Registered nurses are some of the most valuable employees in the healthcare profession. They take care of patients’ needs, administer medications, and perform a variety of other critical duties. Despite their importance, nurses put themselves in harm’s way every day due to workplace hazards. Nurses face several risks on the job. From belligerent patients to…
When you are injured at work, your life can change in an instant. You could spend weeks or even months in recovery. You could develop permanent disabilities that make it difficult to return to your previous position. In some cases, you may become unable to work at all. If you were injured in a workplace…
Workplace accidents happen every year in Minnesota. Some of these incidents result in serious injuries. Others lead to unexpected fatalities, leaving employees’ families in serious pain, distress, and, oftentimes, financial hardship. When these devastating events occur, many families do not realize that they may be eligible for financial compensation. Under Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system, eligible…
