Where Minnesotans Turn After Serious Work Injuries
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Sep 10, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
The kind of work you do, and perhaps have done all your life, may have a bearing on your current state of health.You may face exposure to poor air quality time and time again. Have you developed asthma symptoms as a result? Work environmentsYou may be an office worker...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Jun 7, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
While a majority of car accidents result in minor injuries, there are plenty that result in fatalities. Minnesota experienced a drop in car-accident-related fatalities when 392 people lost their lives in 2016, in contrast with 411 in 2015, according to the Office of...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Mar 15, 2018 | Blog
If you work in manufacturing, you know how strenuous and dangerous your work can be. Your job requires you to work with hazardous materials, heavy equipment and loud noises all the time. Staying safe in a factory or warehouse job may prove to be difficult,...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Dec 13, 2017 | Blog
If you work in retail, you know it can be a stressful and demanding job. However, you may not be aware that there are unique hazards in the retail industry that put you at risk of injuries. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Nov 3, 2017 | Blog
The food services industry has a unique risk for fires. Fire hazards can cause serious burns, sometimes lead to death. If you work in a restaurant, it is imperative you know about the most common causes of restaurant fires. Identifying fire hazards and...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Jun 15, 2017 | Blog
If you work outside, in a kitchen or in any number of other environments where high temperatures are often the norm, you run the risk of developing heat-related stresses and illnesses. Depending on your profession and whether you work indoors or outdoors, the threat...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Mar 21, 2017 | Injuries
Post-traumatic stress disorder may often come to mind when you think of soldiers coming back from battle, but what you may not realize is that PTSD can be a severe reaction to any type of stressful or traumatic situation. Everything from child abuse to the death of a...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Dec 21, 2016 | Injuries
Not all jobs are created equally when it comes to safety. For example, the inherent nature of work such as construction lends itself to higher risks of injury and death, but strict safety standards can help minimize the dangers. Here's a look at some of the most...
On Behalf of Michael Schultz Law Firm | Dec 5, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
Operating heavy equipment can result in injuries when workplaces and operators fail to take safety precautions. Forklifts, in particular, can be dangerous if not handled properly, causing as many as 100,000 injuries every year. While some types of precautions need to...
