Internal Organ Injury Workers’ Comp In Wisconsin
Internal injuries can be hard to see, but they can be life-threatening. A truck crash, forklift accident or crushing event may cause internal bleeding or tear an organ. These injuries often require surgery, long hospital stays and months of recovery.
Some workers also face lasting limits that keep them from returning to heavy labor. At Domer Law, S.C., a Wisconsin internal organ work injury lawyer from our team can help you seek benefits that address both your medical needs and the effect on your career.
Common Internal Injuries After Work Accidents
Blunt force trauma and crushing accidents can damage several parts of the body. Common injuries include:
- Lacerations to the liver, kidney or spleen
- Internal bleeding
- Damage to the lungs
- Bowel or abdominal injuries
- Injuries caused by broken ribs
- Organ damage that requires surgery
Symptoms may not appear right away. Pain, weakness, dizziness or swelling can become worse over time. Workers should get medical care as soon as possible after a serious impact.
Why Internal Organ Damage Is An Unscheduled Injury
Wisconsin may classify internal organ damage as an “unscheduled injury”. This is different from an injury to a body part listed on a set benefit schedule. An unscheduled injury may support a loss of earning capacity claim. This type of claim looks at how permanent medical restrictions affect your ability to earn a living.
For example, an over-the-road driver may no longer be able to sit for long periods. A warehouse worker may face limits on lifting or bending. A manufacturing laborer may be unable to return to a fast-paced or physical job.
The value of internal organ damage workers’ comp in Wisconsin may depend on factors such as:
- Your age, education and work history
- Your wages before the injury
- Your permanent medical restrictions
- The type of work you can still perform
- The wages available in a new role
These details help show whether the injury has reduced your earning power. Strong medical and vocational evidence can also help prove how the injury limits your future job options and income.
Proving The Long-Term Effect On Your Career
At Domer Law, S.C., we use medical records, expert opinions and vocational evidence to show how an injury affects your future. We work to connect internal restrictions with the real demands of your job.
Our attorneys also wrote the Wisconsin practice series on workers’ compensation law. Lawyers and judges use this resource when reviewing complex loss of earning capacity claims.
Get Help After A Crushing Workplace Injury
A crushing workplace injury in WI can leave you facing major health and career changes. We help workers in Milwaukee, Waukesha and across Wisconsin pursue the benefits they need.
Speak with a Milwaukee internal injury attorney at Domer Law to learn how we can help protect your long-term stability. Call our firm today at 888-353-8384 or reach out via our online contact form.