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Preparing for a Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Trial: What Injured Workers Can Expect

What Injured Workers Can Expect If you’re an injured worker in Minnesota and your workers’ compensation case is progressing toward trial, it’s important to understand what to expect. Whether you’re seeking wage-loss, medical benefits, permanent partial disability, or vocational rehabilitation, knowing the steps involved can help you feel more confident and prepared. At Meuser, Yackley […]

What Are Compensable Claims?

A compensable claim refers to an injury or illness directly related to the work you, the employee, performs. If you file a claim that’s not considered compensable, it might be delayed or denied for not meeting the necessary requirements. Must Occur in the Course and Scope of Employment For a worker’s compensation claim to be […]

Reporting an Injury: A Step-by-Step Guide

Reporting an Injury: A Step-by-Step Guide After you’ve been injured at work, you must report the incident immediately to protect your rights under Minnesota’s workers’ compensation laws. Missing a reporting deadline could delay your claim or result in denial of benefits. It also benefits the employers, as it provides them with the information they need […]

Denial of Primary Liability

In our Minnesota workers’ compensation law practice, we regularly see even the most legitimate workers’ compensation claims being denied by workers’ compensation insurance companies. If primary liability is denied on your Minnesota workers’ compensation claim, you should strongly consider consulting with a lawyer who is experienced in Minnesota work comp law. What is Primary Liability in Worker’s Compensation? […]