What If a Well-Meaning Coworker Made Your Injury Worse?
If a well-meaning coworker tries to help you when you get injured at work but ends up making your injury worse, you are in a tough position. On one hand, you probably do not want to get your coworker in trouble for aggravating your injury. But on the other hand, you have expensive medical bills […]
Why Giving First Aid Matters for Workplace Injuries
When an employee gets injured in the workplace, bystanders may rush to give first aid. Getting medical attention right away often helps out the injured person, but in some cases it could hurt him or her. It could also impact a workers’ compensation case. First Aid: What Does It Mean? The term first aid usually […]
Hernias and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
Unfortunately, many workers suffer painful hernias that make them eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. While you might not be familiar with what a hernia is and the symptoms it could cause, learning more could help you or someone you know. What Is a Hernia? A hernia occurs when an organ pushes its way through tissue […]
Skin Diseases and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
If you have a skin disease and think it might be related to your job, you might qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Several different skin diseases or issues may arise from common workplace triggers and cause health problems for employees. What Kinds of Skin Diseases Could Be Caused by Work? You might be surprised how […]
What to Do If a Workers’ Comp Claims Investigator Contacts You
If a workers’ comp claims investigator contacts you, you should know your rights when seeking benefits. You probably have a lot of questions about the investigator that need answers very soon. A few of these questions are addressed here. Why Is There a Claims Investigator Involved in Your Case? Workers’ compensation insurance companies must investigate […]
Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota
With medical marijuana now legal in Minnesota, you may wonder whether you can receive it as part of your workers’ compensation medical benefits for a workplace injury. This is a tricky question, and the answer might change based on the insurance company involved, the injury you have, and more. Can You Receive a Medical Marijuana […]
Getting Your Prescription Medications When on Workers’ Comp
When you are on workers’ compensation, you may need prescription medications to help treat your workplace injury. In most cases, your workers’ comp benefits should cover any prescriptions that you need. But you should make sure that the workers’ compensation insurance company is footing the bill. How Do You Get Prescriptions Through Workers’ Comp? Workers’ […]
Your Options for Vocational Rehabilitation in Minnesota
When you qualify for vocational rehabilitation benefits in Minnesota, you might not realize the many options you have available. Vocational rehabilitation plans created with the help of a qualified rehabilitation consultant vary widely depending on your situation and your needs for returning to work. Making a Rehabilitation Plan To get started with vocational rehabilitation, you […]
Invisible Causes of Workplace Injuries: What You Need to Know
Employees can get seriously injured in the workplace from invisible and highly dangerous causes. If you haven’t heard about the invisible dangers present in many working environments, you may have a workplace injury and not even realize it. What Are the Invisible Causes of Workplace Injuries? Depending on your workplace, many invisible causes of injuries […]