Most injured workers believe there is no need for an attorney after a work injury. After all, their benefits are being paid, a nurse case manager has been helping them schedule their doctor visits, and the adjuster is just so darn nice. What you don't know is that the...
Month: May 2012
Welcome To Minnesota Disability’s Workers’ Compensation Blog
Minnesota Disability was founded with the sole goal to represent disabled and injured individuals living in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. When Minnesota Disability represents a client we take charge and prepare all the proper forms, file the necessary papers,...
The Workers Compensation Insurer Is Paying My Benefits, Do I Really Need An Attorney?
There is the possibility that you don't need an attorney. However, I have NEVER seen an admitted injury case in my private practice where ALL of the benefits due were properly paid to an injured worker and in a timely fashion! So does it happen or can it happen;...
The Best Workers Compensation Attorneys In Minnesota? You Found Them.
Why do most of our referrals come from past clients? There are many reasons but the main reason is will FIGHT to obtain the best outcome possible whether by going to hearing, mediation, or possible settlement of your case. The attorney's...
I’ve Been Injured at Work. Who Pay My Medical Bills?
NOT YOU! If the workers compensation carrier accepts your claim, ALL reasonable and necessary health care treatment related to your work injury must be paid. Unlike most health care plans, there are no deductibles or prepays involved. Fortunately, with few exceptions,...
Is There Help for Unemployed Workers With New or Old Work Comp Injuries?
In the first two months of this year, Minnesota lost 24,000 jobs across a multitude of areas including professional, manufacturing and government. It is important to remember that a lay off does NOT relieve an employer's obligation to continue providing ongoing...
Do I Need To Attend An Independent Medical Examination?
In most cases the answer is YES! However, you should NEVER, EVER go into an independent medical examination believing you are meeting with a doctor who cares about helping to relieve your pain or discomfort. On a very rare occasion that does occur; I've actually seen...
Best Minnesota Workers Compensation Attorneys
How do you choose the BEST or TOP Minnesota work comp attorney? As a former defense attorney who formerly represented employers and insurers, every lawyer I encountered had a "reputation" with other lawyers and I would venture to guess with workers compensation...
Are Work Comp Settlements A Good Idea?
I have been involved in thousands of workers compensation settlements over the past two decades. Having represented employers and insurers in the past and now that I represent exclusively injured workers I can tell you that both sides enter a settlement for many of...