Minnesota Workers' Compensation Attorney

Workers' Compensation Eligibility

If you are injured at the workplace then you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. But how do you know if you are eligible for benefits based on the Minnesota workers' comp laws? The workers' compensation laws are confusing and complex, as is true with any insurance claim, and many employees will rely on the services of a qualified Minnesota workers compensation attorney for legal advice. Here is a rundown on Minnesota work injury laws and your eligibility for compensation.

Minnesota Work Injury Law

Under the Minnesota work injury law, every employer must have workers' compensation insurance. Workers compensation will come into effect in the following three instances:

• If an employee suffers a personal injury. This includes any injury, no matter who caused it, that occurs out of and in the course of employment.
• If an employee suffers from an occupational disease rising out of and in the course of employment.
• If an employee suffers a death rising out of and in the course of employment

In order to qualify for benefits, you need to prove that:

• You have sustained a personal injury/illness
• You have sustained this injury "arising out of the employment." In this sense there must be a "causal connection between the employment and the injury" as administered by the Minnesota Supreme Court. Every injury is assessed on a case by case basis to determine if the injury has arisen out of the employment. In some instances, this is a lot easier to prove than others. For example, if a large pole falls on you at work, then this is often easier to prove your injuries than if you suffer from a serious back injury due to years of heavy lifting.
• You have sustained the injury "in the course of the employment." This usually means that the injury took place at work, during work hours.

Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Minnesota

There are many complications that can arise when it comes to proving your workers compensation eligibility. If you fail to get proper medical treatment, if you fail to report the incident or if you fail to prove that it occurred at work, then you might have trouble receiving compensation. At Heimerl & Lammers, we will determine your eligibility and legal right surrounding Minnesota workers compensation law.

Contact a Minnesota workers' compensation attorney to discuss your eligibility to receive compensation for any work related injuries or illnesses.