There is a bad trend in Wisconsin: Deaths on the job are on the rise. Specifically, OSHA (on December 18, 2017) issued a release that there were fiveWisconsin worker deaths in the last 22 days!: (Madison): On November 27, 2017, a 26 year old employee was abrasive...
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Year: 2017
Investigative Report Highlights Difficulties for Injured Workers in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin investigative article just hit the news, showing the major issues faced with litigating work injury claims in the state. (Injured Wisconsin Workers Face Higher Hurdles When Seeking Compensation). The story highlights the unfortunate litigation process of...
What Do You Mean, I Can’t Sue My Employer?
I sat down this morning with a television reporter interviewing me about a horrific explosion in Wisconsin that killed 5 workers and injured many more. The explosion on May 31, 2017 at the Didion Ethanol Plant in Cambria, Wisconsin occurred when corn dust exploded,...
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for My Heart Condition?
You may already be aware that workers' compensation covers most injuries and certain health conditions you sustain on the job. However, you might find yourself wondering if cardiac disease and strokes qualify. Many employers and the medical community are aware of how...
Injury At Work: Is Anyone Else To Blame?
Even when you have the proper training, there are many occupations that come with inherent risks. After all, accidents happen in virtually any employment setting. If you sustain an injury on the job, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Depending...
Work-Related Falls Cause Serious Injuries And Death
"It's not the fall that gets you" the old skydiving joke goes, "It's the sudden stop at the bottom." Falls are one of the greatest dangers in workers' compensation. We fear many other perils, but more than half a million people die worldwide each year after falling....
Charlie Domer & Tom Domer: Best Lawyers in America
Tom Domer and Charlie Domer, again, have been recognized in the 2017 annual addition of Best Lawyers in America. Both Charlie and Tom are listed in The Best Lawyers for "Worker's Compensation Law-Claimants." Charlie and Tom, along with the entire team at Domer Law,...
How workers’ comp and social security disability work for you
For certain individuals who are unable to work, there is assistance available. If you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits, you may also be able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Some people may have the false notion that utilizing...
PTSD in the Aftermath of a Work Injury
Recovery from a work injury is more than just the physical aspect. After bones heal, joints are repaired, and spines are fixed, many workers still face psychological scars from the injury's impact. Some workers suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a...
PTSD After Work Accident
Work injuries are more than just the physical trauma--many workers suffer devastating psychological injuries following an accident. In particular, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a common diagnosis for many workers. For more information, Charlie Domer...