Working With MSRS Disability Attorneys In Minnesota
MSRS or the Minnesota State Retirement System is responsible for retirement and disability plans for individuals employed by the state, as well as for their survivors. The most extensive plan managed by MSRS MN is the General Plan or more correctly known as the General Employees Retirement Plan. Retirement Benefits There are different requirements for […]
Understanding PTSD Workers Compensation Claim Difficulties In Minnesota
There is a lot of research and study into PTSD or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. This is a very significant issue for soldiers in war zones, but it can occur with anyone who has witnessed or been involved in violence. This may include being attacked, raped or assaulted, or being threatened with death. First responders who […]
Legal Representation For PERA Disability And Retirement In Minneapolis
Public employees in Minneapolis who qualify for PERA plans must meet specific requirements to begin accessing either their retirement benefits of any benefits through PERA disability claims. For both retirement and disability through the system, eligible employees must file a retirement application or a PERA disability claim. This application or claim is reviewed and either […]
Assistance With PERA Retirement And Disability For Minnesota Workers
PERA, or the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota, was set up to provide a public pension fund for public employees across the state. There are three different DBP or Defined Benefit Plans that are available through PERA MN to vested public employees meeting the eligibility requirements, which is a specific income level per year. […]
Types of Minneapolis Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers’ compensation benefits give injured workers the financial support they need to cover medical costs and lost wages while they are suffering from the effects of their work-related injuries. The amount of time you are eligible to receive benefits and the amount of money you may receive benefits will vary based upon the specific circumstances […]
How to Find a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Minnesota
If a workplace injury has put you out of work, or you if you have returned to work but have a lasting disability or impairment, you are likely owed financial compensation under the law. In such a case, it is important to obtain an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to represent you in your claim. Even […]
How Can You Benefit from a Free Consultation with a Workers’ Comp Lawyer?
If you or someone you know has been injured at work, you may have heard that some workers’ comp lawyers offer free consultations. Because a consultation is “free”, you might also wonder how you can benefit from scheduling one and if there are any strings attached. The truth is that you could greatly benefit from […]
Adjustments and Accommodations in the Workplace After an Injury
After workplace injuries, employees may need adjustments and accommodations to help them keep doing their jobs. These changes vary widely from person to person and from injury to injury. Importantly, employers must accommodate employees’ reasonable restrictions by law. What Kinds of Adjustments and Accommodations Might Injured Workers Need? To determine appropriate accommodations and restrictions, injured […]
What to Do When Your Coworkers Do Not Take Your Work Injury Seriously
When you get hurt in the workplace, unfortunately some coworkers might not take your injury seriously. Their skepticism could have consequences for you ranging from inadequate medical care access to difficulty working within your doctor-imposed restrictions. Why Wouldn’t Coworkers Take an Injury Seriously? Depending on the workplace and the injury, coworkers might have a variety […]