If you are hurt while performing services for your Minnesota employer, it may be possible to collect workers' compensation benefits. Ideally, you will report the injury to your employer and seek treatment as quickly as possible. It is also important to file your claim...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, several industries saw a slow down or a complete stop in business, including the legal system. Federal courts and state courts experienced a significant backlog of cases that are still being worked on. Luckily, this did...
When you’re injured at work, you probably fear for the lost wages you will suffer due to being out of work while you heal. As workers’ compensation attorneys, one of the most common questions we receive is, “Can I get fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim?”...
Workplace safety should never be taken lightly. No matter the size of the company or the field of work, employers have an ethical and legal obligation to provide a safe work environment for their employees. From complying with OSHA regulations to conducting regular...
There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding whether you can choose your own doctor after a work injury. Sometimes, your employer may try to bend the truth to get you to see a doctor of their choosing. Others will flat out lie to you that you are not allowed...
As an employee in the state of Minnesota, it’s mandatory that your employer covers you under workers’ compensation. Unlike other states, Minnesota has made workers’ compensation coverage mandatory for anyone, or any business, who has even one employee. Pursuing...