Workers Compensation

Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Drug Testing Policy Injuries in the workplace happen all the time. When they do, employees normally receive workers’ compensation to cover the cost of their injuries and treatment.  In Minnesota, employers can require that employees injured on the job take a drug test. However, Minnesota designed its workers’ compensation laws to protect injured workers. Even if...

There are several different situations in which an employer may drug test employees. One such circumstance is if there is a workplace accident. If your employer asked you to submit to a drug test following a work-related accident, and you are wondering, Can you get fired for failing a drug test? Contact us at Arechigo & Stokka.  If you...

Back injuries can severely disrupt your life and cause long-term health problems. Unfortunately, back injuries frequently occur in the workplace and are commonly reported for workers’ comp claims. Back pain alone costs employers almost $100 billion every year. If you suffered back injuries due to a workplace accident, an experienced Minnesota workers’ comp attorney can help you secure the...

Suffering from any sort of injury can put a serious damper on your life. Injuries can bring medical bills, psychological trauma, missed wages, and a number of other unsavory things with them. Workplace injuries are no exception. Luckily, in most situations, if you injure yourself at work, your employer is liable to cover any damages you suffer. Employers in...

If you are injured at work in Fargo, North Dakota but reside in Minnesota, do not worry, you are still eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Generally, workers’ compensation insurance applies in the state where your employer is located and where the work is performed. Simply put, a North Dakota employer only performing work within the state must carry workers’...

If you have been injured at work, you are likely quickly becoming familiar with workers’ compensation insurance and its associated terms. Temporary partial disability (TPD) is a wage-loss benefit available to injured employees able to work but at less earning capacity than pre-injury. If you are back at work in a light-duty role and earning less than your standard...

You may wonder what role surgery plays in your workers’ comp settlement. Every workers’ comp claim is based on several factors rather than just one consideration. The type and amount of treatment your injury requires will undoubtedly impact the potential settlement. So does surgery increase a workers’ comp settlement? The answer is that it likely will since it probably...

Suppose you clock in at work and begin your daily job duties, but you suddenly fall and break your leg. There is little doubt you will be covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. However, it becomes a little less cut and dry if you fall while off the clock. Generally, employees injured off the clock or in a...

In Minnesota, workers’ compensation insurance covers most work-related injuries and illnesses employees suffer on the job. However, there are some situations where workers’ compensation benefits may not be available. If you were recently injured at work and have questions, contact the Criminal Defense Attorney & Workers Compensation Law Offices of Arechigo & Stokka to learn more about your options...

If you are injured on the job and unable to work, you may feel anxious and uncertain. You likely have questions concerning your immediate future and income, including, how many days until workers’ comp pays? And, Is there a waiting period for workers comp benefits in Minnesota? It can be overwhelming if you are unfamiliar with Minnesota workers’ comp...