Workers Compensation
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...
I Lied To My Doctor About the Cause of my Workplace Injury Because my Employer Asked or Pressured Me To Do So; Did I Lose My Worker’s Compensation Benefits?
Employers will sometimes ask or pressure employees to lie about the cause of a workplace injury. For example, they may tell an employee to tell...
Workplace Injuries at Wisconsin Dairy Farms
Attorneys Martha Burke and Gabriel Manzano Nieves had the opportunity to speak with ProPublica reporters Melissa Sanchez and Maryam Jameel about workplace injuries that occur...
Know the Risks Before Quitting Your Job After a Work Injury
If you suffer an injury at work, you may want to quit your job for several reasons. You may have safety concerns about your workplace,...