Is a joint replacement work-related? If you need a shoulder, hip or knee replacement, you may be wondering if it should be covered by workers’ comp. The first question is whether the condition was caused by your work. In many cases, the answer is a resounding YES....
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Laid off worker?: Pursue loss of earning capacity work comp claim?
Laid off workers with permanent limitations could pursue LOEC News just hit about a large company layoff: Conagra Brands Closing Beaver Dams Facility, more than 250 to Lose Jobs (Journal Sentinel, April 9, 2024). When a facility shuts down (like the one in Beaver...
Lost wages claims issues in Wisconsin workers’ comp cases
Understanding your rights to fair compensation after a workplace injury is crucial. While trying to recover from an injury (and dealing with the physical pain and psychological stress), workers often find themselves fighting against a complex worker's compensation...
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...
What job-related injuries do Wisconsin teachers suffer?
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...
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...
Helping Injured Athletes Recover
The physical health of a professional athlete is everything to them. When a serious work injury can mean the end of their career, it is vital for professional athletes to get a premier law firm at their side to help them through the challenges of their workers’...
Why you should not dismiss a minor head injury at work
You can suffer many types of injuries at work, and head injuries are common. When an employee suffers an injury at work, they are eligible for workers’ compensation, insurance that covers the employee’s lost wages and medical expenses while they recover. Some injuries...
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...