Category: Workers’ Compensation

When Volunteers Can Receive Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota

In general, volunteers cannot receive workers’ compensation benefits in Minnesota. There are some specific exceptions to this rule. If you...

Workers’ Comp for Temporary and Leased Employees
Workers’ Comp for Temporary and Leased Employees

When you work as a temporary or leased employee, getting workers’ compensation for a workplace injury could cause you some...

Due to Your Workplace Injury, You Cannot Return to Work – What Next?
Due to Your Workplace Injury, You Cannot Return to Work – What Next?

Some workplace injuries are severe enough that you cannot return to work afterward. Either you cannot do your current job,...

Invisible Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota
Invisible Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota

All too often, workers get hurt while on the job and suffer from “invisible injuries” – physical or mental conditions...

My Injury Lasted Only a Short Time. Can I Still Get Workers’ Comp?
My Injury Lasted Only a Short Time. Can I Still Get Workers’ Comp?

Workers’ compensation covers many types of injuries – even those that only last for a short time. Employees who have...

Changing Doctors During a Workers’ Compensation Case

Sometimes you are ready to change the doctor treating your work-related injuries. Maybe you don’t like the quality of care,...

Can You Move to Another City or State and Still Get Workers’ Comp?
Can You Move to Another City or State and Still Get Workers’ Comp?

When planning a move to another city or state, you may not have considered the effect on your workers’ compensation...

Should You Job Search While Your Workers’ Compensation Case Is Pending?
Should You Job Search While Your Workers’ Compensation Case Is Pending?

After you file for workers’ compensation, you may be thinking about returning to work. Depending on your situation, you might...

When You Need More than One Lawyer: Workers’ Comp and More
When You Need More than One Lawyer: Workers’ Comp and More

If you get injured at work, you may end up needing more than one type of lawyer to represent you....