Workers Compensation
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...
What is an idiopathic injury?
An injury is not compensable under Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation system merely because it happened at work. A worker’s compensation insurance company may deny an injured...
Think You’re Just Worn Out from Work? It Might Be a Worker’s Compensation Injury
When most people think of a work injury, they imagine a sudden accident: a fall, a machine malfunction, or something sharp that causes immediate harm....
Think Your Doctor’s Opinion Is Enough to Beat a Worker’s Compensation Denial? Not Without This Form.
If you’ve been hurt at work in Wisconsin and your claim has been denied, you might assume your doctor’s medical opinion alone will be enough...
Pain and Suffering in Wisconsin Work Injuries: Understanding Your Compensation Options
If you have been hurt at work in Wisconsin, you may be wondering if you can get compensated for your pain and suffering. Unfortunately, Wisconsin...
Invisible Injuries, Real Claims: Mental Health and Worker’s Compensation Claims in Wisconsin
Most people know that they can file a worker’s compensation claim if they have a physical injury resulting from work. But what if you have...
What Does “End of Healing” Really Mean in Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation?
If you’ve been injured at work in Wisconsin, you’ve probably heard the term “end of healing” or “EOH” — maybe from your doctor, your employer,...
What is a Medicare Set-Aside Agreement
A Medicare Set-Aside Agreement (“MSA”) is an agreement that allocates a portion of the funds obtained through the settlement of a worker’s compensation claim for...
I am on an H-2A or H-2B visa and I sustained a workplace injury, can I stay in the U.S. while I receive medical treatment?
If you’ve been injured on the job as an H-2A or H-2B worker and require ongoing medical treatment, there are steps you can take to...