Work injuries can be devastating for employees and their families as medical bills and other expenses mount while the victim is unable to work. During this difficult time, hiring an experienced Saint Paul workers’ compensation lawyer to represent you can be an important step to ensure that your rights as an injured worker are being protected.
The trusted lawyers at TSR Injury Law have been helping work injury victims in Minnesota recover workers’ compensation benefits for over two decades. Partner Chuck Slane was able to obtain a $1.9 million settlement for a victim who suffered a serious burn injury at work while installing a loading dock door. Chuck is also on the Board of Governors for the Minnesota Association for Justice.
At TSR Injury Law, we offer a free review of your claim and charge no fees unless we recover benefits. Contact us anytime if you have any questions about your workers’ comp claim.
Call our Saint Paul workers’ compensation attorneys at (612) TSR-TIME.
Joe was seriously burned in a workplace accident while he was installing a loading dock door. Joe had hired a lawyer from a different law firm who did not do much work on the case. After waiting a long time to get the case settled, Joe fired his former lawyer and hired the law firm of TSR Injury Law to file a third party liability claim. Upon firing the former lawyer, Joe learned for the first time that the insurance company had made an offer to settle his case in the amount of $25,000.
When Partner Chuck Slane took over the case, they had to recreate the file and investigate the accident several years after it had taken place. During the course of that investigation, it was discovered that the defendant had violated numerous OSHA rules which led to Joe’s injuries. The insurance company raised their offer to $100,000. That offer was rejected and the case was tried to a jury which found the Defendant 100% responsible for the accident and gave a verdict in the amount of $1.9 million.
Michael was a driver of a commercial vehicle. Another vehicle swerved into his lane and side-swiped him, which caused him to go off of the road and hit a concrete median. He did not have immediate pain symptoms, but over a period of time his injuries continued to get worse and MRIs of his neck and lower back showed injury to the spine, including herniations, requiring both neck and lower back surgery.
Michael’s original medical bills were covered under workers’ compensation (handled by another law firm). Partner Steve Terry then negotiated an assignment of the workers’ compensation subrogation claim. The total medical and wage loss paid by the workers’ comp carrier was close to $240,000.
The bodily injury claim quickly settled with American Family Insurance for policy limits of $100,000, but the underinsured claim against The Hartford took more time. The Hartford started offering $50,000 and the matter was eventually settled for $400,000. The total amount received by Michael was nearly $750,000 from workers’ comp, bodily injury, and underinsured.
Damian was injured in a severe crash while traveling to a client’s house for work. The bills were paid by workers’ compensation. He was treated by numerous doctors trying many kinds of therapy and treatments to relieve his chronic neck and back pain. He also had significant issues with depression related to being in daily chronic pain. Damian attended a chronic pain clinic. The liability case settled for $100,000. Damian paid off and purchased the workers’ compensation subrogation interest.
The underinsured motorist case was then pursued against Damian’s insurance company, Allstate. Allstate refused to offer one penny of the $50,000 policy limits. Attorney Rich Ruohonen tried this case to a Hennepin County jury, resulting in a verdict of over $188,000. Allstate refused to accept the award and appealed the case. Damian won the appeal and Allstate ended up paying the entire $50,000 policy limits along with an additional $13,000 in costs and interest.
Minnesota law requires all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance to provide benefits if an employee suffers from a workplace injury. Most employees are covered, including part-time workers.
However, certain types of employees are excluded from coverage:
The workers’ compensation system provides benefits to employees who suffer an injury in a workplace accident or develop an occupational disease (a chronic medical issue that develops over time and not from one specific accident). You may also be eligible for benefits if a preexisting injury was aggravated by your work activities.
There are many factors our attorneys may need to consider when trying to determine if you could be eligible for benefits. It costs you nothing to review your situation with our licensed attorneys.
Call (612) TSR-TIME or fill out a free online form.
If you were injured at an offsite location while performing a work-related activity, you may still be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
For example, you may be eligible if you:
There could be many different scenarios where an offsite injury may be covered by the workers’ compensation system. As these can be complex situations, it can be highly beneficial to review the issue with an experienced attorney.
Our St. Paul workers’ compensation attorneys welcome the chance to discuss your situation. The consultation is free.
