Worker’s Compensation. Get the recovery benefits in which you’re entitled.

Definition of Workers’ Compensation
Recovery under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act is the exclusive remedy for an employee injured in the workplace. Employees are entitled to recover benefits “without regard to the question of negligence.” Minn. Stat. § 176.021(1) (1992). An employee’s initial qualification for benefits under the workers’ compensation system is to establish a causal connection between injury and employment. Minnesota adopted qualifying language permitting a worker to recover benefits upon proof that the injury arose “out of and in the course of employment.” Minn. Stat. § 176.021(1) (1992). All compensable personal injuries must arise out of and in the course of employment. Minn. Stat. § 176.011(16) (1992). Once this test is met and “primary liability” is established, the exclusive remedy limitations apply.

 

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