If you look at the latest numbers from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), something big jumps out: total paid workers’ compensation claims dropped 42% between 2004 and 2024 relative to the state’s workforce. In fact, the overall claim rate hit its lowest level on record in 2024. But what does it mean […]
Every year on October 1, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) updates the state’s workers’ compensation medical fee schedule. The new schedule sets the payment rules and price limits for care provided between October 2026 and September 2027. While fee adjustments mostly happen behind the scenes between clinics and insurance companies, these rules […]
When you’re hurt in an accident, you expect the insurance company to pay what you’re owed. But what if the company is looking at your claim through a very different lens? Newly released internal State Farm documents have brought those concerns into sharper focus. The records, which involve allegations about the company’s handling of wind […]
Getting hurt at work can leave you worried about far more than your recovery. Medical bills are piling up, you’re missing work, and you may be wondering how long your job will still be there. If you’ve asked yourself, “Can you get fired while on workers’ comp?” you’re not alone. The short answer is yes. […]
Public safety workers dedicate their careers to protecting our communities. When they go to work, they don’t always step into clearly separated “safe” and “dangerous” moments. If they suffer serious injuries on the job, the retirement systems built to support them must honor that sacrifice. A recent Minnesota Court of Appeals decision highlights why that […]
For a musician, an instrument is never just a piece of wood, metal, or wire. It is an extension of who they are. Music defines their routine, their sense of self, and even their livelihood. But when a sudden crash, a bad fall, or medical malpractice happens, years of skill and practice can be affected […]
Not to be considered medical advice. For informational purposes only. For many military veterans and first responders, the end of service does not always mark the end of what they carry with them. Traditional treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often fall short, leaving people searching for a way to turn down the volume on […]
Whether you received a citation or you’re helping a loved one who was recently arrested, it’s normal to have questions about what comes next. One of the first steps in the court process is called an arraignment. In Minnesota, this is often your first court appearance in front of a judge. It’s where you hear […]