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A construction accident can leave you with medical bills, missed paychecks and injuries that affect your life outside work. Minnesota workers’ compensation may cover some of those losses. But what if another person or company helped cause the accident? In some cases,...
The biggest financial impact of an injury suffered on the job is often the medical expenses. Find out below what benefits you could be entitled to if you sustained a workplace injury in Minnesota. What kind of benefits am I entitled to for my injury? There are several...
Minnesota law sets time limits for reporting workplace injuries and seeking workers' compensation benefits, yet employees may assume any minor delay invalidates their claim. If you have suffered an injury on the job and are wondering how much time you have left, can...
You slip on ice in your company's parking lot and hurt your wrist. Does workers' comp pick up the bill? The answer depends on a few key factors, and federal guidelines offer a helpful framework for figuring out where you stand. What is the parking lot rule? Most...
What do I do if I suffer a brain injury at work? If you sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while on the job, you must seek medical attention immediately. Seeking medical attention is crucial even if there are no visible signs of injury since symptoms may not...
If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Minnesota, you may still get a denial even when your doctor says your condition limits your ability to work. That result can be confusing, especially when the same doctor has treated you over time and...
What kind of benefits am I entitled to, and for how long? Once you reported your injury with your employer, and the workers' compensation insurer approved your claim, you should be entitled to wage loss benefits depending on your work and health status. First, your...
The Social Security Administration has announced another update to its Compassionate Allowance List. The newly added conditions are: Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency – Neonatal Form and Type 1 Aicardi Syndrome Baraitser-Winter Syndrome Beare-Stevenson Cutis Gyrata...
Autism can affect your ability to communicate, interact with others, concentrate, adapt to changes, and function independently. For some individuals, these limitations can make it difficult, if not impossible to maintain full-time employment. If autism significantly...
If your depression gets severe enough every winter to affect your ability to work, you may be wondering whether it qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance. For many people in Minnesota and across the Midwest, seasonal mental disorders are far more than the...
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