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...
Proven Advocates For Injured Workers
Charlie Domer
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...
New Work Comp Law: Increased Worker Benefits!
Governor Signs New Work Comp Law In a win for Wisconsin's injured workers and the entire work comp system, Governor Evers signed a new workers' compensation bill that had been approved by the legislature and submitted from the Worker's Compensation Advisory Council....
What benefits can I get for a work-related joint injury?
A sprained or torn joint can cause a lot of pain and limit a person’s work capacity over time. We're talking especially about knees, shoulders, and hips--joints that can be injured through a worker's significant job duties. If you have a joint injury from your job...
No Call Back From Claims Handler, Call Domer Law
No Call Back From Claims Handler, Call Us If your workers’ compensation claims handler / adjuster does not return your calls, you should contact us. A recent survey of workers’ compensation companies indicates that the industry’s older claims management systems are...