Workers’ Compensation

While some types of workplace safety hazards may be somewhat apparent in nature, others might prove more difficult to detect at times. If your job requires you to perform the same tasks over and over for hours on end, you might not be aware of the strain similar...

You rely on your physical capabilities to do your job, earn your paycheck and support your family. In the event that you suffer an injury at work, you could find yourself unable to earn a living and provide for your loved ones. This can be devastating, especially if...

Those who work in the health care industry face various challenges when they go to work. They face the possibility of sickness, emotional duress and even physical harm. One of the most common ways nurses and other types of health care professionals may face physical...

Workplace accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate, and just the idea of suffering injuries while on the job can be a daunting concept. Such an incident could leave you with serious injuries that disrupt your ability to perform job-related tasks, and loss of...

If you suffer an injury during the course of your normal work activities or if you become ill because of conditions in the workplace, what is the most appropriate course of action you should take? Certainly, seeking medical attention as soon as possible is advisable,...

As an employee, you have the right to certain types of help and support in the event you find yourself injured in a work accident. After a work injury, you will need to know what steps you need to take to protect your interests and secure the financial help you need...

As the seasons change, priorities related to workplace safety may need to adjust and change as well. The safety concerns of Minnesota employees will not be the same in the winter as they are in the summer months, and employers should be aware of how they may need to...

The summer months bring longer daylight hours and other benefits, but it also brings increased temperatures that can impact those who work outdoors. There are many jobs that require workers to complete tasks outside, such as construction or agriculture. The...

When you go to work, you may not be thinking about the various ways you could end up with painful and potentially debilitating injuries. There are some jobs that come with an increased chance of injuries, and if you have one of these jobs, you need to know what risks...

Suffering an injury because of your work can affect whether you can continue to work, your pain levels on a daily basis, the medical care you need and other areas of your life. Many work-related injuries are the result of a one-time incident, such as a fall, but other...