A serious work injury can affect more than just the victim – often the stability of families and other dependents can be at risk due to lost income and mounting medical expenses. While most employers in Minnesota provide workers’ compensation insurance, the legal process to obtain benefits can be difficult and time-consuming. Having a Bloomington workers’ compensation attorney on your side can be extremely beneficial to your claim.
At TSR Injury Law, we have many years of legal experience obtaining workers’ compensation benefits for our clients, including a $240,000 recovery for a worker who was injured in a commercial car accident. This result was obtained by partner Steven Terry, who actively serves on the Minnesota Association for Justice’s Board of Governors and was previously president of the organization from 2014 to 2015.
If you are suffering from a work-related injury, contact us for a no obligation consultation to discuss how we may be able to help. We are available to take your call or chat online 24/7 and we do not charge any upfront fees. We only get paid if we are successful in obtaining benefits on your behalf.
Call us today to set up your free consultation 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.
SM was on the job as a landscaper. He was driving a work vehicle and was hit by another truck. He suffered general neck and back pain with an associated concussion from hitting the windshield. Work comp paid the bills and wage loss. Partner Steven Terry secured a “new money” settlement of $125,000.00 with a reduced amount repaid to work comp pursuant to the Lambertson formula.
Dave was working at a construction site in Northern Minnesota when a crane malfunctioned and pinned him between the crane and a scissor lift, breaking Dave’s back and lacerating several internal organs. Nate Bjerke sued the contractor that was in charge of the work along with several manufacturers and distributors of the crane and its electrical components. The case settled just before trial for a confidential sum.
Jon was doing his work as a tow truck driver and responding to a call. He stopped at a red light and was leaning over to look at his notepad to get an address when he was impacted from behind, sending his body jolting forward. At first, Jon did not feel that he was injured and got out to look at his vehicle and found no damage to the tow truck. The vehicle that hit him was a smaller sedan; it sustained some damage, but it was not significant. The next day, Jon went to urgent care because he was developing some lower back pain. It did not get better over time, so Jon started a course of treatment and eventually underwent RFN (radiofrequency neurotomy) treatments. These treatments relieved the pain by burning a nerve in the lower back that sends the pain signal to the brain. The treatment was successful, and Jon received a lot of relief.
State Farm insured the driver of the car that hit Jon. They could not understand how Jon could be hurt in the crash given that there was no damage to his large, flat-bed tow truck. State Farm hired a doctor to evaluate whether Jon was injured. State Farm was surprised when their doctor confirmed that Jon was injured in this crash. State Farm still refused to settle, in fact, they hired a biomechanical engineer and paid him over $20,000; he would testify that it was not possible for Jon to be hurt, as there was not enough force involved. State Farm refused to discuss a reasonable settlement, so the case was submitted to a jury in Hennepin County. The jury determined that Jon was, in fact, injured in the crash and that he did require medical care. State Farm provided significant compensation to help him deal with the injury caused by the crash.
In Minnesota, employers are required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to all employees, even if they only have one part-time employee. Exceptions apply to employees who work remotely and earn less than $1,000 within a three-month period. Other exceptions include employees who are family members, farm laborers, and business owners, such as LLCs members and sole proprietors.
Workers’ compensation benefits typically cover expenses incurred from a work-related injury or illness. Often, this includes immediate expenses such as medical bills, as well as lost wages due to a disability.
Work-related injury or illnesses may require extensive medical care and ongoing treatment. Workers’ compensation benefits may cover the following reasonable and necessary expenses:
In addition to medical expenses, your employer may cover your lost wages from not being able to return to work after your injury or illness.
There are different types of benefits to cover lost wages. You may be eligible to receive the following:
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.
If your physician determines that your injury is too severe to return to work, you may be eligible for temporary total disability benefits. This typically includes two-thirds of your regular weekly wages that you will receive until your doctor determines that you are recovered and can return to work.
These benefits cover injured victims who return to work right after injury, but in a position that pays less. The payable amount is two-thirds of the difference between the victim’s average weekly wage before and after the injury.
If your injury has left you with a permanent disability which makes you unable to perform your work duties in the same capacity, you may be eligible for PPD. These types of injuries may include hearing loss or amputation of a body part.
Injuries that result in a permanent disability which prevents you from returning to work at all, may be eligible to receive weekly pay for the rest of your life.
If a work injury has led to the death of a loved one, death benefits may be payable to the surviving dependents of the deceased. These benefits include weekly payments to help replace the deceased worker’s income as well as funeral and burial costs.
Our legal team can discuss these potential benefits with you. If you have a valid claim and decide to move forward, we are prepared to pursue the benefits you may be eligible for. We have a proven track record of recovering benefits for injuries workers in the Minnesota area.
Schedule a free consultation by filling out a free online form.
According to Minnesota law (Minn. Stat. § 176.011, subd. 16.), a work-related injury means any mental or physical injury arising out of and in the course of employment. Employees must be engaged in work for their employers when they are injured. This means that you must be on the clock performing work to be eligible to make a claim for benefits.
If you are unsure if you are eligible to pursue compensation, we recommend that you contact a licensed Bloomington workers’ compensation lawyer from our firm today. We can review the specific details of your claim and help determine the most effective course of action to take.
Our firm has handled a number of workplace injuries that have occurred from slip and fall accidents, fires and explosions, motor vehicle accidents, machinery malfunction, electrocution and getting hit by falling objects or debris. These injuries include, but are not limited to:
However, workers’ compensation benefits are not limited to accidents. These benefits may also cover:
Diseases that develop from these situations may include:
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.
No Fees Unless We Win
If you sustain an injury while engaging in work-related activity, but are not physically at your workplace, you may still be eligible for benefits. Injuries that may fall within this scope include:
Each case is unique, which is why we recommend contacting a qualified Bloomington workers’ compensation attorney from our firm to determine eligibility based on your specific situation. We are available to answer your legal questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you are injured at work, inform your employer of your injury as soon as possible. You only have a certain amount of time to report a work injury or risk being denied benefits. Be sure to provide your employer with an honest and accurate account of how you were hurt and any injuries you sustained.
After you have missed three days of work, your employer is legally obligated to report your injury or illness within 10 days to their workers’ compensation insurance company who will then either deny your claim or begin making payments.
When you seek medical attention, Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry recommends doing the following to help validate your claim:
Your doctor will complete your medical report detailing any physical or mental limitations you may have. Be sure to ask for copies to provide to your employer and the insurance company.
If your claim is denied, you may have the option to appeal the decision. Hiring a licensed Bloomington workers’ compensation lawyer is highly beneficial for this process. Our legal team understands the legal procedures in the appeals process. We are ready to help you every step of the way so that you can focus on what really matters – recovering from your injury.
There are many reasons a claim may be denied, such as:
Our attorneys may be able to pursue a dispute by negotiating with your employer and the workers’ compensation insurer. If your claim reaches court, we are prepared to represent you at the hearing and gather supportive evidence for your case.
Call our firm today at (612) TSR-TIME to find out what we may be able to assist.
See what our clients have to say about working with TSR Injury Law. Their stories reflect our commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and personalized attention to every case.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, our team at TSR Injury Law may be able to help you. We have decades of combined legal experience and have been successful in getting our clients the benefits they need.
To learn more about your legal options, set up your free, no obligation consultation. Our services are provided on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront fees for our services. We only get paid if we help you obtain benefits for your work-related injury or illness.
Our office is just a nine-minute drive from the Mall of America.
Contact our office today by calling (612) TSR-TIME.
