What happens at my Minnesota workers’ compensation deposition?

On February 23, 2012, in Getting the System, Work Comp Tips, by David Kempston

You have filed a workers’ compensation claim on a disputed case and then you get a letter from your lawyer indicating the adverse attorney has scheduled your deposition.  Bad Perry Mason re-runs come to mind.  You get unwanted advice about how to testify from various friends and relatives.  You have lots of questions.  First and [...]

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Minnesota Government Shutdown Sucks

On July 7, 2011, in Government Changes, by David Kempston

On July 5, 2011 I was interviewed by the National Public Radio about the effect of the Minnesota government shutdown on claimants in the workers’ compensation system. After reflecting on that interview, I decided to summarize some of the effects. To begin with, although the Minnesota judicial system remains open, both the Department of Labor [...]

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Who Pays My Health Insurance?

On February 11, 2011, in Getting the System, Getting Treatment, by David Kempston

You have been off work for some time following a work-related injury when you receive a letter from your employer.  The letter adds insult to the injury.  In it, your employer states that because you have been off of work for so long, it will no longer pay its share of your monthly health insurance [...]

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Do I have to give a recorded statement?

On June 14, 2010, in Getting the System, Work Comp Tips, by David Kempston

You just sustained a work-related injury.  A day or two later the claims representative assigned to your file by the insurance company contacts you and wants to take a recorded statement.  Do you have to provide one?  The answer is no.  There is no requirement under Minnesota law that an injured worker provide a recorded [...]

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