Workers’ Comp In Cases Of Knee Injuries And Replacements

Last updated on August 14, 2026

Knee injuries are often work-related. If you hurt your knee on the job, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits to pay for your injury and recovery. The first step in seeking workers’ comp benefits is to get a professional medical evaluation to determine if your injury might be work-related. Then, a seasoned workers’ comp attorney can assess your case, advise you on your options and implement a personalized legal strategy to help you seek compensation for your recovery. An attorney also can help you obtain the necessary medical support from a doctor to support your claim.

At Domer Law, our award-winning attorneys have decades upon decades of combined experience dedicated exclusively to workers’ compensation. We helped advance the law on the percentage of disability for multiple joint replacement. In fact, we literally wrote the book on Wisconsin workers’ compensation law. We will help you understand your options and rights, discuss your concerns and set clear and realistic expectations for your case. From our offices in Milwaukee and Waukesha, we serve clients throughout Greater Wisconsin.

Helping You Maximize Your Benefits

Work-related knee injuries can result from traumatic injuries, from repetitive motion, or from overexertion – whether as part of your daily activities or due to a fall or other type of accident. Other work-related knee injuries can be caused by repetitive bending, squatting or alighting from vehicles.

Knee injuries can decrease your productivity significantly and should not be taken lightly. Based on the circumstances of your case, you may be eligible for partial or total disability benefits. You may be entitled to receive workers’ comp if:

You suffered an accident while on the job that damaged your knee or led to a knee replacement surgery.
An accident or your daily job activities contributed to accelerating the need for a knee replacement or worsened a knee injury.

Even if you had knee problems previously, if a work injury aggravates a pre-existing condition beyond its normal progression (that is, sped up the need for medical care or now cases missed work time), you can bring a worker’s compensation claim. Our lawyers strive to maximize the compensation our clients receive to take care of their injuries and welfare. They will help you calculate an estimated amount of the benefits you may be entitled to and advocate for your best interests before the workers’ comp insurance carrier and the Department of Workforce Development.

Knee Replacement Valuation

If you suffer a work-related knee injury that results in a total knee replacement, there are significant benefits available. In addition to medical treatment expenses and receiving 2/3 of your pre-injury wages during your healing period, a knee replacement carriers a minimum 50% Permanent Partial Disability rating. This is “worth” 212.50 weeks of PPD benefits under Wisconsin law. For example, a 2026 date of injury has a PPD rate of $454/week, meaning a 50% knee is equal to a minimum of 212.50 weeks at the rate of $454/week, for a total value of $96,475. A doctor can also assess an even higher PPD percentage if there are additional disabling elements like pain, range of motion limitations, or loss of strength.

Contact An Experienced Team Of Attorneys

Domer Law, S.C., is Wisconsin’s premier workers’ compensation law firm. With over 100 years of combined experience, our esteemed attorneys are the go-to law lawyers for workers who get injured on the job.

We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case and explain how we can help you maximize your workers’ comp benefits. Call 414-279-2647 or send us a message online to get started today.

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