Workers in almost all Minnesota industries face some sort of injury risk, but research shows that hotel housekeepers are among those facing the biggest on-the-job dangers. While hotel workers across the board face higher injury risks than others in the service sector,...
A work injury could leave you with chronic pain, despite receiving treatment for the injury. The causes of chronic pain are not always understood, often leading to claim denials under workers’ compensation for treatments to address chronic pain and provide relief....
It is hard to determine how much you will receive in workers’ compensation benefits because it depends on the type of injury received, your wages and several other factors. It is common for individuals to have their claim denied or receive a lowball settlement offer....
If you get injured as the result of a workplace accident or you acquire an occupational illness, workers' compensation disability benefits are available to help. Benefits include wage replacement and medical treatment. Vocational rehabilitation is an additional...
Workers' compensation can cover lost hours, rehabilitation and medical bills if you get injured on the job. To ensure you receive your benefits in a timely manner, follow these important steps. 1. Report Your Injury To qualify for benefits, your injury must have...
Workers' compensation insurance exists to help injured workers pay for medical bills and missed work. The same concept applies to those workers that treat the injured, including nurses, doctors and other health care professionals. Common injuries to health care...
If you work on a construction site, you know that occupational injuries are common. Workers’ compensation laws exist to protect injured personnel. These claims provide monetary relief for families dealing with medical expenses. After a job-related injury, you may be...
If you develop an illness or injury because of your job, you may need financial help to cover your medical bills and lost wages as your recover. However, you might worry about the stigma you could face in the workplace if you file a workers’ compensation claim. You...
