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What Happens After a Commercial Truck Accident?
Every year in Minnesota, thousands of people’s lives are dramatically altered due to collisions with commercial vehicles. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, in 2021 alone, there were 4,120 reported commercial vehicle accidents involving delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and… Read more »
A Guide to Light Duty Job Offers for Injured Employees
A common issue in workers’ compensation cases involves work restrictions and light-duty positions. Often, when a worker is injured, they receive work restrictions from their doctor that do not allow them to perform all aspects of their job. An employer… Read more »
In Pursuit of Justice: A Primer on Minnesota Wrongful Death Settlements and Lawsuits
The grief and heartache of losing a loved one in an unexpected, preventable incident are unparalleled. Beyond the profound emotional toll, this tragic event often comes with significant financial challenges and many unanswered questions. In legal terms, wrongful death is… Read more »
What Are Claim Petitions?
Under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act, you may be given the false perception that any injury you sustain while in the course and scope of your occupation will be automatically accepted by the employer and/or insurer. Unfortunately, that is false…. Read more »
Minnesota Independent Medical Examination (IME) Process: What You Need to Know
Minnesota Independent Medical Examination Process: What You Need to Know In Minnesota, as in many other states, one necessary part of the process for claiming wage loss benefits is the independent medical examination (IME). An IME impacts the outcome of… Read more »
What is a Worker’s Comp Deposition?
In workers’ compensation claims, one significant factor that can significantly influence the outcome is injured employees’ depositions: recorded, out-of-court testimonies given by a witness under oath. During a worker’s compensation deposition, the injured worker will be asked to provide their… Read more »
Properly Filing a First Report of Injury
Hi, I’m Jen Yackley, Partner and Attorney with Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A., and I’m here to talk to you today about filing first reports of injury when you’ve sustained a work-related injury. I’m going to delve a little deeper… Read more »
New PERA Legislation Puts Duty Disability Benefits in Jeopardy
The proposed PERA legislation is a serious blow to any duty-disabled first responder who returns to work in a new profession. There are three important parts to HF 1234 / SF 1959: (1) The bill severely penalizes duty disabled first responders who… Read more »
How Long Does My Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Case Stay Open?
Are you wondering, “How long does my Minnesota workers’ compensation stay open?” Sometimes, employers or insurers will tell you your case is closed to get you to abandon your claim for wage-loss benefits or to submit your medical bills and… Read more »
Minnesota Rehabilitation and Retraining FAQ
Navigating the aftermath of a workplace injury can be a daunting task as you grapple with the possibility of rejoining the workforce or adjusting to new limitations. You are not alone on this journey! Minnesota’s retraining and rehabilitation services are… Read more »