Do I have to give my name or phone number?

No. The checkup runs in your browser. Answers stay in the case file on this device unless you send them. They are not uploaded to a lead list.

Will this tell me to hire a lawyer no matter what?

No. If nothing in your claim is disputed, the result says so and gives you a watch-list instead. Be aware of who is telling you this: the site carries advertising for a Minnesota workers’ comp attorney, so treat a "talk to a lawyer" result as a prompt to get a second opinion, not as a verdict. The DLI ombudsman is free and does not sell anything.

What do the green, yellow, and red results mean?

Nothing urgent means nothing suggests you need a lawyer right now. Worth a conversation means one or more flags where a free consultation is worth it. Act promptly means a dispute is in motion and deadlines apply; talk to an attorney or the DLI ombudsman.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is an educational screen based on the common dispute triggers in Minnesota workers’ comp claims. It cites the relevant statutes so you can verify everything yourself.

Claim Checkup: Do I Need a Lawyer?

Eleven yes/no questions about your Minnesota workers' comp claim. Two minutes. One of the results is "no, not yet." We never ask for your name, email, or phone number.

1.Has your claim been denied?
A written denial of the claim itself (not just one bill).
2.Did you get a letter saying your checks will stop, or have checks already stopped or been cut?
That letter is a Notice of Intention to Discontinue (NOID). Short objection windows apply.
3.Were you fired, demoted, or threatened after reporting the injury?
4.Are you being asked to sign a settlement, or heading to a settlement conference without a lawyer?
A Stipulation for Settlement usually closes benefits permanently once a judge approves it.
5.Is the insurer saying you were an independent contractor, or was your employer uninsured?
6.Has the insurer scheduled you for an exam with a doctor it chose?
That is an independent medical exam (IME). Its report often drives benefit cuts.
7.Has a treatment your doctor recommended been denied or stuck in review?
Surgery, injections, MRI, therapy: anything recommended but not approved.
8.Have you been offered a lump-sum settlement?
9.Does your permanent injury rating (PPD) seem too low, or does the insurer's doctor disagree with yours?
PPD is the permanency percentage that converts directly to dollars.
10.Is a nurse case manager sitting in on your appointments or contacting your doctor without you?
11.Are your checks late, or does the amount look wrong?
Your rate should be about two-thirds of your average weekly wage, within the state maximum.

0 of 11 answered. Your result appears here. No name, email, or phone number required.

How this checkup works

The questions mirror the dispute triggers that actually matter in Minnesota claims: denial, discontinuance (a NOID under Minn. Stat. § 176.238), insurer medical exams, disputed treatment, settlement paperwork, retaliation (Minn. Stat. § 176.82), and coverage fights. If none are present, an attorney has little to add to an admitted claim being paid correctly, so the tool says so.

If flags are present, the result explains why each one matters and links to the deeper guide. The long-form version of this logic is in Do I Need a Workers' Comp Lawyer in Minnesota?.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to give my name or phone number?: No. The checkup runs in your browser. Answers stay in the case file on this device unless you send them. They are not uploaded to a lead list.
Will this tell me to hire a lawyer no matter what?: No. If nothing in your claim is disputed, the result says so and gives you a watch-list instead. Be aware of who is telling you this: the site carries advertising for a Minnesota workers’ comp attorney, so treat a "talk to a lawyer" result as a prompt to get a second opinion, not as a verdict. The DLI ombudsman is free and does not sell anything.
What do the green, yellow, and red results mean?: Nothing urgent means nothing suggests you need a lawyer right now. Worth a conversation means one or more flags where a free consultation is worth it. Act promptly means a dispute is in motion and deadlines apply; talk to an attorney or the DLI ombudsman.
Is this legal advice?: No. It is an educational screen based on the common dispute triggers in Minnesota workers’ comp claims. It cites the relevant statutes so you can verify everything yourself.

General information, not legal advice. Reviewed by Daniel C. Swenson, Minnesota workers' compensation attorney, Robert Wilson & Associates.Results are computed in your browser and stay on this device unless you send the case file. Attorney Advertising: this site promotes a named Minnesota workers' compensation attorney. For free help with no attorney involved, contact the DLI Workers' Compensation Ombudsman.