Injured workers rely on workers’ compensation to cover their work related medical treatment. In cases where the employer and insurer are denying benefits, the injured worker is often times unable to receive the proper medical treatment due to the lack of insurance. Alessandra Fuhrman with Workday Minnesota recently published the following article concerning proposed legislation [...]
Police officers in the line of work face an overabundant amount of stress. It has been shown that police officers are at an increased risk for cardiovascular events and even emotional difficulties such as depression. More than 400 police officers have participated in a study with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. The [...]
When you have a work related injury, sometimes all you need is a little help to get back on our feet. That is one of the reasons why rehabilitation services are offered to injured workers through Minnesota workers’ compensation. If you are injured at work, you may be eligible for rehabilitation services if you are [...]
For many foreign born workers, obtaining medical treatment following a work injury can be extremely difficult. This can be due to misconceptions about the culture and language barriers. Let me give you an example. The other day I was sitting in on a statement of my client to an insurance adjuster and their interpreter. Fortunately, [...]
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