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...
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Workers’ Compensation
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...
CRPS: A debilitating illness often denied
A mysterious and excruciating disease recently underwent a name change in the hopes of reflecting the agony of those suffering from the affliction on a daily basis. What was once Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is now the equally vague Complex Regional Pain...
Warehouse Workers Beware
Compared to other industries, warehouse workers have one of the highest injury rates in America. Working in a warehouse can be more dangerous than most people realize. Each year an estimated 5 workers out of 100 in the warehouse and storage industry have a...
Workplace Fatalities
Fatal workplace accidents increased for 2021 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over 5,000 people died on the job in 2021, an almost 10% increase from the prior year. More men than women died from work-related accidents (4,741 men and 448 women). Black...
Head Injuries: What to do if you suffer a concussion at work
Even though it is severe, suffering a concussion at work is, unfortunately, more common than people think. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury that can range from mild to life-threatening. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number...
Toxic exposure at work can lead to these respiratory diseases
Work can take a devastating toll on people's health and well-being, especially if they are exposed to occupational hazards that cause respiratory diseases. Unfortunately, workers across Wisconsin are at risk of suffering common illnesses; some are at a higher risk...
Delivery Drivers…and the injury risks faced on the job
Many workers in Milwaukee have a set place where they do their work, such as a store, restaurant, warehouse, office building or home office. Then there are the jobs that put you on the road all day (or night)--delivery drivers, for example. For delivery drivers,...
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...