Category: Workers’ Compensation

Back Injuries and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation

The Minnesota workers’ compensation system often deals with back injuries, which are one of the most common types of injuries...

Surveillance in Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Cases

Insurance companies often send out private investigators to do surveillance on workers who have made workers’ compensation insurance claims. While...

Injured After Giving Notice? Handling Workers’ Comp When You Just Quit Your Job

More frequently than you might think, workers get injured after they have given notice but before they have worked their...

Injuries While Travelling Outside Minnesota for Work

While most work injuries occur at the office or job site, sometimes workers suffer injuries while travelling outside Minnesota for...

I Never Reported My Workplace Injury. What Should I Do?

If you never reported your workplace injury to your employer, you are not alone. Many workers do not report their...

How Will My Workers’ Comp Settlement Affect My Benefits?

When considering whether to accept a settlement offer for workers’ compensation, you should understand how the settlement would affect your...

Extremely Serious Workplace Injuries: Advocating for Your Needs

If you or a relative just received an extremely serious workplace injury, advocating for your and your family’s needs will...

Are You Eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services?

A workers’ compensation applicant who requests a rehabilitation consultation will meet with a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC). During the meeting,...

Can I Use Vacation Days to Supplement Workers’ Comp Benefit Payments?

When you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, any extra income helps. You may wonder if you can use your vacation...