When you’ve been injured on the job and are dealing with pain, medical bills and uncertainty about your future, it’s only natural to want to talk about it. You might be understandably tempted to turn to social media to share updates or vent frustrations. However, if...
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Minneapolis Workers’ Compensation Blog
What are the requirements to qualify for SSDI benefits?
Some people become unable to work at some point because of medical issues. After beginning or developing a career, they have to cease working because of functional limitations or debilitating symptoms. A small percentage of those individuals may have private...
No-fault workers’ compensation systems support injured workers
The state’s no-fault workers’ compensation system is a cornerstone of employee protection. It is designed to provide timely financial and medical assistance to workers who suffer injuries or illnesses due to their jobs. The system is unlike other civil justice...
Can injured workers seek a second opinion about a treatment plan?
A physician or medical doctor overseeing a Minnesota workers' compensation claim plays an important role. They help validate a worker's assertion that their malady relates to their employment. They propose a specific course of treatment based on the worker's...
3 social media mistakes that can affect workers’ compensation claims
Most people have become quite acclimated to social media. The average person shares quite a bit about their life online. They may do so to communicate with loved ones or to develop a personal platform and brand. Some people even become addicted to the dopamine that...
What are “the fatal 4” in construction?
The ‘fatal four’ in construction are critical hazards that every worker in the industry must be aware of. These include falls, being struck by objects, electrocutions and being caught in/between incidents. Understanding these risks isn’t about assigning blame but...
What should I do if my child gets a brain injury from a car crash?
The sound of a car crash is a sound you never forget. Add in the concern that comes if you have a child in the vehicle, and this traumatic event can haunt a parent for the rest of their lives. Immediately following the accident, the concern for medical care is...
Minnesota truckers and shoulder injuries
When thinking of the challenges that Minnesota truck drivers face, not many people think of shoulder problems. However, loading and unloading cargo, entering and exiting a truck and other repetitive motions can cause shoulder problems such as inflammation of the...
Trench cave-ins are deadly
Across the U.S., including Minnesota, 39 people died in 2022 in trench cave-ins during excavations. That number is more than double the average total. Thousands of pounds of debris can end up on top of workers in seconds, making it impossible to escape. Therefore,...
Handling workplace eye injuries in Minnesota
With approximately 2000 workplace eye injuries occurring yearly in the United States, eye protection should be a concern for Minnesota employers managing hazardous environments. Eye injuries can range from minor abrasions to vision loss, so it's essential to be...