If you are injured at work in Minnesota, the first thing that you must do is report the injury to your employer. Report the injury to your supervisor. If you do not have a direct supervisor, report the injury to someone in a management capacity. Report the injury regardless of the severity. This is important because sometimes what...
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STAIR INJURY AT WORK If you were injured at work going up or down stairs, you deserve Minnesota work comp benefits. The issue is whether this is compensable under the workers’ compensation law. Generally, an employee who was injured at work going up or down stairs are work injures that are regarded as compensable injuries. In one case, a...
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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. ...
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Can Police Make You Use Your Fingerprint to Unlock Your Phone? Many newer smartphones allow owners to unlock their phone with the touch of their fingerprint. Smartphone manufacturers market the fingerprint lock as an advancement in security. I would probably bet that a good number of people do not set a passcode lock on their phone because it’s annoying...
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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What is Domestic Assault Felony? Domestic assault in Minnesota can be either a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or a felony. Felonies are much more serious charges, which usually result in greater fines and more time in jail or prison. Also, felons can lose their civil rights, such as the right to vote or possess a firearm. If you have been...
Read MoreMinnesota takes violence between family members very seriously, and the state has laws on the books to punish those who harm or threaten those they are close to. If you have been accused or arrested for domestic assault, you are looking at serious penalties, so you will need the guidance of an experienced criminal defense attorney. At Arechigo &...
Read MoreThe Minnesota Supreme Court has once again restricted the relief district courts are allowed to offer individuals seeking expungements in Minnesota. On May 22, 2013, the Court issued its decision in State v. M.D.T. The Minnesota Supreme Court has taken the position that ordering agencies outside of the court system to seal their records of convictions is not a necessary...
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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...
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