A few years ago I received a call from the brother of a janitor who was found dead in a small windowless janitor supply room. Since he was found dead in the workplace, his brother inquired about whether there was some sort of a work connection. After some further...
Workplace Injuries
Workplace Injuries
Little Known Special Benefits (for Injured Workers With Prior Surgeries)
Wisconsin provides an additional benefit for injured workers who have prior surgeries or conditions. If an injured worker, because of the work injury, has a permanent disability equal to 200 weeks of benefits, then additional benefits may be due after the claim...
One-ton boulder injures construction worker along Lake Michigan
It's no secret that construction workers face danger on a daily basis. Construction work remains one of the most hazardous jobs in the country. As an example, consider the recent incident in which a 2,000-pound boulder struck a construction crew member while working...
Shoulder Injury: What Is My Claim Worth?
Shoulder injuries, through either a single traumatic event at work or due to an employee’s work duties over time, are common work injuries in Wisconsin. In addition to medical bills and lost wages, injured workers can pursue permanent partial disability benefits,...
Walking goofy after a leg injury?
Many workers suffer hip, knee, ankle and foot injuries in Wisconsin. The causes of these injuries are varied, ranging from trip and fall, awkward twisting, lifting, or walking on uneven surfaces. Some of these injuries result in surgery and some even result in joint...
Domer Law está aquí para ayudar a los clientes que hablan español
Domer Law está aquí para ayudar a los clientes que hablan español. Si usted ha sido lesionado en el trabajo, probablemente esté preocupado por una serie de cosas diferentes. Por ejemplo: cuando puedas volver al trabajo cómo puedes pagar sus facturas cuando no estás...
The dangerous effects of workplace slip-and-fall accidents
Most people think of slip-and-fall (or trip-and-fall) injuries as minor accidents – ones that might be more embarrassing than painful. But make no mistake: a simple slip-and-fall on the job can have far more serious consequences than you may realize. Below, we...
A look at “mega” workers’ comp claims
Regular readers of our Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Law Blog know that in order to get a full understanding of issues involving on-the-job injuries, we sometimes dive into the ways employers and workers’ comp insurers view the world. A recent article in an...
Healthcare workers and the risk of on-the-job injuries
Over the course of the pandemic, America has learned to appreciate essential workers that were perhaps previously taken for granted, such as those working in grocery stores, utilities, pharmacies, farms, community organizations, government offices and more. One...
More of OSHA’s Top Ten Violations
Regular readers of our Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation blog will no doubt recall that we recently shared half of the federal government’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Top Ten list of citations it issued in fiscal year 2019. The first five...