Wisconsin is among the leading states with a high number of workers’ compensation cases. A report shows that 113 people suffered work-related injuries in 2019 in the state. These work-related accidents can be fatal or cause severe injuries. Unfortunately, such injuries can cause substantial financial losses since you need medical care to treat your injuries. The good news…
Workplace injuries are no one’s idea of a good time. They are, by definition, a failure in the system in which someone got hurt. If you are the injured party, it is your obligation to file a workplace injury report with your employer and then make a fair claim with workers’ compensation to cover the…
It’s another normal routine workday, but then the unexpected happens. You are injured at work. Do you know how or where to get help to compensate for your injuries? Should you find a workers’ compensation lawyer? If you have been injured on the job, in most cases it is considered a workers’ compensation injury and is eligible…
People with jobs that involve tasks, such as assembly line work, scanning groceries, keyboarding or hammering nails, may not think of these tasks as hazardous. However, overtime, these workers could develop what’s known as a repetitive strain injury (RSI). In fact, this problem affects about 1.8 million employees each year, according to the Occupational Safety and Health…
Being injured in a car accident can be one of the most terrifying experiences you’ll ever have to endure. In fact, every year, about 3 million Americans are injured in auto accidents. Here in Wisconsin last year, there were 23,747 injury crashes with 540 of them being fatal accidents. Even if you recover from your injuries, it can still be hard financially if you don’t get the compensation you deserve. Here are six basic steps you need to take if you’re injured in a vehicle accident, along with the importance of using an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Typically, when an employee gets injured at work, they will file for a workers’ compensation claim and get paid the employer’s insurance. But the main question is, should the same happen for remote workers? Here is everything you need to know about Wisconsin workers’ compensation. Remote working is not new to many organizations. More organizations continue…
Accidents happen, and accidents at work are even more commonplace than you could even imagine. Because of this, every state is required to get and maintain workers’ compensation insurance for the health, wellness, and protection of you, the employee. To assist in preventing injuries and accidents in the workplace, it’s essential for employers to create…
If you get injured at work or contract illness as a direct result of your job, you could be eligible for a workers’ compensation benefit. Unfortunately, every year, twice as many workers’ compensation claims are denied than are approved. A claim can be denied for either of the following three reasons: The workers’ compensation claim…
Work-related injuries and illnesses can cause suffering and financial difficulties. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Things can be much easier if you seek a workers’ compensation claim for medical expenses, missed wages, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits. You don’t have to do it alone; a reputable workers’ compensation lawyer can help. But why do you need a workers’…
Being injured in a car accident can be one of the most terrifying experiences you’ll ever have to endure. In fact, every year, about 3 million Americans are injured in auto accidents. Here in Wisconsin last year, there were 23,747 injury crashes with 540 of them being fatal accidents. Even if you recover from your injuries, it can still be hard financially if you don’t get the compensation you deserve. Here are six basic steps you need to take if you’re injured in a vehicle accident, along with the importance of using an experienced personal injury lawyer.
