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An unexpected notice for an independent medical exam may feel unsettling. You may receive this request while medical care or wage benefits remain under review. The exam does not replace your treating doctor. It can add another medical opinion to your Minnesota...
You may move through each shift with steady physical tasks. Each lift or twist can place pressure on your back, shoulders or knees. A sudden pull or a slow buildup may interrupt your routine and create questions about your limits. You may look for clear guidance...
Do your wrists ache after a long day of typing away at your computer? Do you feel constant pain in your lower back when you sit at your cubicle desk all day long? These aren’t just minor discomforts you should ignore. In fact, many office workers in Minnesota face...
A diagnosis of mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease is devastating. According to Asbestos.com, nearly 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with this rare but aggressive cancer each year, often decades after they were exposed on a job site. This invisible injury...
Long hours of lifting, twisting or working on an assembly line can slowly wear down your body. You might not notice the impact at first, but over time, the strain can cause pain that makes even simple tasks harder. In Illinois, repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)...
Employees hurt in major incidents often have immediate protection. They notify management of their injuries and may have to leave their shifts to seek treatment. Professionals hurt in on-the-job incidents often feel relatively confident about their eligibility for...
Properly reporting a work injury in Minnesota is crucial for protecting your rights and ensuring you receive appropriate compensation. This guide covers the essential aspects of when to report, how to report, and what to say when reporting a work injury. When to...
Compensation Cases If you've been injured at work in Minnesota and are seeking workers' compensation benefits, you may be asked to undergo an Independent Medical Examination (IME). Despite the term "independent," an IME is often arranged by your employer’s insurance...
Workplace injuries can be both physically and financially devastating. Understanding your rights and responsibilities under workers' compensation is crucial for protecting your well-being and securing the benefits you deserve. Workers' compensation: A brief overview...
Some work injuries are instantaneous. Momentary contact with equipment can break a bone immediately. Someone falling takes less than a second. They could injure their brain and require weeks of medical care afterward. Other injuries take a long time to develop. Some...
Work is often monotonous. People perform the same tasks throughout the day. If they keep the same job, they may do the same work for many years. Consistently performing the same job functions can lead to increased skill. Employees who have always worked in specific...
Information technology (IT) jobs aren't usually high risk. High-risk professions include maritime work, construction jobs and forestry professions. IT professionals often work in offices. They may have limited face-to-face exposure to customers. It is reasonable to...
According to Minnesota law, an occupational disease is a condition “peculiar to the occupation in which the employee is engaged and due to causes in excess of the hazards ordinary of employment….” For example, for firefighters, certain types of cancer can be...
Working in a manufacturing or industrial setting can be a smart career choice. Factory workers generally make more per hour than those in service-based professions. Manufacturing companies often offer decent benefits packages that include paid time off and various...
Blue-collar workers help keep Minnesota running. They drive commercial trucks, work in factories and repair infrastructure. They also take on a lot of personal risk because of their job responsibilities. A broken arm, a repetitive stress injury or a head injury from a...
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