Trash production is on the rise. A recent analysis by Public Works Departments through the state of Wisconsin found a 20% increase in April's trash production in Kenosha compared to the same time last year. Kenosha is not an outlier. Wauwatosa reports a 24.4% increase...
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Wisconsin business cited for exposing workers to fire hazards
The United States Department of Labor recently cited a Wisconsin business for exposing workers to exit, storage and fire hazards. The agency found the business, a Dollar Tree Store in Marinette, in violation of multiple safety requirements including providing an exit...
OSHA cites agricultural facility after fatal fall
The United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited an agricultural facility for multiple violations after an employee suffered a fatal fall while on-the-job. Fatal fall leads to an investigation The agency...
Is your workplace ready for the return of the workforce?
As we navigate these uncertain times one thing is (hopefully) certain: this will pass. The goal is that people will return to work and life will go on. Although we certainly do not yet know when this will happen and exactly what the return will look like, some issues...
Taking care of mental health following a work accident
If you’ve been injured on the job, you’ve likely already noticed an unexpected effect the experience had on you: emotional disturbances. Accidents big and small can be traumatic. That’s why worker’s compensation in Wisconsin can cover mental stress in addition to or...
Workers’ compensation eligibility for pre-existing conditions
Workers inquiring about the potential for workers’ compensation coverage regarding the aggravation of a pre-existing condition may find some misleading information from their employer. Wisconsin law makes provisions for those activities that exacerbate an existing...
Can I have a personal injury claim and worker’s compensation?
A workplace injury can seriously affect your life in a variety of ways. Whether your injury is permanent or temporary, you are likely concerned about all the medical costs and the loss of wages while you’re on leave. When people sustain an injury on the job, they may...
COVID-19 and Work Comp
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) health crisis has caused global upheaval, along with massive economic disruption nationwide. Closure of factories and offices, restaurants and bars and eliminating congregation of even small numbers of people has caused lots of fear...
Does my pre-existing condition disqualify me for workers’ comp?
After high school, most of our bodies are going downhill. From backs to necks to joints, virtually everyone has some pre-existing condition or degenerative process occurring. A pre-existing condition, however, does NOT defeat a worker’s compensation automatically....
Is my commute covered under worker’s compensation?
Commuting to and from work is a natural part of our day-to-day, but that doesn’t always mean it is a part of our work hours. If you’re in an accident on the way home, worker’s compensation will likely not cover your injuries or damages. However, there are some...