Comp Wonk - Minnesota Workers Compensation Blog - Written by Lawyers and Attorneys | Law Office of Thomas Mottaz » Uncategorized http://compwonk.com Minnesota Workers' Compensation Blog written by lawyers, attorneys and others for injured workers to provide information regarding work comp in MN. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:00:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Comp Wonk posts of the week | 6/13-6/18 http://compwonk.com/2010/06/19/comp-wonk-posts-of-the-week-613-618/ http://compwonk.com/2010/06/19/comp-wonk-posts-of-the-week-613-618/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:00:07 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=2027  Top Posts of the Weeks
  • New Blog post The NOID needs to be CLEAR |Powell v. Stein Industry http://bit.ly/ag11U1 
  • RT @KSTP Delta Employee Found Dead At MSP. See prior tweet on DOLI stats on fatalities. http://bit.ly/8X5Kj1 
  • RT @mndli Fatalities investigated by Minnesota OSHA: 2005 through 2009. http://go.usa.gov/3wu  
  • RT @jenniferfrantz For ALL Mn attorneys: @mypractice Guest Post from @boydjohnson: “Probate and Estate Law Changes” – http://ht.ly/1YWSD
  • Recorded statements. Just don’t do it. http://kurl.ws/rE 
  • Healthcare reform and workers compensation. Will work comp be better? http://kurl.ws/rD 
  • Symptoms of a spinal fracture. http://kurl.ws/rC
  • RT @workdaymn Nurses allege lockout, file charges against hospitals http://tinyurl.com/355ld5g 
  • RT @OGOchoCinco All my interviews will be in espanol this season http://twitpic.com/1wvggj 
  • News & Features from Minnesota Public Radio – Twin Cities nurses to vote Monday on another strike http://bit.ly/aAYalH 
  • Dr. Jeffrey Dick explains spine surgery. http://kurl.ws/rB 
    • ]]>     http://compwonk.com/2010/06/19/comp-wonk-posts-of-the-week-613-618/feed/ 0     Waddel Signs: What does it mean for my Minnesota workers’ compensation case? http://compwonk.com/2010/06/04/waddel-signs-what-does-it-mean/ http://compwonk.com/2010/06/04/waddel-signs-what-does-it-mean/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:39 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=434 One of the many ways the employer and insurer may try to deny you claim is on the basis that you are “faking” your symptoms. In order to determine if you are faking, they will typically have you undergo an Adverse Medical Examination to assess your symptoms.  Mike Bryant  posted about “Waddel signs” which is a series of tests that the adverse examiner may use to determine if you are faking.

    As Mr. Bryant noted in his blog, if an adverse examiner believes you have certain “Waddel signs” there are ways in which an experienced attorney can attack those findings. 

    If you find yourself in a situation where you are without council and the adverse examiner is against you, it may be in your best interests to retain an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to help you.

    ]]>     http://compwonk.com/2010/06/04/waddel-signs-what-does-it-mean/feed/ 0     Finding Minnesota Workers Compensation Court of Appeals Decisions on the Web http://compwonk.com/2010/06/01/finding-minnesota-workers-compensation-court-of-appeals-decisions-on-the-web/ http://compwonk.com/2010/06/01/finding-minnesota-workers-compensation-court-of-appeals-decisions-on-the-web/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:05 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=322 Attorneys rely heavily on case law to support their case or to dispute the other sides position.  Several services such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis offers the ability to search for particular cases related to work comp matters.  Unfortunately, these services can be quite expensive.

    Fortunately, there are less expensive alternatives for researching case law. The Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (WCCA) website offers individuals the ability to search cases through 1995.

    The WCCA is in the process of adding cases through 1984. For decisions not currently in the case archive see the Workers’ Compensation Decisions (W.C.D.) volumes published by the Minnesota Department of Administration or contact this court at (651) 296-6526. The WCD volumes can be typically found in the local law library.

    The Minnesota Supreme Court Cases can also be researched on the Minnesota State Law Library website. Also, if you are looking for the current statutes and rules they are posted on the Minnesota Office of the Rivsor of Statutes website.

    ]]>     http://compwonk.com/2010/06/01/finding-minnesota-workers-compensation-court-of-appeals-decisions-on-the-web/feed/ 0     New contributor to Comp Wonk – David Kempston http://compwonk.com/2010/05/21/new-contributor-to-comp-wonk-david-kempston/ http://compwonk.com/2010/05/21/new-contributor-to-comp-wonk-david-kempston/#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 02:27:42 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=1807 We are very happy to announce that we have a new team member and author on board, David Kempston, an attorney with The Law Office of Thomas Mottaz. 

