Minnesota Workers' Comp FAQs
What are the potential benefits of workers' comp?
There are many benefits that can come from workers' compensation. The primary benefits of workers' comp in Minnesota include:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Death Benefits
Who is eligible for workers' compensation?
Any company employee (not contractors) is eligible for workers compensation. In order to be eligible, you need to prove several things:
- That you have sustained personal injury/illness
- That you have sustained this injury "arising out of the employment"
- That you have sustained this injury "in the course of the employment"
What to do if injured on the job?
If you are injured on the job, there are many things you need to do in order to receive your workers' comp benefits:
- Report the injury to a supervisor
- Fill out an injury report claim at work and get a copy
- Get medical attention and be sure the doctor notes that the accident occurred at work
- Keep records and copies of all your workers compensation documents
- Let your employer know about your progress, treatment, and work restrictions
- Contact a Minnesota workers' compensation attorney for additional help
When to contact a MN workers' comp lawyer?
If you are having any of the following problems, contact a MN work injury attorney immediately:
- Medical treatment and benefits are cut off
- Claim is denied
- Benefits are not fully paid
- Paperwork is too confusing
- Employer harassment or retaliation
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