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Construction workers’ injuries can be quite serious
Anyone who has worked construction here in Minnesota knows that there is an inherent danger in the duties they carry out every day on the job. But knowing there is a risk and avoiding that risk can be poles apart when you are on a busy construction site. Below are the...
What role does your employer play in a workers’ comp claim?
Getting hurt at work can bring your life to a sudden halt. You may find yourself not earning any income, unable to return to your job and worrying about the future. Some people even worry about whether or not they can afford the medical treatments necessary to get...
How is my wage loss calculated?
If you’ve experienced an injury on the job, applying for workers’ compensation benefits is crucial. This coverage may include partial repayment of lost wages. If your injury keeps you from working, there’s no reason for you to forego income during your recovery. By...
Why accident reports to employers are important for compensation
When something goes wrong on the job, people often just want to move on with their day, but that reflex could leave them at a disadvantage. Instead of pretending that nothing happened, workers who experience any kind of injury while working need to ensure there is a...
A strong injury claim is important as approval rates weaken
A strong injury claim is important as approval rates weaken An injury at work can leave you hurting, but workers’ compensation may be there to start the healing. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee of a helping hand, so you’ll need to make sure you’re ready to...
Auto accidents also a leading cause of work fatalities, injuries
Most people know that motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of injury and death in the United States. However, auto accidents also pose a significant risk for workers as well. In fact, they are the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the...
Getting help after a workplace injury could rest on requirements
You’re likely to lose time at work and gain a load of medical bills after injury strikes on the job. Workers’ compensation can help with these setbacks, but only if you’re qualified to ask for it. The average cost of a workers’ compensation claim was around $40,000 in...