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Mileage for 2010

07 February 2010

Mileage rates for 2010 have gone to $.50 per mile. Keep this in mind when submitting mileage reimbursement forms. Powered by Max Banner Ads Tweet This Post

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Choices for injured workers in Minnesota with no medical insurance

07 February 2010

After a Minnesota work related injury, many injured workers assume that the Minnesota employer and workers’ compensation insurer will automatically pay for the injury and the related medical expenses. Unfortunately, there are many times when the insurance company denies the claim and refuses to pay for the medical treatment. The injured worker is then responsible [...]

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Understanding WC Forms: First Report of Injury (FROI)

07 February 2010

When you are injured it is the responsibility of the employer to report an alleged injury, whether or not the employer agrees with the claim or not. The employer is responsible for completing this form. If the employer is unable or refuses to file this form, the DOLI may request that the insurer prepares one. When [...]

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The Minnesota workers’ compensaton process

07 February 2010

The following was taken from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Website. I think it does a nice job of illustrating what takes place during the workers’ compensation process. Incidentally, I would recommend that you consult with an attorney as early as possible in the process. Most injuries are soft tissue and resolve within [...]

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Another Turkey in Ohio

09 December 2009

The following excerpts were taken from a post on WorkersCompInsider.com written by Jon Coppelman, The state of Ohio has attained considerable notoriety for its workers comp program. Unfortunately, the fame derives from a scandal, dubbed Coingate, in which high level officials were implicated in the diversion and theft of comp funds. There are a number of [...]

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What is it going to cost me to hire an attorney?

09 December 2009

For many, the thought of retaining an attorney can be scary. Many think they cannot afford a lawyer to help them obtain workers’ compensation benefits. But under Minnesota’s workers’ compensation laws, you can hire an attorney at no cost to you. Under Minnesota workers’ compensation statute, the attorney only recovers fees if they recover benefits for [...]

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Mileage for 2010

Choices for injured workers in Minnesota with no medical insurance

Understanding WC Forms: First Report of Injury (FROI)

Mileage for 2010

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Choices for injured workers in Minnesota with no medical insurance

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Understanding WC Forms: First Report of Injury (FROI)

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The Minnesota workers’ compensaton process

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Another Turkey in Ohio

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What is it going to cost me to hire an attorney?

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