Will Workers’ Compensation Pay for Treatment of Depression and Anxiety? 

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Suffering an injury at work can be devastating and affect many aspects of your life. In addition to physical trauma, you may experience psychological effects as well. These injuries include conditions such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  So, will workers’ compensation pay for the treatment of depression and anxiety? In some cases, yes. Generally, to receive...

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Suffering an injury at work can be emotionally, physically, and financially stressful. Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net that supports employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses.  If you’ve been injured at work, you may be wondering, can I receive workers’ compensation benefits if the injury was partially my fault? The answer is yes. In Minnesota, injured workers...

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Home Depot Workers’ Compensation Overview

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Home Depot is a favorite for do-it-yourselfers, but employees face workplace hazards every day while serving customers. Work accidents can easily occur, leaving an employee injured and facing mounting medical bills. Fortunately, if you are an employee injured at Home Depot, you may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits.  What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a special...

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If you work for Starbucks, you may enjoy great coffee and friendly co-workers. But what if you get hurt at work? Can you get money for your injuries through Starbucks’ workers’ compensation insurance? Below, our experienced Minnesota workers’ comp lawyers will go over what happens if you are injured while working at Starbucks. If you have questions about your...

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Workers’ Compensation Light Duty Work | What Is It?

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If you’ve been injured in a work accident, you are probably concerned about how long it will take for you to get back to work. Even if you are not fully healed, you may be able to return to work with certain limitations. Your doctor will assess your situation and recommend specific restrictions. Then you may be able to...

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Does Minnesota Provide Workers’ Comp for a Repetitive Stress Injury?

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Minnesota’s workers’ compensation laws provide benefits to qualifying employees who suffer injuries due to their employment activities. Unlike personal injury claims, workers’ comp does not require claimants to establish their employer’s negligence to secure benefits. However, workers must show that their injury is a condition caused, aggravated, or exacerbated by their employment. This does include repetitive stress injuries, occupational...

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Can Seasonal Workers Get Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota?

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Seasonal workers are individuals employed temporarily to meet the demands of specific peak periods within certain industries. These workers are indispensable to Minnesota’s workforce. Despite their importance, seasonal workers often face unique hazards and are frequently at risk of being taken advantage of due to their temporary status. However, qualifying seasonal workers in Minnesota are covered under the state’s...

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Filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is your right as an employee. Your employer must make the workplace safe, and you may be entitled to workers’ compensation if you are injured at work. Workers’ compensation payouts are there to provide medical and wage benefits. These benefits help keep you financially stable while you take time off work to...

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Can a Workers’ Comp Claim Be Reopened in Minnesota?

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Getting hurt on the job is a risk many Minnesotans face. Fortunately, employers are required to participate in workers’ compensation to support injured employees. This insurance coverage pays for medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages if you sustain an injury on the job. Some injuries may put you out of work for many weeks or even...

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How to Properly Fill Out a First Report of Injury in Minnesota

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When an employee is injured in the workplace in Minnesota, one of the first things the employer should do is file a First Report of Injury (FROI) form. Ensuring that your employer properly fills out and files the Minnesota First Report of Injury form will save everyone time and headache if you need to file for workers’ compensation benefits. ...

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