Posted on 30 August 2009
One of the many questions I get asked by injured workers is “What am I going to get for my injury?” Unlike most civil cases, the Minnesota workers compensation system offers certain benefits when you are injured. The employer and insurer may not tell you what is available and when it might be available to you. Consequently, you may be losing out on benefits you deserve.
Benefits available under MN work comp includes:
- Wage loss benefits which may incude Temporary total, Temporary partial or Permanent and total disability/dependency benefits
- Permanent partial disability benefits if your injury is permanent and meets certain legal requirements
- Medical benefits
- Rehabilitation assistance
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Posted on 02 January 2009
In a recent post, James Shiffer discussed how a patient goes about checking up on their respective doctors or medical professionals.
He first recommends that you look on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice’s website. This is the the agency that licenses and disciplines doctors. From there you can look at the list of disciplinary actions. There is also information available by searching the professional profile.
The board launched the searchable professional profile about two years ago, so “consumers can make informed health care decisions,” executive director Robert Leach told Mr. Shiffer.
If you are concerned about your medical professional, these resources are good a way to determine if any sanctions or disciplinary action has been brought against them in the past.
(photo: Meyerson & O’Neil)
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One of the many questions I get asked by injured workers is “What am I going to get for my injury?” Unlike most civil cases, the Minnesota workers compensation system offers certain benefits when you are injured. The employer and insurer may not tell you what is available and when it might be available to you. Consequently, you may be losing out on benefits you deserve.
