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If you have been charged with a crime or already sentenced to probation, you may be wondering, How does probation work in St. Paul, MN? Luckily, our team at the Criminal Defense Attorney & Workers Compensation Law Offices of Arechigo & Stokka has decades of experience helping clients navigate the terms of their probation. Our firm was founded on...

If you suffer a job-related injury, workers’ compensation insurance could provide some benefits that can assist with your medical expenses and the time you miss from work. However, there are strict eligibility rules, and navigating the claims process can be frustrating. Understandably, many injured workers are left trying to figure out, What does workers’ comp cover? If you have...

Workers’ compensation coverage will provide benefits to an employee who suffers a work-related injury or illness. In most cases, workers’ comp insurance for independent contractors does not exist. This means that independent contractors are not usually eligible for workers’ compensation, but there are some exceptions. If you disagree that you’re an independent contractor, workers’ compensation benefits may be available...

Missing a court date for a misdemeanor is not something to take lightly. Courts take missed court appearances very seriously. Depending on the reason you missed it, the judge could take additional legal action against you. Defendants who have legitimate reasons for missing a court appearance could have their hearing rescheduled, but you want to take immediate action. If...

Although workers’ compensation benefits are based on a no-fault system, it doesn’t mean your claim will be automatically approved. After you submit your application, you may receive notice that your workers’ comp claim is denied. If you do receive a workers’ compensation denial, don’t give up hope. You have the right to appeal this decision. For more information on...

Can You Sue Workers’ Comp for Pain and Suffering? If you were injured on the job, you might be wondering, Can I sue workers’ comp for pain and suffering?  When you file a personal injury claim, you can recover medical bills, time off work, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. Understandably, you might assume it’s the same with workers’...

This past month, attorney John Arechigo of Arechigo & Stokka, P.A. successfully had threats of violence charges against a client dropped by the prosecution. The client, a 21-year-old female college student, was accused of making threats directed at classmates in October 2019. Two students in one of the client’s classes reported that she allegedly stated that she was so...

A Minnesota Work Comp QRC is a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant. The general purpose of “rehabilitation” and the reason behind providing a Minnesota work comp QRC to an injured employee is to assist injured workers in returning to their former employment or to some other employment.  If the injured employee is precluded from returning to his/her previous job, the Minnesota...

The Minnesota terroristic threats statute punishes anyone who “threatens, directly or indirectly, to commit any crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror.” The offense is a felony and is punishable by up to five years in prison.   If you are facing a terroristic threat charge or know somebody that...

Injuries happen in the workplace every day. Some injuries that appear insignificant can leave you with lasting health problems and require extensive rehabilitation. But it might be difficult to determine the extent of your injuries when you file for workers’ comp through your employer. Below are some workers’ compensation tips to help you maximize your workers’ comp settlement and...