Every fall, students across Wisconsin return to school. So do the teachers. Though many teachers work throughout the year, the start of the school year can be an exciting time for educators: new students, perhaps a new curriculum and so on. But it can also mean an...
Proven Advocates For Injured Workers
Charlie Domer
Benefits for workers’ families after a deadly workplace accident
Workplace injuries are difficult for most families when their primary financial providers are incapacitated and unable to continue working while they recover. However, in some of the most tragic situations, the injuries sustained at work may be deadly, and the...
Workers’ compensation claims for construction workers
Construction work continues to rank high in the category of dangerous jobs. Only transportation and warehousing rank higher in categories for severe injuries and on-the-job fatalities. The National Safety Council found that the industry unfortunately accounted for the...
How workers’ comp can help after a back or neck injury
Anybody who has ever injured their back or neck can tell you how agonizing it can be -- and how hard such injuries can be to recover from. A painful, stiff or numb neck or back can make working impossible. Sitting at a desk all day can be impossible, not to mention...
Helping Injured Athletes Recover
The physical health of a professional athlete is everything to them. When a serious work injury can mean the end of their career, it is vital for professional athletes to get a premier law firm at their side to help them through the challenges of their workers’...
What To Know About “Independent” Medical Examinations
After a workplace injury, the steps you take can define the quality of the outcome of your workers’ compensation claim. One of these important steps likely is your "independent" medical evaluation (IME), which the insurance company can use to deny cases and halt the...
Lay Offs Can Equal Work Comp Benefits
Laid off with permanent limitations? It feels like not a week goes by when the news announces another round of lay offs at a Wisconsin employer. A recent article stated: Briggs & Stratton to layoff roughly 160 workers. Many of these workers might be eligible for...
Decreasing Work Comp Rates for Employers
Work Comp Rates for Employer Go Down Again. For the seventh year in a row, Wisconsin employers (on average) will be paying less for worker's compensation insurance. Continuing a trend in recent years, the average work comp premium rates will go down another 8.47%...
FAQ: neck injuries and workers’ comp
Workplace neck injuries can happen to anyone, in any industry. They can result from lifting, turning or twisting activities, or from an event involving external force or impact – such as a vehicle collision. Injuries can range from minor to catastrophic. As such,...
What is the statute of limitations period for workers’ comp cases in Wisconsin?
An injury on the job will set you back physically, mentally and financially. But knowing that your employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance gives you some sense of comfort, even if it is just a little. One aspect of a workers' comp claim that you should be...