Workers’ Comp: Can I Choose My Own Doctor?
Picture this; you were having a relatively non-eventful day at work. Everything was as it should have been. That is, your day was routine until you encountered an accident. The accident has left you with severe injuries. Most of them were debilitating enough for you to miss work and a chance to make income. The […]
How Much Does a Company Pay for Workers Compensation in Minnesota?
If you have been injured at work, then you are entitled to worker’s compensation in Minnesota. Minnesota has laws involving how much you can receive. Following your claim, the exact amount will be based on the state’s set amounts for disability. The state of Minnesota operates on a no-fault system when it comes to injuries. […]
Work Comp: What Is a Deposition?
If you are filing for workers’ compensation in Minnesota, a court hearing may be in order somewhere in your claim process. However, not all worker compensation claims in the state are settled within the four walls of a courtroom. More frequently, workers’ compensation claims or any disputes that arise herewith can warrant something else. In […]
How Do I Know If It Is a Work-Related Injury or Not in Minnesota?
A work-related injury can entitle you to the workmans comp Minnesota companies provide. Win your claim, and you can be on your way to a series of benefits and medical treatments you do not need to pay for. But how do you know if your injury falls under what Minnesota labor laws consider “work-related”? This […]
How Much Do I Have to Pay a Lawyer for a Workers Compensation Claim?
Are you afraid of hiring a lawyer in Minnesota for your worker compensation claim? More specifically, does the thought of the potential costs intimidate you? Minnesota has very different laws that state how your lawyer gets paid. The current statutes also say how much your lawyer gets paid for a successful worker compensation claim. As […]
Workplace Injury: How Do You Report It?
Nobody wants to have an accident at work. However, it does happen. If it happens to you, you need to report it immediately. An injury at work may be covered by workers’ comp in Minnesota that employers provide. The benefits and the amount of coverage will depend on the severity of the injury and other […]
Making a PTSD Workers’ Compensation Claim
Injuries categorized under the banner of workers’ compensation injuries are not always exclusively physical in nature. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can also instigate a workers’ comp claim and result in the payment of benefits for those who qualify. At Osterbauer Harper & Furth Law Firm, our workers’ compensation attorneys can help you develop your claim […]
What Business Owners Need to Know About Workman’s Comp Insurance
Most businesses in the state of Minnesota with employees are obligated under the law to carry workman’s comp insurance. Minnesota employees can receive the benefit of this insurance coverage in the form of financial compensation when they sustain a work-related injury. At Osterbauer Harper & Furth Law Firm, we have the resources, experience, and skills […]
How Does Workman’s Compensation Work in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, workers’ compensation is a mandatory program that insures businesses against the costs resulting from injuries their workers may sustain while on-the-job. The insurance covers expenses that include lost wages, medical care, and various types of disabilities. Workers who are physically injured or incur diseases due to workplace activity are eligible to receive benefits. […]