Minnesota Work Injury Lawyers

Injuries That Qualify For Workers’ Comp Benefits In Minnesota

At Midwest Disability, LLC., our experienced MN work injury attorneys have years of experience helping the injured and ill in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from working and earning an income, let a work injury lawyer help you get workers’ compensation or benefits.

Qualifying Injuries For Workers’ Compensation

What injuries qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? Essentially, any injury or illness that was caused, aggravated, or accelerated by work activities qualifies as a workers’ comp injury. Many cases involve multiple injuries suffered in the same accident. Some involve a single injury and then consequential injuries that resulted from the initial injury, all of which should be covered by workers’ compensation. Our Minnesota work injury lawyers can help.

Understanding Injury and Illness Qualifications for Benefit Claims

What injuries qualify for benefits? The answer to that question can hinge on the language in the policy itself. For the most part, if an injury or illness prevents you from doing your job for a substantial period of time, you should qualify for benefits under most policies. Proving that you qualify for benefits can be challenging, and maintaining benefits for the duration of your recovery even more so. Our attorneys are ready to help.

Physical Injuries And Illnesses

Our MN work injury attorneys help people who have suffered from injuries and illnesses of all types, including physical injuries and illnesses such as:

• Back and spine injuries
• Neck injuries
• Head injuries
• Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
• Joint replacement
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Asthma
• Heart attack
• Hearing loss
• MRSA infections

Our Minnesota work injury lawyers also handle workers’ compensation cases involving worsening of preexisting conditions. These cases are complex, but if an existing medical condition is aggravated or accelerated because of work activities, you are eligible for workers’ comp benefits.

Our work injury attorneys have been helping injured workers across Minnesota since 1996, so let us put our experience to work for you. We serve communities throughout Minnesota, including Minneapolis, St.Paul, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato, Fargo/Moorhead, and Rochester. It does not matter where you live, our lawyers can help. If we don’t win, you don’t pay, so call or email us to schedule a free case evaluation.

Mental Injuries And Illnesses

Qualifying injuries are not always physical. Mental conditions, such as depression and anxiety, caused by workplace activities also entitle you to workers’ compensation benefits. You may also be entitled to benefits under your policy. In many cases, mental conditions are referred to as consequential injuries. They are the result of physical injuries that were suffered in the workplace. For example, a person who suffers a neck or back injury in a workplace accident may begin to suffer from depression because of all of the new obstacles he or she has to deal with because of the physical harm suffered. That worker is entitled to compensation for both the back injury and the depression.

Minnesota Workplace Injuries FAQ

The aftermath of a workplace injury can pose many challenges. Having the right answers can provide clarity after suffering a work injury in Minnesota.

What steps should I take after a work injury?

If injured while working, taking the proper steps in the immediate aftermath protects your rights and your workers’ compensation benefits. Here is a step-by-step guide to consider:

• Seek medical attention immediately
• Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible
• Document the injury and any related details
• Keep copies of medical records and other documents

Skipping any of these steps could threaten your claim and pose the risk of delays or even a denial of benefits. An experienced attorney can provide guidance, helping ensure no detail goes overlooked.

What are some common types of workplace injuries in Minnesota?

Work injuries in Minnesota tend to vary widely based on factors like the industry, its risks and the severity of the incident. Common accidents and the injuries they can cause include:

• Falls, slips and trips: Fractures, sprains and head injuries
• Overexertion: Strains, sprains and chronic pain
• Work-related auto accidents: Whiplash, spinal cord damage and brain injuries
• Machine accidents: Lacerations, amputations and crush injuries
• Repetitive stress injuries: Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and other cumulative injuries

Understanding your injury risks can help you take preventive measures and know what to do if hurt on the job.

What are my rights as an injured worker?

Under Minnesota workers’ compensation law, you are entitled to:

• Medical treatment, including hospitalization and rehabilitation
• Vocational therapy to rebuild work ability
• Wage replacement benefits if unable to work

You may also qualify for disability benefits if the injury causes partial or total disability.

What role does an experienced work injury lawyer fill?

An MN work injury attorney can protect and maximize your benefits by explaining the system, filing documents and representing you amid disputes or litigation.
Our entire team has the experience to help with even the most complex workers’ compensation claim. Testimonials from our past clients attest to the value and strength we can bring to your Minnesota work injury claim.

Contact Our Minnesota Work Injury Lawyers

Our experienced work injury lawyers in Minneapolis handle all types of MN workers’ comp claims. Call 888-387-4135 for a free consultation.