    David has been a strong advocate for the injured worker. Since 2000 he has been designated “Super Lawyer” by the Minnesota Journal of Law and Politics. He also is listed in The Best Lawyers in America as seen in Minnesota Monthly.

    Speaking and writing on workers’ compensation related topics has come easy for David as he frequently lectures and writes on the Minnesota workers’ compensation law.   For more information concerning David, feel free to check out his firms website. 

    We look forward to the insight David will bring to our readers.

    ]]>     http://compwonk.com/2010/05/21/new-contributor-to-comp-wonk-david-kempston/feed/ 0     Workers’ Compensation Policy Summit 2010 http://compwonk.com/2010/05/14/workers-compensation-policy-summit-2010/ http://compwonk.com/2010/05/14/workers-compensation-policy-summit-2010/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 15:00:48 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=1694 The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) will sponsor its annual Workers’ Compensation Policy Summit  June 14 through16, at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minn.

    The DOLI website notes that is a “two-and-a-half-day policy and education conference will feature multiple breakout sessions led by experts and stakeholders in workers’ compensation and occupational safety and health.”  The conference will examine current issues that affect employers, employees, insurers, medical providers, legislators, attorneys and others who comprise Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system.

    I will not be able to attend, but I will be interested to find out how it goes. I will plan on posting on it afterwards.

    ]]>     http://compwonk.com/2010/05/14/workers-compensation-policy-summit-2010/feed/ 0     Link round up http://compwonk.com/2009/02/20/link-round-up/ http://compwonk.com/2009/02/20/link-round-up/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:00:04 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=1018 babiesComp as Enabler: The Nadya Suleman Story| Workers’ Comp Insider

    How to Prevent Long-Term Disability from Back Injuries | My Disability Blog

    Be a hero on your own time (McDonalds refuses to pay work comp) | Arkansas Times

    Immigrant advocate: SC workers’ comp bill unfair | Forbes

    ]]>     http://compwonk.com/2009/02/20/link-round-up/feed/ 0     Under construction http://compwonk.com/2009/02/11/under-construction/ http://compwonk.com/2009/02/11/under-construction/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:23:30 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=881 construction1We are undergoing some changes at Comp Wonk.  Please bear with us as over the next few days we undergo a makeover.  When we are finished it should be better than before.

    We will continue to provide great content concerning Minnesota workers’ compensation matters. Stay tuned.

    Thanks you.

    ]]>     http://compwonk.com/2009/02/11/under-construction/feed/ 0     Link roundup http://compwonk.com/2009/02/09/link-roundup-2/ http://compwonk.com/2009/02/09/link-roundup-2/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:00:42 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=874 link-copyThe Brain Trust: Steve Sviggum, Department of Labor and Industry | Saint Paul Legal Ledger

    Proposed changes to workers’ compensation system raises concerns | WorkdayMinnesota

    Congressman seeks national review of state workers’ compensation laws | Insurance Journal

    ]]>     http://compwonk.com/2009/02/09/link-roundup-2/feed/ 0     Find me on the internet http://compwonk.com/2009/01/28/the-various-ways-to-find-me/ http://compwonk.com/2009/01/28/the-various-ways-to-find-me/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:30:08 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=782 social-mediaOne of the many things that sets me apart from other attorneys is my accessibility.  Not only am I available on my cell phone, email and at the office, I also can be found on a variety of social media outlets. Most evenings you can find me on facebook or twitter talking about work comp and other issues.

    If you are interested you can find me on the following sites.

    Feel free to say hi anytime.

    ]]>     http://compwonk.com/2009/01/28/the-various-ways-to-find-me/feed/ 0     Link round up: back injuries http://compwonk.com/2009/01/16/link-round-up-back-injuries/ http://compwonk.com/2009/01/16/link-round-up-back-injuries/#comments Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:00:12 +0000 Jerry Sisk http://compwonk.com/?p=723
  • Preventing Back Injuries in Healthcare Settings | The NIOSH
  • Glossary of back terms | AJNR
  • Back pain at work: Preventing aches, pains and injuries | Mayo Clinic
  • MRI of the Spine | Radiology Info
  • Back Problems and Injuries – Check Your Symptoms | WebMd
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