I Was Injured Commuting to or From Work. Am I Covered Under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act?
The general rules is, you will not be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you were commuting to or from work at the time you were injured; however, there are a few exceptions to this rule. In Minnesota, the general rule is that workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees who sustain injuries “while engaged in, on, or about the premises […]
Mounted Police Officers and Workers’ Compensation Injuries
In the state of Minnesota, the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth maintain mounted patrol units. The Minnesota Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Association (MSMPA) is comprised of volunteer and reserve units of mounted deputy sheriffs across the state who assist the County Sheriff whenever appropriate. Mounted patrol units help with crowd control, crime control, search and rescue, […]
Will I Be Offered a Settlement on My Workers’ Compensation Case?
Individuals who suffer a work injury in Minnesota often wonder if or when they will receive a settlement. In fact, there are “work comp settlement calculators” on the Internet that mislead people into thinking that punching a few numbers into a form will give them a settlement estimate. In Minnesota workers’ compensation is a “pay as you go” […]
FAQs: Timing of Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Payments
At Meuser Law Office, P.A. we are committed to ensuring our clients are kept informed during the Minnesota workers’ compensation claim process and they know what to expect each step of the way. The process can be complex and confusing with many questions along the way. Here are some of the frequently asked questions: How long does the workers’ compensation insurer […]
