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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Minnesota: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 14 days; formal claim within 3 years
2 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 14 days
Where to File in Minnesota
Minnesota applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar (Minn. Stat. § 604.01). Minnesota has a 14-day employer notice requirement for workers' comp — shorter than most states and requiring prompt action. Federal OSHA governs Minnesota construction. Minneapolis-St. Paul has a strong union construction tradition, with active locals of Ironworkers, LIUNA, Carpenters, Operating Engineers, and IBEW. Union safety documentation supports stronger evidentiary records in construction accident cases. Minnesota District Courts (Hennepin County for Minneapolis, Ramsey County for St. Paul) handle the majority of construction accident civil claims.
Exposure in Minnesota
Source: Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act, Minn. Stat. § 176.141
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Union Membership Data — Minnesota