Minnesota Workers Compensation Entitlements
While it is against the law to operate a business without workers compensation, there are many businesses and insurance companies that will do anything in their power to discredit an employees work related injury. Dealing with any insurance claim is tedious and difficult enough without the added stress of losing your income and your job over it.
If you are facing a work related injury and worried about how your workers compensation claim is being handled, then contact our team of qualified Minnesota workers compensation attorneys today by filling out the form on the side of this page or phoning one of our office numbers.
Workers Compensation Entitlements in Minnesota
Under the state of Minnesota, if you have been injured in the workplace, then you are entitled to certain workers compensation benefits including:
- A percentage of your lost wages. This will depend on the company and the insurance.
- Medical expenses related to the treatment of your work injury
- Spouse and dependant benefits if you die from a work related injury
- Vocational rehabilitation services if the injury you have sustained means you cannot work at your previous position
- Permanent impairment benefits
Documenting Workers Compensation Claims
In order to receive workers compensation you will need to prove two main things:
· That the injury occurred at work or that the disease or illness you are suffering is job related
· That the injured worker is an employee (not an independent contractor) of the company
This means you will need to keep documentation of any workers compensation claim, doctor’s visits, medical receipts, medical record, medication records, employment history, pay slips and other documentation that can prove these two things.
Problems with Workers Compensation Entitlements
Although these entitlements will help you get by, in many instances, they may not be enough, especially if you are facing a serious injury or permanent disability and unable to ever work again. You could be looking at additional expenses such as child care fees, transportation costs, nanny or caretaker fees, loss of a second income if your spouse must stop working to take care of you, and additonal medication costs.
Furthermore, most insurance agencies are trained to give you as little as physically possible. This is how they operate and make their money. There are several different rules and regulations in place depending on your company and your insurance provider – while you may have been asked to look at the workers compensation laws when you were first hired, there is a good chance that you cannot remember the exact protocol. Reitan Law Firm can help you sift through these complications and take the stress out of any workers compensation claims, benefits and entitlements.
Minnesota Workers Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured in your workplace, then you have the right to financial compensation. Reitan Law Office has represented injured Minnesotans for more than 30 years and would be happy to discuss your worker compensation case with you. We can assist with any medical claims, legal complications and workers compensation denials that you may be facing. There is no charge to meet with us and ask your questions.
We provide two convenient locations to choose from. Call 507-388-1800 in Mankato or 952-448-2800 in Twin Cities and speak to a qualified and compassionate Minnesota personal injury lawyer attorney today!