A work injury can be a stressful and disruptive event. Between managing your health and potential lost wages, the last thing you want to worry about is a complicated workers’ compensation claim. The key to acing the compensation process is having all the key pieces of...
Legal Representation In Minnesota And Wisconsin
Workers’ Comp
BSB Attorneys File Brief in Supreme Court Supporting Worker’s Right to Medical Marijuana
Attorneys Charles Bird, Grant Borgen, Danielle Bird filed a brief last week in the Minnesota Supreme Court on behalf of the Minnesota Association for Justice. The issue is whether a workers’ compensation insurer is required to reimburse an injured work for medical...
Bearing the pain of shoulder injuries at work
The shoulder is a crucial part of the body as it's essential for upper body movements and lifting objects from one place to another. For many employees, they require using their shoulders to perform basic duties throughout their workday. However, shoulders are also...
Spotlighting an industry where constant risk-awareness is vital
Lots of employment realms in Minnesota and spanning the country require vigilance from workers routinely going about their jobs. No workplace in any industry is completely safe and immune from on-the-job mishaps and resulting injuries. Having said that, though, some...
For some workers, upward mobility could cause movement loss
Although various jobs come with different inherent risks, your workplace could be considered safe. Yet, regardless of the industry in which you work, there is always the possibility that you could suffer an injury while completing your assigned tasks. If you hurt your...
Accountability: Medical facilities and staff supplies
Workers in the medical field treat patients with countless illnesses and injuries each shift. The fatigue associated with long hours and strenuous tasks, coupled with an overarching staff shortage, often contributes to workplace injuries as well as treatment errors....
Common injuries for baggage handlers
Airline baggage handling is a very physical job. It requires significant amount of lifting heavy luggage, stacking and transferring. These tasks often leave room for workers to suffer injuries. While there should be significant safety training, especially at a job...
Top five hazards on construction sites
Construction sites are notorious for risky spots and extreme injuries. However, construction workers still attend work each day and navigate sites to ensure that projects finished effectively. If workers know the top hazards in a construction site, they may be able to...
Questions to answer before returning to work
Returning to work after an injury is an intense experience for most employees. You do not want to wait too long, but you can't return too early. You need to find the exact time for your health and finances. Luckily, there are three questions you can ask before you...
Do workplace injuries happen when you work remotely?
Many people have completely shifted their workplace environment over the last few months, and specifically, more employees are staying at home during the workday. However, it prompts questions surrounding work-related injuries. Are injuries at home during work hours...
