St. Paul, Minnesota, Workers’ Compensation Blog
Can I get workers’ compensation benefits from getting the novel coronavirus aka COVID-19 at work?
A huge concern for workers who are considered essential employees that continue to work during the pandemic is what will happen to them if they contract coronavirus at work. The short answer is, if you are an essential worker and you are placed at an increased risk of...
What happens after I file my workers’ compensation claim?
Having to file a workers' compensation claim is not an ideal situation. After all, it means you got injured on the job, which likely required medical care and resulted in lost wages. Filing a claim is a rather straightforward process in Minnesota. That is the easiest...
Common causes of mining injuries
As someone who works in the mining industry, no one needs to tell you that it is difficult and dangerous work. But it is helpful to always be aware of the hazards and risks you face at your job. In 2017, there were more than 4,000 nonfatal mining injuries. Reducing...
Traffic deaths peak during the summer months
Summertime is quickly approaching, which means it is time for picnics, barbeques and road trips. But it is also a dangerous time to be on the road. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, traffic fatalities peak in the summer months. The months with...
What if insurance denies my workers’ compensation claim?
When you found out that your workers’ compensation claim was denied, you may have felt like someone suddenly pulled the rug out from under your feet. What you counted on as a safety net while you recover from your work injury is gone. Who will pay the bills for...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder May Become a Presumptive Condition For First Responders
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Under the current state of Workers’ compensation law in most states, if an emergency first responder fall ill or has an accident on the job, he or she has to present the illness like everyone else. Many people in the field have...
Worker’s Compensation When You Have Multiple Jobs
Minnesota Worker’s Compensation Lawyer Joshua Borken When you are hurt at work, it is the responsibility of the worker’s compensation system in Minnesota to make sure that you are taken care of. It will pay your medical bills and it will cover your lost wages....
How to Take Legal Action After a Welding Injury at Work
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Attorney Joshua Borken If you or someone you know has been injured in proximity to welding, it could have a long-term impact on your health, safety, and peace of mind. Contact the Law Office of Joshua Borken so you can find the best...
Common Workplace Injuries in an Office Environment
Minnesota Workplace Injury Attorney When you hear about someone getting worker’s compensation for a workplace injury, the image that always comes to mind is someone who works on a factory floor, in construction, or perhaps roof repair. In the minds of most people,...
Minnesota Work Injury Lawyer: Will a Hernia Be Considered a Work Injury?
Workers’ Compensation Lawyer St. Paul, MN As a condition that can manifest at any time during their life, anyone can suffer from a hernia if the right conditions in their body are met. While hernias can easily manifest from working labor-intensive jobs, there are a...
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