Just the other day, a St. Paul work comp client came into my office to discuss his case. I asked him how the church volunteering project went. He looked at me with surprise. I showed him the pictures, sent to me by the insurance company. They showed him clearing brush, moving rocks, and working around the grounds of the church. ...
Read MoreHow Long Can You Stay on Workers’ Comp in MN? Workers’ compensation benefits provide a lifeline to injured workers and their families. Workers’ comp not only covers medical bills to treat a workers’ injuries, but can also provide wage loss benefits when the worker cannot return to his or her old job. One question we receive is “How long...
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation insurance and short-term disability (STD) insurance are very different. Workers’ compensation covers injuries that are sustained on the job or illnesses that a worker contracts because of their job. By contrast, short-term disability insurance covers injuries that happen outside the workplace. For example, if you fall at work and get a concussion, you might be out of...
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Many undocumented workers in Minnesota who suffer injuries at work are nervous about filing a work comp claim. They do not know whether filing a work comp claim will alert authorities to their illegal presence in the United States. Minnesota law has addressed this issue. Status as an undocumented worker does not prohibit an injured employee from receiving workers compensation...
Read MoreOne of the key ideas behind workers’ comp laws is that the employer provides a benefit to an employee that covers any on-the-job injury, regardless of what that injury may be and without having to determine who was at fault. The fact is that there are real limits behind the type of injury and even how the injury occurred....
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In most work injury cases, the injured worker’s attorney and the representatives from the workers’ compensation insurance provider negotiate a settlement for past wages, medical bills, and any other benefits you may be eligible for. In a small percentage of cases, where the insurance company and the lawyer representing the injured worker cannot come to an agreement, the case...
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Lawyer in St. Paul, MN First and Foremost – Was Your Claim Actually Denied? We often hear from injured workers who have been discouraged from filing for workers’ compensation or told by their employer that their claim would be denied. Do not fall for this commonly used tactic against workers. Your employer and their insurance company can save...
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UNCOVERED WORKERS COMP INJURIES There are several types of workers compensation injuries not covered under Minnesota workers compensation law. As a general rule, a workers compensation injury is not covered under workers comp unless the injury “arose out of and in the course of employment.” There has been a lot of case law and dispute about the meaning of...
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Minnesota Is An Employment-At-Will State This means that your employer can fire you for any reason, as long as that reason is not illegal. Minnesota law and US law has carved out several “reasons” that are an illegal basis for a firing. In every jurisdiction, you cannot be fired for reasons related to religion, ethnicity, or race. These are...
Read MoreShould I Hire an Attorney? If you are injured at work, you may ask yourself, “Should I hire a lawyer for my work comp case?” Minnesota work comp is a unique area in that you don’t have to pay anything out of pocket to hire a work comp lawyer. There are few disadvantages to hiring a lawyer, but several advantages....
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