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...
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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...
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...
Retraining benefits are an option for injured Wisconsin workers
Most people who get hurt through their work eventually recover enough to return to the same job they had before their injury. But some work-related injuries are so severe that they stop the victim from doing the same kind of work they did before. For manufacturing...
Workers’ Compensation, Overtime and Fair Labor Standards
An article I read indicates a federal court ordered contractors in New York to pay nearly a million dollars in back wages and damages following a Department of Labor investigation for depriving workers of overtime wages. ...
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...
Workers’ Compensation Premiums and Benefits Decline: NASI Report
Workers’ Compensation Premiums and Benefits Decline: NASI Report I am a member of the National Academy of Social Insurance, a non-profit, non-partisan organization made up of the nation’s leading experts on social insurance. Its mission: to advance solutions to...
College Students As Employees?
College Student Athletes As Employees? The National Labor Relations Board indicated that student athletes at private universities should be considered employees under federal labor law, expanding the ability for athletes to advocate for improved conditions and perhaps...