After a workplace injury, the first question is whether you qualify for workers’ comp. Eligibility decides if you’ll get wage replacement and medical benefits during your recovery.
To qualify, you must be an employee who suffered a work-related injury or illness. An injury is covered if it happened while on the job and caused some sort of disability, which means you can’t earn the same wages you did before the injury.
For occupational diseases, you must show a clear link between your job and the illness. Employers will challenge this if they can prove you were just as exposed to the risk outside of work.
Talking to an experienced workers’ comp attorney is the best way to determine if you are eligible to make a claim. Here are three key things to consider to get you started:
You must have been “on the clock” when you got hurt, injured, or sick.
The injury must have caused you to miss work and earn wages, either for a short time or long-term.
If your condition was caused by your work environment, it may qualify as a work-related disease.
Workers’ compensation in Minnesota can cover a wide range of health conditions, including:
Most people who work in Minnesota are considered employees under workers’ comp laws. This includes minors, foreign workers, truck drivers, couriers, law enforcement personnel, apprentices, firefighters, office staff, certain volunteers, military personnel, students, elected officials, teachers, professors, retail workers, and many others.
Some workers are exempt. This includes farmers, certain University of Minnesota faculty members, some CEOs, railroad workers, independent contractors, and certain cab drivers or workers in specific industries.
If you’re hurt at work, you have to follow specific steps to ensure your eligibility for workers’ compensation.
Inform your manager or supervisor within 14 days.
This creates a record of your injury, treatment, and recovery plan.
They’ll give you information on when and how to contact their insurance company.
An experienced workers’ comp lawyer, like Josh, can guide you through the process, help organize medical evidence, and reduce unnecessary stress and confusion.
Filing your workers’ compensation claim can seem very confusing. Josh and his team are here to guide you through the process and get you the benefits you deserve.
Can I lose my job for filing a claim?
No, you have the statutory right to file, and you cannot be fired for exercising that right.
What benefits will I get?
Your benefits depend on the seriousness of your injury and how long recovery takes.
How do I file a successful claim?
Working with a dedicated workers' comp attorney will get you the best results.
What can I expect from a lawsuit?
Every workers’ compensation case is different. Josh and his team make yours simple.
There are many workers’ comp lawyers, but few give you the same attention, personal service, and commitment as Josh and his team.
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