Should I be Reimbursed for Travel to Medical Treatment?
Yes. Reasonable expenses include bus fares, auto mileage and parking expenses. Keep accurate records and submit the records to your insurer for reimbursement.
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The law governing the payment of attorney fees in workers’ compensation disputes has changed over time. • For injuries occurring on or after Oct. 1, 2013, the fee is 20 percent of the first $130,000 of compensation to a cumulative maximum of $26,000 for the same injury. The compensation judge may award excess fees. •…
Can Penalties be issued to the Employer?
The workers’ compensation board may issue penalties to the employer for failure to report the injury to the Department of Labor and Industry, deny benefits or failure to pay benefits without legally acceptable reasons, failure to pay settlement monies within 14 days of the Judges Award on Stipulation, failure to provide workers compensation insurance for…
Is it Safe to Take Advil, Aleve and other Pain Relievers?
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What is an Independent Contractor?
Minnesota Rules Chapter 5224 define particular occupations listed as independent contractors. If your occupation is not listed, the rules also define criteria that must be met in order to be considered as an independent contractor. Under the workers’ compensation law, a general contractor is liable to the injured employee of the subcontractor if the subcontractor…
Should I Hire a Work Comp Attorney?
YES. Employers and Insurers encourage injured workers not to hire an attorney. They have their own best interests in mind. Their goal is to close claims as quickly as possible for as little as possible. As such, they may not accurately represent your entitlement to benefits. The Workers’ Compensation Act is complex with numerous required…
What Should I do After a Work Related Injury?
For a work related injury report the accident/incident to your employer immediately. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Inform the doctor that you were injured at work, and what body part(s) hurts. Have your doctor write work restrictions and provide it to your employer. Follow your doctor’s recommendations. Contact attorneys Denise Lemmon or Conrad…