When you clock in for your shift at Hennepin Health, you dedicate yourself to caring for others, often putting their needs before your own safety. Workers’ compensation acts as your safety net, providing medical coverage and wage replacement when workplace injuries occur.
If you have been injured while working for Hennepin Health, Kemmitt, Sanford & Kramer will fight for your rights. Our skilled litigators have recovered tens of millions of dollars in unpaid and denied benefits for injured workers.
Contact us today for a free consultation with a Minneapolis workers’ compensation lawyer—we operate on a no-fee basis unless we secure a recovery in your case.
Healthcare settings can be dangerous environments. Hennepin Health employees are at a very high risk for serious injuries such as back strains, needle stick exposures, chemical burns, psychological trauma, and repetitive stress disorders.
Some of the most common causes of healthcare worker injuries include:
First, seek immediate medical attention and inform the doctor that your injury occurred at work. Next, report the incident to your supervisor or human resources department in writing within 14 days.
Your employer must then file a First Report of Injury with their insurance carrier. The insurance company will review your claim and send you a decision notice accepting or denying coverage.
When you file a workers’ compensation claim, you cannot hold your employer liable for your workplace injuries. However, exceptions exist. You may pursue additional legal action if a third party caused your injury or if your employer failed to carry required workers’ compensation insurance.
Additionally, if defective equipment manufactured by another company caused your injury, you might have a product liability claim separate from workers’ compensation.
While legal representation benefits any injured worker, attorney involvement becomes essential in certain situations. You should definitely contact a workers’ compensation lawyer if your claim has been denied, if you’re receiving inadequate medical treatment, or if your employer disputes that your injury is work-related.
Additionally, cases involving permanent disabilities, complex medical conditions, or employer retaliation require experienced legal guidance. An attorney can also help when insurance companies delay payments or when you need to appeal unfavorable decisions.
Minnesota law requires you to report workplace injuries to your employer within 14 days of the incident. However, you have up to 180 days to file a formal workers’ compensation claim.
It is always best to file your claim sooner rather than later; delays can lead to lost evidence, fading witness memories, and increased scrutiny from insurance companies.
If you were injured while working at Hennepin Health, you have rights that your employer and their representatives cannot ignore. At Kemmitt, Sanford & Kramer, our Hennepin workers’ comp lawyers will work tirelessly to secure the benefits and medical care that you need to recover.
Contact us at (877) 630–7338 for a free consultation and learn how we can help protect your rights following a workplace injury.
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