Jerry Sisk, Esq.
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 the employee.
The fee is limited to 25% of the first $4,000 in benefits recovered, and 20% of remaining. And the maximum fee is $13,000.The workers’ compensation judge may approve greater fees in special cases.
But if an employer and insurer deny your claim and you win your case, the employer and insurer must reimburse you 30% of all attorney fees over the first $250 awarded.
