Your back is sore after lifting boxes all day. It doesn't seem like a big deal, so you don't mention it to your supervisor. A few months later, the pain is unbearable and you can barely walk. Now you need surgery, but there's no record that you were ever injured at...
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Can I See My Doctor After a Work Injury?
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...
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...
Are temporary workers eligible for workers’ compensation?
Some work benefits have vesting requirements. Employees have to hold their jobs for a certain amount of time to be eligible for benefits or standard full-time employment. They must prove they are capable of meeting job requirements and integrating into the company...
Charlie Domer: Recognized as a Top 50 Attorney in Wisconsin!
2025 Super Lawyers Recognition for Charlie Domer Domer Law proudly announces that Charlie Domer has been included in the 2025 edition of Super Lawyers. He received two incredibly significant acknowledgements: Top 50 Attorney in Wisconsin Top 25 Attorney in Milwaukee...
Workers’ compensation for undocumented workers in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, thousands of undocumented workers contribute to industries such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing and service work. Many of these jobs often involve physical labor and are associated with a high risk of injury. When an undocumented worker is...
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...
Guide to workers’ compensation for truck drivers
Driving a truck is demanding, and the risks on the road are real. When you're injured on the job, workers’ compensation should help with medical expenses and lost income. However, your right to those benefits depends heavily on your job duties, as opposed to how your...