Dismantling Wisconsin's workers comp system slowed, for now. Gov. Walker's budget bill had big changes in Wisconsin's workers' compensation system. The same workers' compensation system that is the model for most states and is generally regarded as the best workers...
Month: June 2015
Dismantling Wisconsin’s Workers Comp System Slowed, for now.
Dismantling Wisconsin's workers comp system slowed, for now. Gov. Walker's budget bill had big changes in Wisconsin's workers' compensation system. The same workers' compensation system that is the model for most states and is generally regarded as the...
Wrongful death and recovering damages
Even a minor car accident can leave you shaken and upset, but a crash that results in a fatality can change many people's lives forever. The effects of a fatal car accident reach far beyond just those involved and often leave the victim's family dealing with their...
Wrongful death and recovering damages
Even a minor car accident can leave you shaken and upset, but a crash that results in a fatality can change many people's lives forever. The effects of a fatal car accident reach far beyond just those involved and often leave the victim's family dealing with their...
Loss of Earning Capacity is not the same as Disability Percentage
Loss of earning capacity is not the same as disability percentage in Wisconsin workers' compensation law. When an injured worker has a work-related permanent injury, the doctor may assign a disability percentage to the injured body part. For example a shoulder may...
Loss of Earning Capacity is not the same as Disability Percentage
Loss of earning capacity is not the same as disability percentage in Wisconsin workers' compensation law. When an injured worker has a work-related permanent injury, the doctor may assign a disability percentage to the injured body part. For example a...
Does Social Security Disability Affect Workers Comp
Yes, social security disability affects workers comp benefits in most cases, at least for awhile. Many seriously injured workers with cervical or lumbar herniated disc injuries end up with neck or low back surgery and permanent work restrictions preventing them from...
Does Social Security Disability Affect Workers Comp
Yes, social security disability affects workers comp benefits in most cases, at least for awhile. Many seriously injured workers with cervical or lumbar herniated disc injuries end up with neck or low back surgery and permanent work restrictions preventing them...
Drunk driving fatalities in Wisconsin
No matter the circumstances, a fatal car accident is always a tragedy. There are many possible causes behind these wrecks, including drivers going too fast for road conditions, following too closely behind another vehicle or driving while distracted by a cellphone or...
Drunk driving fatalities in Wisconsin
No matter the circumstances, a fatal car accident is always a tragedy. There are many possible causes behind these wrecks, including drivers going too fast for road conditions, following too closely behind another vehicle or driving while distracted by a cellphone or...