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Sixth Circuit Affirms Award of Benefits and Disgorged Profits in ERISA Disability Benefits Case
To remedy a wrongful denial of short or long term disability benefits, courts will typically limit the claimant’s recovery to his or her unpaid benefits...
Legal Protection for Wisconsin Taxicab Drivers with Criminal Records
Recent news coverage involving Madison taxicab drivers illustrates the stigma associated with labels such as “criminal,” “sex offender,” and “felon.” Once an individual has a...
How to Get Long-Term Disability Benefits If You Cannot Work Due to Fibromyalgia
Our firm regularly represents individuals who have been denied short or long term disability insurance (STDI or LTDI) benefits. Some individuals have debilitating physical injuries,...
What if My Employer Terminates My Employment or Refuses to Hire Me After I am Injured at Work?
Many injured workers are concerned their employment may be in jeopardy after being injured at work. Fortunately, the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act protects an injured...
Am I Entitled to More Money if My Employer Is “At Fault” for My Work Injury?
As discussed in a recent blog post, Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation system is essentially a no-fault system. However, there are situations when an employer will be...
Legal Protection For Wisconsin Employees Whose Health Conditions Affect Their Work
Medical conditions complicate both personal and professional life, and can adversely affect work performance in myriad ways: You may be falling asleep at work, unable...
The Clock is Ticking on Your ERISA Disability Benefits Claim, Supreme Court Rules
An insurance company’s initial denial of short or long term disability insurance benefits isn’t the final word. If an insurer determines you are ineligible for...
Can I Receive Worker’s Compensation Benefits If a Work Injury is My Fault?
Yes, employees can generally receive worker’s compensation benefits for any work injury, even when the worker is at fault for the injury. To understand why,...
If My Doctor Says I’m Disabled, Can My Insurance Company Deny Disability Benefits?
Employees who must stop working due to a health condition often do so at the direct advice of their healthcare providers. When this happens, they...