What types of workers’ compensation benefits are available for injured workers?

On May 3, 2010, in Getting Back to Work, Getting Paid, Getting the System, Getting Treatment, by Jerry Sisk

Although the law controls the specific amounts duration and types of benefits in effect at the time of the injury, there are 4 main types of benefits available to an injured worker.

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Providing health care to Minnesotans

On April 23, 2010, in Getting Back to Work, Getting the System, by Jerry Sisk

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 [...]

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Police officers : Stress related heart attacks

On February 19, 2009, in Getting Back to Work, Getting the System, by Jerry Sisk

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 [...]

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Getting rehab on it

On February 6, 2009, in Getting Back to Work, by Jerry Sisk

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 [...]

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