TSR Injury Law has recovered over $1 billion for clients who have suffered injuries or losses due to the negligent actions of others.
Our firm has earned a 5-star rating for our commitment to excellence in legal representation and client satisfaction.
With more than 20 years of experience, TSR Injury Law has a proven record of success.
The workers’ compensation system provides two main types of benefits: payment of medical bills from the injury and a portion of lost income when you are unable to work, or unable to work in the same capacity as before. Death benefits may also be available if the worker dies as a result of his or her injuries.
Injured workers may be eligible for payment of reasonable and necessary medical bills throughout treatment, such as:
This could also be referred to as disability benefits. Workers may be eligible for payment for a portion of wages lost while they are unable to work.
If you have questions about workers’ compensation benefits in Minnesota, schedule a free consultation with the Saint Paul worker’s compensation attorneys at TSR Injury Law.
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It is best to report your injury to your employer as soon as possible – the longer you wait, the easier it may be for your employer to deny your claim. If you develop a disease or chronic medical issue because of work activities and not from one accident, notify your employer as soon as a doctor tells you your injury was caused by your job.
If you notify your employer of your injury within 14 days, your employer cannot deny your claim for late notice. However, if you tell your employer between 15 and 30 days after the injury, your employer can deny your claim if it can prove it was harmed by the delay.
If you wait more than 30 days, it is much easier for your employer to deny your claim. For example, when an employer is notified between 31 and 180 days of the injury, the employer can deny your claim unless the delay in reporting is because of:
After 180 days, you cannot receive benefits unless you were physically or mentally incapacitated.
Our dedicated attorneys are recognized for their skill and unwavering commitment to justice. They have a proven record of success in leveling the playing field, securing justice, and helping people rebuild from the impact of injury.
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If your claim is denied, you have the right to file an appeal with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. The first step is to file an Employee’s Claim Petition. When you file the petition, you must attach a doctor’s report supporting your pursuit of workers’ compensation benefits.
You may be able to resolve the situation in an administrative conference with a mediator, depending on the issues that are in dispute. The mediator’s decision is often binding, but you can appeal by filing a Request for a Formal Hearing. If the case is more complicated, it may proceed right to a hearing after you file the petition.
This is a complex process with many steps, and it can be very helpful to have an experienced attorney helping to build a robust case. The St. Paul workers’ compensation lawyers at TSR Injury Law have represented many injured workers and understand how to build a strong case to try to overturn a denied claim. We can represent you at hearings and bring in witnesses if necessary, including expert witnesses.
If you were injured at work call TSR Injury Law today at (612) TSR-TIME.
Some common workplace accidents include:
These and other types of accidents are known to cause various types of injuries including:
A workers’ compensation claim may also be filed over an occupational disease. Examples may include:
If you or a loved one suffered from one or more of these injuries or illnesses as a result of your work environment, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
The workers’ compensation system is a trade-off – in exchange for not suing your employer, you may receive compensation for medical bills and lost wages. Workers are generally prohibited from suing their employers.
However, sometimes lawsuits can be filed against third parties that were liable for a work injury. For example, if a truck driver was injured because of a defective part on the truck, the driver may have a claim against the manufacturer of the truck or the part.
TSR Injury Law was able to obtain favorable compensation for the wife of a garbage truck driver who died because of a defective container on the truck. Partner Chuck Slane was able to file two third party claims – one against the company that altered the lid on the container and another against the truck manufacturer because of the defective safety switch on the closing mechanism on the container.
Our Saint Paul workers’ compensation attorneys are prepared to review your situation in detail to determine if you may have a third-party claim. Examples of third-party claims may include:
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If you have questions about your workers’ compensation claim, or it has already been denied, you should consider contacting a licensed lawyer.
At TSR Injury Law, we have a dedicated team of legal professionals who are prepared to answer any questions you may have about your workplace injury. There is no risk in calling us and you are not obligated to let us represent you. There are no upfront fees and we only receive payment if we obtain benefits for your claim.
In more than 20 years representing Minnesota injury victims, we have recovered $300 million in compensation.
Our office is located in Minneapolis at 7760 France Ave South, Suite 820, which is only an 18-minute drive from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
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