Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Minnesota Workers’ Compensation & Workplace Injuries

Every year, thousands of Minnesota workers suffer workplace injuries or illnesses without warning. While some injuries are mild, others may be life-altering and even deadly.

Workers who are hurt on the job or suffer from a work-related illness are usually covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Every business in MN must have workers’ comp insurance, with a few exceptions.

Typically, these benefits pay for the employee’s medical expenses and a portion of their wages until they can get back to work.

In some cases, workers may be able to hold a third party accountable for their injuries, like property owners, contractors, or product manufacturers.

Our experienced workers’ comp attorneys in Minnesota can investigate your accident, determine who is at fault, and pursue compensation on your behalf — at no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Common Injuries at Work

Certain industries, like construction, manufacturing, health care, and retail, experience higher rates of workers' compensation claims due to the nature of their work.

However, regardless of the industry you work in, an employment-related accident can occur and result in serious injuries or illnesses.

Common work-related injuries include:

• Back injuries from overexertion
• Burns from fires and explosions
• Disfigurement
• Electrocution
• Fractured or broken bones
• Head and brain injuries
• Illnesses caused by exposure to hazardous substances
• Loss of limb or severe lacerations
• Noise-induced hearing loss
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Vision loss
• Death

After suffering a serious injury, you shouldn’t be further burdened with expensive medical bills.

Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Minnesota can help you afford the care you need while protecting your financial future.

Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Depending on your injury or illness, you may be able to access multiple types of workers’ compensation.

Minnesota workers’ comp benefits can include:

• Medical Benefits: Minnesota workers’ compensation covers reasonable and necessary medical care related to your work injury or illness. This can include doctor visits, hospital care, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and medical supplies needed to treat your condition.
• Temporary Partial Disability (TPD): TPD benefits are payable to employees who have returned to work but are earning less than their pre-injury gross weekly wage. They are paid at two-thirds of the difference between what the employee earned at the time of the injury and their current earnings.
• Temporary Total Disability (TTD): If your injury leaves you completely unable to work, you may be eligible for TTD benefits. These benefits equal two-thirds of your average weekly wage at the time of injury, and you typically cannot receive more than 130 weeks of TTD benefits.
• Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): If your injury results in a permanent loss of use of a body part, you may qualify for PPD benefits. PPD ratings are assigned as a percentage of disability to the body as a whole, and the total percentage rating is multiplied by a specific dollar amount to determine the benefits payable.
• Permanent Total Disability (PTD): For workers who are permanently and totally disabled due to a work-related injury, PTD benefits are paid at two-thirds of the gross weekly wage at the time of injury for as long as the disability continues.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits: Minnesota workers' compensation also provides vocational rehabilitation benefits to help injured workers return to suitable employment, including retraining programs where appropriate.
• Dependency (Death) Benefits: In the event of a fatal work injury, surviving spouses and children may be eligible for compensation to help after the loss of their loved one.

These benefits aim to provide financial stability, access to necessary medical care, and support for families affected by work-related injuries or illnesses.

How Our Workers’ Comp Attorneys in Minnesota Can Help

Unfortunately, around half of all injured worker claims are disputed by an insurer or employer.

When you work with Sokolove Law, we can determine whether the actions of your employer or the negligence of a third party played a role in your injuries, all while fighting for the compensation you deserve.

If you have a case, our workers’ comp attorneys in Minnesota can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your well-being. Find out more about the steps to file a workplace injury claim.

1. Contact Sokolove Law

At Sokolove Law, we provide free case reviews to determine if you may be eligible to file a Minnesota workers’ compensation claim.

During this time, we’ll ask you a few questions about the circumstances surrounding your injury, so we can better understand the specifics of your situation.

2. We’ll Gather Evidence to Support Your Case

If your injury qualifies, we’ll collect medical records, insurance claims, testimonies from experts, accident reports, and anything else needed to show that you have not been given enough workers’ compensation.

The evidence we collect will also help us determine who is at fault for your injury or illness. Workers’ compensation claims can be filed against employers, insurance companies, and third parties like property owners or contractors.

3. We'll File Your Minnesota Workers' Comp Claim

Your Minnesota workers’ comp lawsuit must be filed within the statute of limitations, which is a set of laws that limits how long you have to file a claim.

Once these deadlines pass, you won’t be able to file a claim or pursue compensation for your suffering ever again.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to make sure your claim is filed on time.

4. We'll Negotiate a Workers’ Comp Settlement

Our attorneys will try to negotiate a Minnesota workers’ compensation settlement with the defendant(s), which may include your employer, their insurance company, or a third party responsible for your injuries.

Receiving compensation from a workers’ compensation lawsuit in Minnesota can help with the cost of medical treatments and ease the financial strain of being unable to work.

If a settlement is unable to be reached, our workers’ comp lawyers in Minnesota are prepared to present your case in a trial and fight for a verdict on your behalf.

Our Past Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Settlements

At Sokolove Law, our attorneys have recovered over $10.3 Billion on behalf of our clients across the country, including many impacted by workplace injuries in Minnesota.

Our past work injury settlements and verdicts include:

• $2 Million to a worker who fell off a forklift and needed surgery
• $750,000 for a laborer who was hit by a truck
• $85,000 to a Minneapolis man who was punched in the head multiple times at the hospital where he worked
• $480,000 for a worker who needed surgery for a bulging disc
• $500,000 to a worker who was bitten by a dog
• $60,000 for an injured Goodhue agricultural field worker
• $360,000 to a technician who suffered a compressed spine fracture
• $450,000 for a worker who cut his finger while cleaning a machine
• $500,000 to a nurse who dislocated her ankle while helping a patient
• $70,000 for a North St. Paul man hurt on the job
• $840,000 to a victim of workplace injury
• $1.42 Million for a man who was injured at work

Workers’ comp settlements are determined by a number of factors, including the severity of your injury, the extent to which another party’s negligence played a role in your injury, and lost wages.

While there's never a guarantee of compensation, our Minnesota workers’ compensation attorneys will fight hard to get you everything you're entitled to.

Let Our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Minnesota Fight for You

At Sokolove Law, our workers’ compensation attorneys in Minnesota are dedicated to holding those responsible for your suffering accountable.

We’ll work to make the legal process as easy and stress-free as possible for you and your family.

Our team has already secured over $10.3 Billion for families across the country, including many in Minnesota.

Additionally, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Minnesota workers’ comp attorneys. We only get paid if you do, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.

Let us fight for the compensation you deserve. Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free case review.

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