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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 Workers’ Comp Insurers Request 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 a Workers’ Comp IME in Wisconsin
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...
Navigating Long-Term Disability While Living with Cancer
There’s a quiet moment in many people’s cancer journeys when you realize that pushing through at work isn’t sustainable. You may still get out of...
What to Expect at a Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Hearing
Most worker’s compensation claims in Wisconsin are resolved without the need for a hearing. In many cases, the insurance company accepts the claim and simply...