Monthly Archives:: June 2012

More Minnesota Work Comp FAQs

Minnesota work compensation laws are complicated. Here are a few frequently asked questions about work comp in Minnesota. Q. What are some common complications in a work comp claim? A. Many injured workers who don’t consult a MN workers’ comp attorney are denied benefits simply because they fail to file the correct paperwork. Others are denied because… Read more »

4 Common Work Comp Repetitive Stress Injuries

Sometimes workplace injuries do not stem from a specific incident, but rather develop over time. These injuries are known as Repetitive Stress Injuries (or RSIs). They can develop over several years at a desk job or a job that involves manual labor. Here are 4 of the most common workplace repetitive stress injuries: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A painful… Read more »

What to do if the Insurance Company Stops Paying your Wage Loss Benefits

If you receive a Notice of Intention to Discontinue (NOID) from the insurance company paying your wage loss benefitsyou need to take action immediately to make sure you continue to get the benefits you deserve. A NOID can mean many things. It could mean one type of benefit has ended and another has begun, or it… Read more »

AIG to Pay States $146.6 Million in Work Comp Settlement

A recent settlement requires American International Group (AIG) to pay $146.6 million to all 50 states and the District of Columbia for violating workers’ compensation policy. Pennsylvania officials, led by Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner, Michael Cosedine, began investigating AIG years ago. They found that AIG violated numerous rules regarding workers’ comp insurance reporting during the years… Read more »

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Monthly Archives:: June 2012