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How One Line in Your Medical Records Can Damage Your Long-Term Disability Claim
If I were handed a stack of medical records and told that a disability insurance company denied this patient’s claim, I could often point to...
Can You Get Treatment in Another State for Your Wisconsin Work Injury? What You Need to Know About Out-of-State Medical Treatment for Worker’s Compensation Claims.
If you’ve been hurt at work, your focus should be on getting better. But what happens if the best treatment isn’t in Wisconsin or you...
How Does Wisconsin Act 29 Help Firefighters and Police Officers With PTSD Claims?
Wisconsin Act 29 is an important worker’s compensation law that makes it easier for certain first responders to bring PTSD claims. Before Act 29, Wisconsin...
How Long Does the Worker’s Compensation Insurance Company Have to Approve or Deny My Claim?
If you were hurt at work in Wisconsin, it is extremely frustrating to wait while the worker’s compensation insurance company “investigates” your claim. You may...
Can My Long-Term Disability Claim be Denied Because My Condition is Pre-Existing?
If you have had a chronic condition that recently worsened, you might be wondering if your long-term disability (LTD) claim could be denied on the...
Why Is My Worker’s Compensation Insurance Company Asking for Unrelated Medical Records?
If you filed a Wisconsin worker’s compensation claim, you may be shocked when the insurance company starts asking for medical records that seem unrelated to...
Early PWFA and PUMP Act Cases Show Strong Enforcement
Two recent cases under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP Act provide an early look at how courts and juries are treating...
What to Expect at an Independent Medical Examination (IME) for a Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Case
If you’ve been scheduled for an Independent Medical Examination, or IME, you’re not alone in feeling uneasy about it. For many injured workers in Wisconsin,...
What to Expect When Settling a Long-Term Disability Claim
Settling a long-term disability (LTD) claim is often more complex than it first appears. Most people naturally focus on the settlement amount, since that is...