When a workplace injury occurs, workers’ compensation insurance can provide critical financial support. Workers’ compensation benefits can help pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and temporary and permanent disability. We often think of workplace injuries as purely physical, but mental health conditions can arise as well. It is a common misconception that workers’ compensation will…
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. In the state of Minnesota, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, which means that employees are entitled to benefits regardless of who caused the injury or illness. However, not every injury is covered by this insurance policy….
In Minnesota, workers who are injured or become ill while performing their job duties are generally eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are designed to provide financial support to workers who are unable to work while recovering from their injury or illness. Regarding lost wages, workers can claim two main categories of benefits. Temporary…
