My Boss Made Me Use Vacation Days for an Injury at Work.
Does my Company have Workers’ Compensation for my Injury?
Minnesota workers’ compensation is required by every company in the state to benefit any employees that are injured on the job. The program is designed to provide medical and wage-loss help to workers who become sick or injured because of work.
The Minnesota workers’ compensation system is no-fault, meaning that it does not matter who was at fault for the injury.
Mottaz and Sisk Injury and Work Compensation Lawyers have years of experience in successfully representing injured workers. We work tirelessly for our clients in Minnesota, including assisting our clients maximize the amount of compensation they can receive for their work injury.
If you have suffered from an injury on the job, contact us here or call 763-421-8226 for a free case evaluation. We are here for you.
What Injuries are Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Minnesota?
Most injuries that happen at work benefit from workers’ compensation in Minnesota. This includes injuries that occur suddenly as well as injuries that develop over time, such as repetitive stress injuries. Even some mental injuries, such as PTSD can sometimes be covered by work compensation.
Workers’ compensation injuries that we often help clients deal with are:
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Cuts and lacerations
- Eye injuries
- Hearing loss
- Respiratory illnesses
- Sprains and strains
- Traumatic brain injuries
What is Personal Time and How Does it Affect Workers’ Compensation Claims?
Personal time, also known as sick time or vacation time, is time off that workers accrue to use for personal time off. Many employees often ask us if they have to use their personal time when they are injured on the job and unable to work.
Can Your Employer Require You to Use Personal Time for a Work Injury?
No, your employer cannot force you to use your personal time off for a work-related injury. If you are injured on the job and unable to work, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Your employer may suggest that you use your personal time to cover the time you miss from work, but they cannot require it.
What to Do if Your Employer Asks You to Use Personal Time for a Work Injury?
If your employer asks you to use your personal time for a work injury, you should politely decline. If they refuse to give you the time off to recover from your work injury, you can remind them that you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. If your employer continues to insist that you use your personal time, you should contact a workers’ compensation lawyer to help ensure that you are not punished for being unable to work due to injury.
How Important is it to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Minneapolis?
If receiving pay for missed time, assistance with medical bills, and time off to recover is critical, then getting legal help is very important.
A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you with the following:
- Filing a workers’ compensation claim
- Appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim
- Negotiating a settlement
- Representing you at workers’ compensation hearings
Common Workplace Injuries in Minnesota – Neck and Back Injuries
Neck and back injuries are very common injuries at work in Minnesota. These injuries often occur as a result of lifting heavy objects, repetitive motions, or slips and falls.
Symptoms of neck and back injuries can include:
- Pain
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Weakness
If you have any of these symptoms following a workplace injury, you should seek medical attention immediately.
How to Make a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Minnesota
If you have been injured on the job in Minnesota, report the injury to your employer as soon as possible; and seek medical attention for your injury.
To make a workers’ compensation claim in Minnesota, you would follow these steps:
- Report the injury to your employer
- Seek medical attention for your injury
- Fill out a workers’ compensation claim form
- Submit the claim form to your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier
Once your claim is submitted, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier will investigate the claim and determine whether or not to approve it. If your claim is approved, you will begin receiving workers’ compensation benefits. If denied, an experienced lawyer can step in.
Finding the best lawyer for your injury at work in Minnesota.
Mottaz and Sisk Injury and Work Compensation Lawyers have years of experience in successfully representing injured workers. We work tirelessly for our clients in Minnesota, including assisting our clients maximize the amount of compensation they can receive for their work injury.
If you have suffered from an injury on the job, contact us here or call 763-421-8226 for a free case evaluation. We are here for you.
