Call attorneys Denise Lemmon or Conrad Tanasychuk. The insurer is required to consider the exploration of retraining equally as job search if it will return an injured worker to suitable gainful employment.
Any injury occurring at work, including aggravations of a pre-existing condition, a gradual onset of symptoms or an illness. Some examples of injuries that occur at work may include sprains, strains, lacerations, contusions, herniations, tears, fractures, from falling, lifting, running machines, bending or any activity while at work. An employee may also have a long…
You need to job search to be entitled to ongoing temporary total disability benefits if you are released to work with restrictions. You should not sign a Job Placement Plan and Agreement or initiate job search without consulting with attorneys Denise Lemmon or Conrad Tanasychuk. The insurer may use an inadequate job search as the…
Employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance for employees. If an employee has an injury and the employer has no insurance coverage, there are remedies available. An employee may request the Special Compensation Fund to provide benefits. In order to determine if you qualify for such assistance, please call our office. Every Case is…
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…
If your disability stops you from working for at least six (6) months and your recovery will last at least one (1) year from the date you become disabled, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. An application must be completed to obtain a determination regarding these benefits. Also, they must be coordinate…
There is no fee to obtain an attorney. You won’t incur any hourly fees for our legal services. Our fees are based on a contingency of what we recover for you. The insurer is required to pay attorney fees for disputes regarding medical or rehabilitation issues. Contact attorneys Denise Lemmon or Conrad Tanasychuk for a…