Archive for March, 2024
Written By Elliot Frayne One of the great things about Minnesota workers’ comp is that there are options for employees that settle their case and then later develop conditions as a result of the work injury they previously settled. There are four scenarios where a prior settlement can be “vacated.” The most commonly asserted basis is […]
Written By Elliot Frayne If I had a nickel for every time a client or potential client told me that their checks were late, I would be able to retire today. Although there could be a number of reasons why your check may be delayed, work comp insurance companies and the adjusters/claims specialists that handle the […]
Written By Elliot Frayne Maximum medical improvement in Minnesota is defined as “the date after which no further significant recovery from or significant lasting improvement to a personal injury can reasonably be anticipated, based upon reasonable medical probability.” https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/176.011#stat.176.011.13a In most cases, this designation of being at maximum medical improvement occurs after an independent medical examination. […]
Written By Elliot Frayne If an employee is unable to work due to a work-related injury, the employee is entitled to wage loss benefits (or “temporary total disability benefits”). At most, an employee can collect temporary total disability benefits for 130 weeks. However, work comp insurers usually try to stop paying benefits earlier. Once a workers’ […]
Written By Elliot Frayne Governor Tim Walz signed H.F. 4537, which expanded Minnesota’s workers’ compensation to include COVID frontline workers. The law protects workers with a presumption that a COVID infection occurred at the workplace, though employers have the opportunity to rebut the presumption. Frontline workers covered by this presumption include: People providing childcare to these […]
Written By Elliot Frayne Work-related injuries can be challenging, especially when they involve the knee. The knee is a complex joint crucial for mobility, and injuries to this area can significantly impact a person’s ability to work and carry out daily activities. In the state of Minnesota, workers’ compensation provides benefits for individuals who suffer work-related […]
Written By Elliot Frayne Remote work has become increasingly common in today’s workforce, offering flexibility and convenience for employees. However, when it comes to workers’ compensation, remote employees may find themselves facing unique challenges. Understanding how workers’ compensation works for remote employees in Minnesota is crucial to getting the benefits you deserve. Workers’ Compensation Basics Workers’ […]
Written By Elliot Frayne As much as I am loathe to admit it, I represented employers and their work comp insurers for more than half a decade. I defended work comp cases for companies like Costco, Jack Links, USIC, Target, and work comp insurers such as Helmsman Management Services, Liberty Mutual, Sedgwick, Broadspire, Gallagher Bassett, and […]
Written By Elliot Frayne Suffering an injury at work can be a devastating experience, impacting not only your health but also your livelihood. In some cases, injuries may require surgical intervention to help restore function and alleviate pain. One common type of surgical procedure for workers’ compensation injuries is arthroscopic surgery. This minimally invasive procedure is […]
Written By Elliot Frayne Are you or a loved one facing the daunting prospect of spinal fusion surgery due to a work-related injury? The road to recovery can be long and arduous, but there is a beacon of hope—workers’ compensation. However, navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation claims, especially for procedures as significant as spinal fusion […]
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