Where Minnesotans Turn After Serious Work Injuries
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Oct 11, 2023 | Injuries
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...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
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...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
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,...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Jan 23, 2023 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
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...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Oct 25, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
Many Minnesota workers who have physically demanding jobs suffer back pain. Various conditions can develop with varying symptoms, including sharp, stabbing pains or dull aches. If you develop a back problem due to repetitive movements caused by your work, you could be...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Sep 6, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
If you regularly use hand-guided or hand-held power tools at your workplace in Minnesota, you could be at risk of developing a condition known as a Vibration White Finger (VWF). There are measures you can take to prevent it from occurring, but once the damage is done,...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | May 5, 2022 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
No worker is immune to accidents in Minnesota - no matter their years of experience in their field. Unfortunately, workers who are new to a job are actually more likely to be injured at work than their more experienced counterparts. This is why it's so important for...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Jan 28, 2022 | Blog
If you have applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits in Minnesota and your claim was denied, don't worry – you're not alone. In fact, about 70% of all SSD applications are initially denied. Don't give up, though; you may be able to successfully appeal the...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Nov 1, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Nursing is often seen as a difficult role, but many people don't realize that it's considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. That's according to a report from NPR, and it details the main causes for these workplace hazards that anyone working in...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Oct 2, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
The Minneapolis City Council has approved workers’ compensation claims submitted by nine police officers who suffered injuries while on duty during 2020. The council’s Policy and Government Oversight Committee voted to allocate $1.6 million to cover the claims on...
