Legal Question in Workers Comp in Minnesota

Herniated back injury

I had herniated disk on L5-S1 due to heavy lilfting at work and WO examiner blamed probably due to degeneration back or age related?

They also denied WO due to wrong injured date on my accident report.


Asked on 5/29/08, 6:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Donald Kohler Donald W. Kohler, Attorney at Law

Re: Herniated back injury

With primary denials of liability, your only option is to file a claim petition. You should retain an attorney to assist you. WC attorney fees are contingency fees, so there is no cost to you unless something is recovered.

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Answered on 6/02/08, 11:01 am
J. Chris Carpenter Harvey and Carpenter

Re: Herniated back injury

This a very typical fact scenario and we are able to get benefits for most people under these facts. I recommend you contact a work comp attorney. You should act quickly as time is of the essence.

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Answered on 5/30/08, 10:04 am


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