As a lawyer who practices in the area of workers compensation here in Minnesota I am often in a discussion with clients explaining procedure. Not just procedure in terms of how long something will take or where it will be filed or what the...
The Minnesota Workers Compensation statute is its own little fiefdom. It governs every single aspect of Minnesota Workers Compensation law. It micromanages not only the substance of the law but the procedures by which it is practiced and...
Let’s be clear: Thanksgiving is the best of all holidays. Just by virtue of its name it inspires us to consider what we have and not just what we want or “need.” We spend so much time thinking about and chasing what we perceive as missing, that...
ATTITUDE” someone once said. Attitude is not only defined exclusively in terms of one’s disposition. Disposition counts for 50% and perspective the other 50%. The perspective piece is interesting especially at this time in world, and more...
In Minneapolis – Worker’s Comp Claims can be complicated. Work-related injuries can happen in an instant or result from long term wear and tear on the body from work activities. Some employers maintain that workers are independent...
In order for an injured worker to recover workers compensation benefits their injury MUST “arise out of” and occur “in the course and scope of” their employment. (Minn. Stat. Sec. 176.021 Subd. 1.) That seems simple enough until you let a group...
In order to be eligible for Workers Compensation benefits in the state of Minnesota, you must have sustained a personal n injury or developed a condition that “arises out of” and occurred “in the course and scope” of your employment. (Minn. Stat...
Part V: Conference and/or Hearing preparation. You have successfully notified your employer of your work injury. (See, Blog 2) Their Insurer has denied some part of your claim. You initiated a claim with either a Claim Petition or a...
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Available benefits. One of the questions I believe many people have about workers compensation claims relates to the benefits available to them. Specifically…what are they? There are a wide variety of potential benefits but the two biggest, and...
I. Thanksgiving. The best holiday. Let’s be clear: Thanksgiving is the best of all holidays. Just by virtue of its name it inspires us to consider what we have and not just what we want or “need.” We spend so much time thinking about and chasing...
Part II. The Denial of benefits A. Now what? First, do not panic. Insurers will deny an injured employee’s claims for workers compensation benefits for a variety of reasons, some more valid than others. Second, do not give up. If you were...
