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Can Workers’ Comp Deny Benefits for a Surgery You Already Had?

If you’ve been injured at work in Wisconsin, you might assume that once your workers’ compensation claim is accepted, your medical treatment will be covered....

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Milwaukee Shareholder Summer Murshid Invited to Join Elite Lawyer

We’re proud to share that Milwaukee Shareholder Summer Murshid has been invited to join Elite Lawyer, a distinction recognizing attorneys who demonstrate a high level...

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Beware of Worker’s Compensation Scams in Wisconsin

If you have an open worker’s compensation claim in Wisconsin, you may receive calls, emails, or messages from individuals claiming they are involved in your...

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Shareholder Chris Donahoe Published by the State Bar of Wisconsin on Pro Bono Work

Hawks Quindel shareholder Chris Donahoe was published by the State Bar of Wisconsin on taking a pro bono ICE habeas case outside her employment law...

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Short-Term to Long-Term Disability Transition Guide

When short-term disability (STD) benefits are about to end, many workers assume long-term disability (LTD) will simply pick up where STD leaves off. That assumption...

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Should I Appeal my Long-Term Disability Denial on My Own or Hire a Lawyer?

Receiving a long-term disability (LTD) denial can feel overwhelming. After months of medical appointments, paperwork, and waiting for a decision, many people are left wondering...

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Hawks Quindel’s Milwaukee Employment Team Recognized as the Face of Workplace Justice

We are honored to share that Hawks Quindel’s Milwaukee Employment Discrimination Team has been recognized as the Face of Workplace Justice in Milwaukee Magazine’s August...

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Can I Reopen My Prior Social Security Disability Application?

If you applied for Social Security disability benefits, were denied, and did not appeal before the deadline, you may be wondering whether the Social Security...

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Understanding When Social Security Reduces Supplementary Security Income Benefits: Part 3

The Social Security Administration (SSA) treats SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits differently. If you receive SSDI benefits, SSA...

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