Workers’ Compensation Blog
What you need to know about workers comp and Telehealth.
There’s no doubt, life has dramatically changed since the beginning of the pandemic. Businesses have been forced to change the way that they operate, some restaurants are relying solely on take-out and curbside service, there’s now a limit on the number people allowed...
Critical Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury
A workplace injury can have devastating consequences for you and your family, not only in lost wages but depending on the severity, an injury at work could result in expensive medical bills, lengthy recovery times, physical therapy, and even emotional distress. That...
You are a healer who suffers constant pain. Can workers comp benefits help?
As a medical professional you spend hours on your feet every day, and perform intricate tasks with your hands day in and day out. You may also routinely squat and stretch to reach tools and supplies, and spend hours typing inpatient data. These tasks put you at risk...
How Social Media Can Negatively Impact Your Workers’ Comp Claim
In this time of social isolation, staying connected is more important than ever. The New York Times reported that Facebook and Instagram have enjoyed a 50% increase in usage as a direct result of the coronavirus. The average user spends 58 minutes per day on social....
9 Reasons why your workers comp claim could be denied.
If your workers comp claim was denied, you should know you don’t have to take no for an answer. The Workers’ Compensation system is complex, and your claim could be turned down for any number of reasons, but what you may not know is that if your claim is denied, you...
If you’re in pain now, wait until the paperwork starts.
According to the National Safety Council, every 7 seconds, someone gets hurt while on the job. Not every injury will result in serious health problems or missed work, but any injury can cause health issues over time. If you’re one of the unlucky workers who have...
Can I still get workers comp if I quit my job after getting hurt?
Let’s take a look at a hypothetical situation. Let’s say you’re having a bad week. You’re carrying your piping hot coffee through the warehouse when you trip over some cables that were being improperly stored. You fall, hot coffee burns your hands, ruins your shirt...
I had a fall at work. Should I file for workers comp?
When it comes to falls, the Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) has requirements that have to be met in order for the accident to qualify for coverage. Just being on the clock or at your employer’s location is not enough. Trip and Fall Injury Trip and fall injuries...
LESSON LEARNED: If you are injured at work; don’t wait to file.
Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman, Alapati “Al” Noga, 53, is not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits according to the state’s top court, following repeated head trauma that he claims caused a dementia diagnosis. The Minnesota Supreme Court filed an...
Hurt at work? The importance of reporting every bruise.
When someone is injured on the job, all too often, the focus is on the most severe parts of the body hurt, while the minor aches and pains from other parts of the body are ignored. However, in a workers’ comp claim, it’s extremely important to report every ache,...
I was hurt at work and tested positive for pot, What now?
Medical marijuana is a hot topic throughout the nation right now. While there has been great strides in the legalization of marijuana for the treatment of medical diagnosis, there has also been much debate about its use during activities such as driving, working and...
Open workers comp claim? What you post on social media could cost you.
Social media connects more and more people every single day. The growth of social networks like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and SnapChat is creating an environment where people are comfortable sharing every aspect of their day to day lives. In this modern era,...