Under Wisconsin law, injured workers have their choice of medical providers following an injury. This includes physicians, chiropractors, psychologists, dentists, podiatrists, physician assistants or nurse practitioners. An injured worker is not required to receive...
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Incident Reporting In Workers’ Compensation
What should you do after sustaining a workplace injury? One of the most important things an injured worker can do after sustaining a workplace injury is reporting the injury. Rather than a verbal report of the injury, the injured worker should request that an...
New 2026 Worker’s Compensation Law: Improved Benefits for Workers (and More)
Work Comp Advisory Council Bill Passed! In another win for injured workers and the worker’s compensation system as a whole, on Monday morning, March 30, 2026, Governor Tony Evers signed new worker’s compensation legislation for Wisconsin. The new law (2025 Wisconsin...
When travel injuries qualify for Wisconsin workers compensation
Getting injured while traveling for work can raise difficult questions about whether workers compensation benefits may apply. Wisconsin law outlines several guidelines that help determine when an injury relates to your job and when it may fall outside an employer’s...
New Joint? What Wisconsin Workers Need to Know After a Joint Replacement
If you’ve had a knee, hip, or shoulder replaced, you’re certainly not alone — and you may have a Wisconsin workers’ compensation claim. Many workers are surprised to learn that joint replacements are often covered under worker's compensation even if they happen years...
What to do if your occupational disease claim is denied
Understanding the complexities of workers' compensation claims can be challenging, especially concerning occupational diseases. If you file a claim for an occupational disease in Wisconsin and receive a denial, it is essential to understand that while disappointing,...
Back injuries: should you undergo surgery?
Deciding whether to undergo surgery for a back injury you sustained at work can depend on various factors, including the severity of the injury, the specific condition involved and your overall health. Surgery is usually considered only after more conservative...
Construction Site Accidents
OSHA indicates construction workers who are hurt on the job miss more time from work than many other workers. The dangers that result from working in several elevated levels at a work site mean that slip and fall and other work accidents can have severe results....
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....
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...