A Strong Advocate For Workers’ Compensation Claims In Minnesota
If you have been injured on the job or suffer from an occupational disease, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. At Michael Schultz Law Firm in Minneapolis, we help injured workers throughout the Twin Cities, St. Paul, the Twin Cities Metro and statewide in getting and maintaining the benefits they are entitled to.
With more than 40 years of experience representing only injured workers, Minneapolis workers’ compensation attorney Michael Schultz has a deep understanding of these complex laws. He is a frequent lecturer and teacher in the field of workers’ compensation and has argued many cases at the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court, which have helped shape Minnesota workers’ compensation laws.
Types Of Injuries That May Qualify For Workers’ Compensation
Our firm represents workers who have suffered a wide range of serious and life-altering work-related injuries and illnesses, including:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Injuries: Nerve damage, sprains, and repetitive motion stress in the hands and wrists.
- Death Claims: Guidance for dependent family members seeking benefits after losing a loved one to a workplace accident or occupational illness.
- Head Injuries: Concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and physical trauma from workplace impacts or falls.
- Knee and Ankle Injuries: Joint damage, torn ligaments, and mobility impairment caused by heavy lifting, trips, or sudden trauma.
- Neck and Back Injuries: Spinal disc herniations, severe strains, and structural trauma affecting long-term mobility.
- Occupational Diseases: Chronic illnesses developed over time from exposure to toxic materials, hazardous fumes, or unsafe work environments.
- Shoulder Injuries: Rotator cuff tears, dislocations, and strain from repetitive overhead lifting or sudden force.
- Specific and Repetitive Injuries: Acute, one-time accident trauma as well as cumulative damage built up over years of repetitive strain (Gillette-type injuries).
- Vision and Hearing Loss: Sensory damage caused by airborne debris, chemical exposure, or prolonged exposure to high-decibel machinery.
Do not speak to an insurance adjuster without seeking the counsel of a skilled lawyer. The insurance carrier can use anything you say to minimize or deny your benefits.
A Closer Look At The Workers’ Compensation Process
To start the workers’ compensation process, you must notify your employer within 14 days of your injury and seek medical care. Your employer then has 10 days to file a report with their insurance provider.
Within 14 days of receiving that report, the insurer must review your claim. If approved, your medical bills are covered, and you will receive wage-loss benefits. If they deny your claim, you can file an appeal.
When a workplace accident involves third-party negligence or results in a fatality, you can simultaneously pursue a no-fault workers’ compensation claim for immediate benefits alongside a civil personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault nonemployer party. These paths require strategic coordination to maximize your total financial recovery.
How Michael Schultz Law Firm Can Help
It is important to inform your employer as soon as possible following a work-related injury. We recommend filing it within 14 days of your injury because waiting to do so might complicate your case. Additionally, you have the right to your own choice of doctor and qualified rehabilitation counselor (QRC).
Hiring one attorney for your entire work injury case is crucial for seamless continuity. Instead of repeating your complex story to multiple lawyers, a single advocate deeply understands your medical history and case details from day one.
Michael Schultz Law Firm can represent you in all stages of your case, from filing the initial claim to handling claim denials and terminations. Additionally, we can counsel you on the benefits you are entitled to and whether reaching a lump-sum settlement or proceeding to trial is the right course of action in your case. We handle cases from clients in Minneapolis, Twin Cities, St. Paul and throughout the state.
Contact An Experienced Work Injury Attorney For A Free Consultation
To schedule a free consultation, call us at 612-412-4916. You may also contact us online. You pay no fee unless we recover compensation for you. In-home and office appointments are available. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. We serve clients in the Twin Cities, St. Paul, the Twin Cities Metro and statewide.