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Wisconsin Duty Disability – A Guide to Application and Benefits
What is duty disability? Do I need a duty disability attorney? Duty Disability Overview Duty disability is a wage replacement benefit available to individuals working...
Occupational Exposure Injuries Gain Legal Stature in WI
Renewed Importance of Occupational or “Overuse” Injuries in Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Cases Occupational exposure injuries have become increasingly important in Wisconsin worker’s compensation law due...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Based on Vision Loss
Most would agree that loss of eyesight is a serious problem in almost any work environment. However, not everyone with limited sight is eligible for disability...
Basics of Bad Faith and Delay in Payment Penalties Under Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation
Worker’s compensation insurance companies frequently deny claims, and not always for good reasons. Wisconsin worker’s compensation law, however, provides some basic protections by penalizing insurance...
When Is Someone an Employee?
Whether someone should be classified as an employee, as opposed to an independent contractor or subcontractor, has been a longstanding legal question in the workplace....
WI Workers Comp Prohibits Requiring Workers to Use Vacation, Sick Time, or Paid Time Off for Time Missed Due to a Work Injury
Injured workers often use vacation, sick time, or other forms of paid time off for time they have to miss work or go to doctor...
Workers comp claim denied while you are still healing? Take 3 critical steps.
If your workers compensation claim has been denied, you probably had an “independent medical examination.” This is an appointment with a doctor paid for by...
Retirement and Your Workers Compensation Rights
The workers compensation system is designed in part to help workers who have been hurt on the job and will not be able to return...