Minnesota Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Job Related Injury Claims and Your Right to Compensation in Minnesota

When you or a loved one has been injured on the job, state law allows for you to get compensation benefits to address the issue of medical bills and other related costs. In very serious injury cases, the need for this compensation is extremely important, not only to the injured, but to the family who depends upon the income of their loved one to survive. It is advised that you get legal assistance from a Minnesota workers' compensation lawyer from Heimerl & Lammers to assist you to resolve your case - prior to running into any difficulty, such as a denied claim or reduced benefits, or even a demand that you return to work before you have fully recovered. Our firm has many years of experience in resolving workers' compensation claims, and will protect your rights from the moment we take on your case.

Workers' Comp Settlements-Some workers' comp claims will be resolved through a settlement. Serious, life-changing injuries or those that cause permanent disability will require a high value settlement to manage all the costs involved in medical care, rehabilitation, retraining, or supporting the individual or their family if they are no longer able to work. Read more about workers' comp settlements...

Workers' Comp Process-The workers' comp process can be difficult and confusing. If your case is not correctly documented from the beginning, you risk the possibility of losing your ability to get the benefits you truly deserve. Our firm can help you through the process and protect your rights. Read more about the workers' comp process...

Workers' Comp Injury-If you were injured on the job, you have the right to get benefits to cover your lost wages, medical treatments and rehabilitation, based upon the circumstances in your case . What those benefits are should be determined with the help of a Minnesota workers' comp lawyer who can manage the case from the start. Read more about a workers' comp injury...

Workers' Comp Benefits-What benefits do you have a right to under Minnesota law? Many injured workers lose out on certain types of benefits, merely through a lack of understanding of the process. Read more about workers' comp benefits...

Filing for Workers' Comp-Do you need to file for workers' comp benefits? Errors or omissions in correct documentation of the injury can lead to serious problems in collecting the benefits you deserve. If you need more information about the process and how to get the benefits you deserve , read more about filing for workers' comp...

Harassment-Are you a victim of harassment at work? This is a serious legal issue that should be addressed with the help of an attorney that is familiar with providing the necessary documentation to support your claim. You have rights, and they should be zealously protected. Read more about harassment...

Medical Treatment/Bills-Any work related injury will have medical costs involved, often extremely expensive. Even when you have health insurance, you could be facing costs that are difficult to manage, especially when you are unable to perform the duties of your job. Read more about medical treatment/bills...

Medical Entitlements-What are the benefits are you actually entitled to in a workers' comp claim? You need to understand what you have a right to pursue and what you are likely to expect after a work related injury. Many injured workers don't get the benefits that they are due under law, simply as they don't know what they could claim. Read more about medical entitlements...

Independent Medical Exams-Insurance companies commonly take action to try to avoid paying benefits through sending you for an IME or independent medical exam. We have frequently seen the outcome of these exams, and they rarely come back in favor of the injured worker. It is important to get legal counsel to help you if this has happened to you. Read more about independent medical exams...

Workers' Comp Tips-Our legal group has taken the time to provide you with certain tips that can help you in filing a claim. It can be risky to do it on your own, as you may miss out on benefits that you had a right to claim, simply through a lack of knowledge of the system and how it works. Read more about workers' comp tips...

Rehabilitation-After a work injury, you have the right to have adequate time and training in rehabilitation. This is arranged through a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant or QRC. Their job is to assist those who have been injured to get vocational rehabilitation. This is a crucial factor if you are seeking compensation after an injury. Read more about rehabilitation...

Restrictions-If you are facing the repercussions of a workplace injury, it is likely that you will be placed under specific working restrictions. This can limit your ability to work, and you may be put on lighter or restricted duties for a period of time. There are several restrictions that could affect you. Read more about restrictions...

Wage Loss Compensation-Are you going to get the benefit of wage loss compensation? It is vital that your injury is carefully and fully documented if you are hoping to get all the compensation you could claim under law. The compensation for wage loss will be based upon your hourly weekly wage. You want to ensure that you protect your right to this vital aspect of workers' comp benefits. Read more about wage loss compensation...

Eligibility-You may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits if you have suffered an injury in the workplace. Do you know if you are eligible? It can be a very confusing process, and specific supporting documentation will be necessary to get the benefits you deserve. Read more about eligibility...

Lost Wages-Have you been injured and lost income from work? Your wage loss benefits are calculated per a specific formula, based upon the degree of injury. You could be due Total Disability Benefits, Temporary Partial Disability Benefits, Permanent Total Disability Benefits, or Permanent Partial Disability Benefits. Read more about lost wages...

Employee Rights-Employees have rights, and after a work-related injury, it is important that they are protected. You cannot be fired for filing a claim, but this does not mean that some employers could bring certain pressure to bear upon you, or that your job is necessarily safe. Read more about employee rights...

Workplace Injuries-There are many types of workplace injuries that will lead to the need for workers' compensation benefits. These include neck injuries, broken bones, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, back injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. Read more about workplace injuries...

Denied Workers' Comp-Many valid workers' comp claims are denied, either through a failure to correctly document the injury or condition, or wrongly submitted forms, or your injury claim could be challenged by your employer who could claim the injury or condition was not related to your work duties. It is necessary to get help from a Minnesota workers' comp attorney to appeal a claim that has been denied. Read more about denied workers' comp...

Return to Work-the goal of the workers' comp program is to return an injured worker to the workforce as quickly and as safely as is possible. You are entitled to help from a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant or QRC to assist in this process. You may require vocational training to help you prepare for returning to work or obtain work after an injury. Read more about return to work...

Work Related Accidents-Work related accidents can happen in any profession. Construction accidents are a common form of workplace injuries, but they can range from office jobs, through to equipment accidents, equipment malfunctions, or on the job auto or truck accidents, as well as secretarial or computer work through to the teaching profession and everything in between. If you have suffered an injury or a physical condition on the job, you have the right to file a claim for compensation benefits. Read more about work related accidents...

Wrongful Termination-Were you wrongfully terminated? You have rights and you need to ensure that you are protected from wrongful termination. If you are facing an issue in which you believe that you were fired from your job unfairly, you should get legal help at once. Read more about wrongful termination...

Filing an Appeal-If your workers' compensation claim has been denied, you have the right to file an appeal. The appeals process should be handled carefully with help from a workers' compensation attorney that is familiar with the appeals process. Our firm can help you file an appeal for your valid workers' compensation claim. Read more about filing an appeal...

Staying Safe on the Job-It is important that you take measures to be safe on the job, including wearing the proper safety equipment when your profession demands it. If you are feeling ill or tired, you should take the time to recover before returning to work, as fatigue can lead to further physical problems. Read more about staying safe on the job...

How We Can Help-We are a committed legal team with many years of experience in assisting injured workers to get the compensation they deserve after a workplace injury. It is advised that you have legal counsel from the beginning of the process of filing a claim, to ensure that all aspects of your injury claim are correctly and fully documented. Read more about how we can help...

Why Hire a Workers' Comp Lawyer-You are not required to have an attorney to file a workers' compensation claim. The facts are that it can be difficult to correctly file a claim, and the process can be bewildering and complex. Many choose to have an attorney to represent them as they avoid future problems and their claims are more likely to be paid fairly, and in a shorter period of time. Read more about why you should hire a workers' comp lawyer...

Contact a Minnesota workers' compensation lawyer from our firm to discuss your work related injury case.