little time off of work are often enough to recover from a concussion's nasty symptoms. Then there are the more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that sometimes happen at Arden Hills...
Does surgery increase a workers’ comp settlement in Minnesota?
With a severe work-related injury, all treatment options should be on the table, including surgery. At the same time, an operation is usually the most invasive treatment and the one that takes the longest to recover from. So it is often a last resort for a worker with...
Common injuries from winter workplace accidents that require surgery
Minnesota has some of the most severe winters in the country, and with that comes dangerous weather, such as snow, freezing rain, frigid temperatures and slippery ice. When workers are exposed to these serious conditions, they can suffer catastrophic injuries....
3 questions about carpal tunnel syndrome surgery and workers’ compensation
If your job involves repetitive tasks, the chances increase that you may eventually suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. According to research published by the National Library of Medicine, out of 1,000 people, one to three get diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in...
Does workers’ compensation cover ACL and MCL procedures in Minnesota?
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...
Shoulder injuries and their impact on workers
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...
3 facts about workers’ compensation and heat related illnesses
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...
Injury risk among retail workers
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...
What benefits can injured workers receive?
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...