Featured on The Morning Blend For many Wisconsin workers, the aches and pains that come with decades of work feel like an inevitable price for a well-lived life. Contractors who have swung hammers for 30 years, nurses who have lifted patients throughout their careers, roofers, mechanics, and warehouse workers – people who have given everything…
Most employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance in Wisconsin, but what if they don’t? Unfortunately, this happens more often than people think. Employers may not know the rules or may purposefully violate them to try to save money. The good news is that Wisconsin law gives you a path towards compensation even if…
If you travel for work, you might wonder how that affects your workers’ compensation coverage. You might even cross state lines, so you might wonder if that impacts you as well. Many Wisconsin workers get injured while on the road, but it’s important to note that you are covered if you’re actively working at the…
Were you recently hurt at work? If so, your employer is supposed to report that injury to their workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Unfortunately, your employer may have failed to do so. This might have been purposeful or accidental, but it affects your rights either way. Milwaukee workers should not be stuck hoping their employer does…
After a job injury, you could still be experiencing a lot of pain. What can be shocking is when your doctor says you’re ready to go back to work, but it still really hurts. How are you supposed to work through this pain? What can you do about it? Unfortunately, this is a common experience…
Getting hurt on the job can be a frustrating and painful experience. Workers’ compensation is there to help compensate you for your injuries, but you may have to take some steps to get that compensation. A common step is an Independent Medical Exam (IME). These are performed by the workers’ compensation insurer, and may be…
Even with pre-existing conditions, you could qualify for workers’ compensation in Wisconsin. It is not an automatic disqualification, though employers often make it seem that way. State law lets you seek compensation for a prior injury or condition that is aggravated or accelerated by a work injury. If your symptoms get worse because of a…
Denial of your workers’ comp claim is, unfortunately, not a rare experience for people. Employers and insurers often look for reasons to deny a claim, whether a new one or one based on an aggravated injury. However, many of the claims are denied for technical reasons that can be fixed, or a misunderstanding of the…
After you get hurt at work, you may wonder if you have to accept an offer of light-duty work. Many people fear that, if they turn down the offer, they could hurt their right to benefits or face some other issue. The law provides important guidance on how you can proceed. Your attorney will advise…
After a job injury, you could be getting workers’ compensation. You might be on leave or disability as well. The thing is, you might still be worried about losing your job. Unfortunately, there is no simple yes or no as to whether you could be fired while on Wisconsin workers’ compensation. You do have rights…
