by Matthew Robles | Jan 21, 2016 | Matthew Robles, SSDI
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 benefits. The government has developed specific standards to determine how much sight loss makes people...
by Matthew Robles | Oct 30, 2015 | Matthew Robles, Workers 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 companies and employers who refuse to pay worker’s compensation...
by Matthew Robles | Sep 18, 2015 | Employment Law, Matthew Robles
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. Last week, the National Labor Relations Board weighed in, issuing a decision many observers say has...
by Matthew Robles | May 21, 2015 | Matthew Robles, Workers Compensation
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 appointments because of a work injury. However, Wisconsin workers compensation law prevents injured workers from being forced to do this. A...
by Matthew Robles | Mar 16, 2015 | Matthew Robles, Workers Compensation
ProPublica, a non-profit investigative journalism organization, recently published a report on the status of workers compensation benefits in the U.S. The report, “The Demolition of Workers’ Comp,” details how state legislators have rolled back protections for injured...
by Matthew Robles | Jan 8, 2015 | Matthew Robles, Workers Compensation
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 the workers compensation insurance company. Even if you are still in a lot of pain and still healing from your...
