Category: Workers’ Compensation

You Broke the Rules at Work and Got Hurt. What Next?

You broke the rules at work and got hurt, and now you do not know what to do. If you...

What Is a Consequential Injury, and Are They Compensable?

If you get injured again after a workplace injury, you may wonder if you can receive workers’ compensation for the...

When Are Small Business Owners Covered by Workers’ Comp Insurance?

Owners of small businesses risk more than just wage loss if they get injured at work. Their business profits and...

Who Is a Construction Contractor Under Minnesota Workers’ Comp Law?

For workers in the construction industry, figuring out if you have workers’ compensation coverage can be tricky. Many construction workers...

Will Government Retirement Benefits Reduce Your PTD Benefits?

If you start receiving government retirement benefits, you may get a surprise when you learn that your workers’ compensation benefits...

What If My Employer Says that I Caused My Injury?

Your employer may try to deny workers’ compensation benefits because they say you caused your own workplace injury. Your employer...

What to Do Before You Sign a Settlement Agreement

Before you sign a settlement agreement for your workers’ compensation case, you should take a few key steps first. Your...

Will Signing a Severance Agreement Cut Off Your Workers’ Comp Benefits?

After a serious injury at work, your employer offers you a severance payment if you sign an agreement and resign...

Second Opinions for Medical Treatment During a Workers’ Comp Case

When you need medical treatment for a workplace injury, you may want a second opinion after your doctor explains that...