Firm News

Chemical exposure in the workplace can have an insidious-yet devasating-effect on a worker. In a wide-ranging article, the New York Times presented an in-depth view of chemical exposure at furniture factories in North Carolina: "As OSHA Emphasizes Safety, Long-Term...

A new study by AON Hewitt indicates more employers will be using penalties to prompt participation in an employee wellness program. Many employers use incentives for participation in wellness and health management programs such as Health Risk Questionnaires, biometric...

There is an undeniable connection between unsafe work places and workers' compensation claims. The more unsafe the job conditions, the more likely a work-related injury or death is to occur. Moreover, poor working conditions can lead to exposure to dangerous...

Every time I read an article about the extreme contentiousness between employers and employees that manifests itself in many States' legislatures concerning worker's compensation legislation, I am again reminded of the workings of Wisconsin Workers' Compensation...

I've said several times in this blog that I view most news through the prism of a lawyer represented injured workers. This morning's headline noted "Democrats Reject Fraud Tales - Say Make Voting Easier". Republicans have focused on the voter fraud issue in an attempt...

Wisconsin-based employers like: Harley Davidson, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Schneider National, Kohler Company, Kimberly Clark, and Trek Bicycle have found that investment in onsite training facilities pays off for their employees in terms of lower...

Medical treatment expense now eclipses indemnity benefits paid in Wisconsin for worker's compensation. The employer must supply medical treatment reasonably required to cure and relieve from the effects of the injury. Treatment can be medical, surgical, chiropractic,...

I just completed another semester teaching the worker's compensation course at Marquette University. Part of my responsibility includes instructing students on the ethical practice of worker's compensation law. I also recently read an article in the American Bar...

In many workers' compensation cases, Medicare pays medical treatment expenses for an injured worker that may otherwise be the responsibility of the workers' compensation insurance carrier. In the past decade, workers' compensation practitioners have become well-versed...

Have you been injured on the job? If you have, you should know that you may be entitled to recovery benefits. As you take time to restore your wellbeing, you can be compensated for missed working time. Workers' compensation provides payment of reasonable medical...