Where Minnesotans Turn After Serious Work Injuries
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Jun 2, 2021 | Injuries, Workers' Compensation
Most Minnesota employers are required to have workers' compensation insurance. This ensures that your medical bills are paid in the event that you are hurt while on the job. It also allows you to recoup a percentage of your lost wages while recovering from a...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has listed the jobs with the highest rates of non-fatal injuries, and as you might expect, construction was up near the top; it came in third. However, it turns out that working in a nursing home and working in a hospital are the two...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Aug 27, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you suffered a workplace injury that involved head trauma in Minnesota, you might be unable to return to the same occupation. If there was no penetration of your skull, the changes might not be noticeable for others, but they might significantly impact your ability...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Jun 4, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you have developed an occupational disease or sustained a work-related injury, you may qualify to receive workers’ compensation benefits.There are several steps in the process of filing a claim including preparation for filing an appeal, should that become...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | May 26, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
While common in office workers, carpal tunnel syndrome can strike employees in any industry. You may develop the condition when there is too much pressure on the median nerve that runs from the forearm through the wrist and into the hands. Work-related carpal...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Mar 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Perhaps you are a medical device assembler and have worked at a company near Minneapolis for the past three years. You had a perfect record of attendance until recently.You have missed a few days of work due to pain in your wrist, and the discomfort is only getting...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Dec 3, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
While, nowadays, just about every employer in America recognizes the risks associated with asbestos exposure, this was not always the case. Until the 1980s, asbestos was common in a wide range of construction, shipbuilding and related industries. It was also...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Jun 6, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
As a barista, you are at the forefront of the booming cafe industry. You face a lot of pressure and high demands to create quality beverages in a fast-paced environment. As you work in a busy and small environment, you may suffer workplace injuries. You may not...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Mar 6, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Like most of your neighbors in Minnesota, you pride yourself on your work ethic. After all, you bring dedication and skill with you to the job site every day. Of course, if you sustain an injury at work, you may not be able to provide for yourself and your family....
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Dec 11, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Sustaining an injury on the job happens, and when it does, filing a workers' compensation claim may seem downright scary. While it may seem as if people are suffering workplace injuries more and more, the opposite is actually true. The rate of claims filed in...
