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.
Should I report a work injury? Generally, if you tell your employer within 14 days after the injury, you have provided timely notice. If you tell your employer between 15 and 30 days after your injury, your employer may deny your claim due to late notice. If you tell your employer between 31 and 180…
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…
The workers compensation system in Minnesota and other states were initially established to provide benefits such as wage loss, medical benefits and rehabilitation for injured workers. Now….things are changing, causing serious consequences for thousands of employees’ who have suffered serious injuries at work. A ProPublica and NPR investigation found that the cutbacks can be so…
Mediation services for injured workers cases are offered through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Workers Compensation Division and the Office of Administrative Hearings in St. Paul, MN. The advantage of utilizing the Office of Administrative Hearings is that Judges act in the role of a mediator and provide extensive knowledge and experience in…
You are entitled to these benefits and you need to act quickly to protect your benefits. Contact attorneys Denise Lemmon or Conrad Tanasychuk, to file the necessary petitions or objections. Every Case is Unique – Let Us Answer Your Questions
A qualified rehabilitation consultant (QRC) provides rehabilitation services, if you need help returning to work due to your injury. You have the right to choose your own QRC. If you do not, the insurer will refer you to one. There are specific time limits to request a different QRC, if this happens. It is important…