All that kneeling, standing, squatting, lifting and climbing stairs has taken a toll on your body, especially the knees. This job-related wear and tear has accelerated the decline in the joint and potentially led to the degenerative joint disease known as knee...
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Joint Replacements
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...
Little Known Special Benefits (for Injured Workers With Prior Surgeries)
Wisconsin provides an additional benefit for injured workers who have prior surgeries or conditions. If an injured worker, because of the work injury, has a permanent disability equal to 200 weeks of benefits, then additional benefits may be due after the claim...
Shoulder Injury: What Is My Claim Worth?
Shoulder injuries, through either a single traumatic event at work or due to an employee’s work duties over time, are common work injuries in Wisconsin. In addition to medical bills and lost wages, injured workers can pursue permanent partial disability benefits,...
Is My Knee Replacement Work-Related?
Knee replacements can be work-related. And--importantly--knee replacements result in significant monetary compensation for injured workers. Any employee undergoing a knee replacement surgery should consult with their surgeon (and an attorney) to discuss whether or...