Workers’ compensation is financial compensation for lost wages and medical expenses employers are required to provide to employees that suffer an injury at work.
Minnesota law requires Lowe’s to provide workers’ compensation benefits to workers injured during the course of their job either through an insurance policy or from its own financial resources.
If you suffered an injury while working at Lowe’s in Minnesota, you should contact a workers’ compensation lawyer today.
Am I Entitled to Workers’ Compensation from Lowe’s in MN?
You are entitled to workers’ compensation from Lowe’s if you were an employee at the time you suffered a work-related injury.
Minnesota law requires employers to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees either through an insurance carrier or by obtaining permission for self-insurance from the State of Minnesota.
Workers’ compensation benefits you’re entitled to include lost wages, medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, and ongoing disability benefits. A workers’ comp lawyer can help you determine which benefits apply to your case.
Types of Accidents at Lowe’s That Can Qualify for Workers’ Compensation
Common accidents Lowe’s employees might suffer that can qualify for workers’ comp benefits include:
- Slipping and falling on the floor;
- Joint damage from repetitive movement;
- Back and neck injuries from lifting heavy objects, including loading and unloading trucks;
- Falling from a ladder when stocking inventory; and
- Being involved in a truck accident when making deliveries.
If you’ve been injured while working at Lowe’s, talk to a workers’ comp lawyer today to find out whether your injury qualifies for benefits.
How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim Against Lowe’s
In Minnesota, you must notify your supervisor of your injury within 14 days of the accident.
Next, Lowe’s should complete and file a First Report of Injury (FROI) form with its insurance company within 10 days of the date you notified them of your injury.
Its insurance company should then file it with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry within 14 days of the date Lowe’s became aware of your accident. The purpose of this form is to start the claim process and provide information about the accident and your injury.
What Should I Do After a Workplace Accident at Lowe’s?
After suffering a workplace accident at Lowe’s, you should seek immediate medical care. You should report the accident and your injuries to your supervisor as soon as possible.
Additionally, you should check your employee handbook for Lowe’s specific medical providers. Failing to use an in-network provider might disqualify you from receiving workers’ compensation benefits.
Next, you should contact a workers’ compensation lawyer. A lawyer can help you determine whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation and ensure you meet all deadlines.
A lawyer can maintain all documentation and fight Lowe’s or its insurance company if they deny you benefits when you have a legitimate claim.
The attorneys at Arechigo & Stokka, P.A., have over 10 years of experience representing injured workers. They will handle every aspect of your case with your best interests in mind.
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
Recent Case Settlement
THE CASE: Successful in obtaining lifetime medical benefits for a herniated disc in the neck. The insurance company denied the neck injury was work-related and said it was a minor sprain. Their hired doctor backed them up, and the client was denied all benefits.
After they offered a small sum of money to settle the case, we decided to take the case to trial. The judge determined that the herniation was work-related.
The judge ordered that the insurance company pay for all outstanding medical bills, wage loss, and any medical bills that are reasonably necessary, and causally related to the herniation for the rest of his life.
CASE RESULT: Our client injured herself several years ago while lifting heavy boxes. She reported the injury to her employer. The employer promised to pay her medical bills personally if she did not report it to the insurance company.
Several months later, the employer decided that he did not want to pay her bills anymore. Our client, who was still in pain, kept treating and her medical bills mounted.
She eventually was forced to inform the workers’ compensation insurance company of the injury. The insurance company promptly denied the claim because she did not report the injury in a timely manner.
After filing our claim and presenting evidence that our client had given timely notice, and their insured had lied to them, the case was settled for a significant sum.
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