Monthly Archives:: February 2012

Protections for Injured Workers in Minnesota

Getting injured at work can be hard enough by itself. But when your employer takes improper actions against you following a work injury, it can be downright unbearable. Thankfully, Minnesotans have legal protections against improper employer actions. In this article, we’ll discuss just a few statutes that protect injured workers in Minnesota. The Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act makes it illegal… Read more »

Minnesota Workers’ Comp Attorney Fees

It is always beneficial to hire a workers’ comp attorney if you are injured at work and plan to file a claim. But many are hesitant to do so because of the cost of hiring an attorney. In general, workers compensation attorney’s fees are done on a contingent basis. In other words, you don’t have to pay… Read more »

4 Things to Remember if You Suffer a Work Injury

If you are one of the unfortunate individuals that suffer an injury at work, the following are some good reminders: Report your work injury immediately. If you suffer a work injury, even if you think it is minor, make sure you protect your statutory rights and report your injury. Generally, employees should report their injury to… Read more »