St. Paul Construction Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Construction is among the most dangerous trades in Minnesota, and the workers who build St. Paul’s roads, hospitals, and other essential infrastructure know it. What many injured construction laborers do not expect is how difficult it can be to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. 

When you are recovering from a construction injury, trust the St. Paul workers’ compensation lawyers at Kemmitt, Sanford & Kramer to handle every step of your claim. We represent construction employees throughout St. Paul whose benefits are delayed, underpaid, or denied outright. If you were hurt on a jobsite, call (877) 630–7338 for a free consultation and find out what your claim is worth. 

How Construction Injury Benefits Work in St. Paul

Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system is no-fault. You do not have to prove your employer did anything wrong; you only have to show that your injury arose out of and in the course of your work. 

An accepted claim can provide the following benefits:

• Payment for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment
• Temporary total disability benefits that replace roughly two-thirds of your average weekly wage while you cannot work
• Temporary partial disability benefits if you return to work at reduced hours or pay
• Permanent partial disability benefits for lasting impairment
• Permanent total disability benefits if you can never return to gainful employment
• Vocational rehabilitation, including retraining and job placement services
• Death and dependency benefits for the families of workers killed on the job

Common Construction Injuries in Minnesota

Construction sites in St. Paul are full of hazards, and injured construction workers commonly suffer from:

• Falls from ladders, scaffolding, and roofs
• Crush injuries 
• Electrocution and electrical burns
• Traumatic brain injuries 
• Spinal cord injuries 
• Amputations 
• Repetitive stress injuries 
• Hearing loss 
• Occupational illness 

Rights for Construction Laborers Following a Serious Onsite Accident

If you were hurt while working on a St. Paul construction site, you have the right to choose your own treating doctor and to pursue workers’ comp benefits without retaliation. You also have the right to refuse a return to light-duty work that exceeds your medical restrictions.

Workers’ compensation is not your only path to financial recovery. Construction sites are crowded with general contractors, subcontractors, equipment lessors, and manufacturers. If one of those third parties caused your injury, you may file a separate personal injury lawsuit against them. 

What to Do If Your Construction Injury Workers’ Comp Claim Is Disputed or Denied

A dispute or denial is not the end of your workers’ comp claim. You have the right to appeal the decision and present evidence that supports your injury and your need for benefits. Here is what to do if the insurer pushes back:

• Request the insurer’s written explanation of the denial or dispute.
• Gather relevant evidence, including medical records, incident reports, witness names, and photographs of the site.
• If your claim was disputed, your attorney will contact the insurer or your employer to negotiate the disagreement.
• If your claim was denied or negotiations fail, file a Claim Petition with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

Kemmitt, Sanford & Kramer can manage each of these steps and represent you at every conference and hearing.

Contact a St. Paul Construction Workers’ Comp Attorney to Discuss Your Claim

After a construction site injury, you deserve the workers’ comp benefits you have earned. The St. Paul workers’ compensation lawyers at Kemmitt, Sanford & Kramer will fight for your right to compensation at every stage. Schedule your free consultation today to get started