Month: January 2015
Can Correctional Officers Qualify For PERA Duty Disability Benefits?
The short answer is yes, depending on how the correctional officer sustained his or her injury. The legislative intent in cases such as these is framed by Minnesota Statutes section 353.63, in which the legislature announced that special consideration should be… Read more »
Can I File a Civil Lawsuit Against My Employer for A Work Injury?
While pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, clients often ask if they can sue their employer for the employer’s role in their work related injury. The short answer is no, but there may be a third-party claim through which a lawsuit can be… Read more »
Frostbite And Other Cold Weather Injuries Covered Under Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
The last couple weeks here in Minnesota have been cold! While we Minnesotans think of ourselves as a hardy breed of people able to tolerate the cold, even the toughest among us need to take precautions to stay warm and safe during… Read more »
The Rules of Evidence in Workers’ Compensation, PERA Duty Disability, and Health Care Continuation Hearings v. Rules of Evidence in Civil Court
In the law, a body of rules governs whether or not evidence is admissible or able to be presented to a judge or a jury to help the fact-finder make a determination on the merits of a case. The rules… Read more »
What is a Notice of Intent to Discontinue Benefits (NOID)?
If you have received a Notice of Intent to Discontinue Benefits, more commonly referred to as a NOID, then the workers’ compensation insurance company is attempting to stop payment of your ongoing wage loss benefits. Before an insurance company can cut… Read more »
Preventing Violence in the Workplace: Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
Preventing violence in the workplace involves recognizing situations that could potentially lead to violence and taking steps to prevent violent incidents. A safe work environment is everyone’s responsibility. Employees should be trained on how to recognize an unsafe situation relating… Read more »