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How to Get the Most From Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

September 5, 2018

Getting injured on the job is a stressful situation that thousands of people in Wisconsin go through each year. Even with safety policies, safety gear, preventive training and OSHA standards in place, it is still possible for employees to suffer an injury on the job. If you are injured on the job, you need to […]

How to Prepare for Your Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)

August 17, 2018

If you have been injured in an accident that happened while you were working, you are entitled to seek compensation for your medical bills and lost wages through a workers’ compensation claim. To receive this compensation, you will have to undergo an independent medical evaluation (IME) with one of the doctors provided to you by your […]

Know the Risks of Silica Exposure in Your Workplace

February 6, 2017

Depending on your work environment, you could be exposed to one or more toxic substances. Asbestos, a fibrous mineral linked to mesothelioma in exposed individuals, is probably the most well-recognized workplace toxic substance hazard. Other toxic substances you can potentially face in your workplace include radiation, mercury, lead, and silica. Crystalline silica is a type […]

How is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Different from a Personal Injury Claim?

January 2, 2017

When you are injured on the job, you can file a Workers’ Compensation claim to seek compensation for the expenses related to your injury. If you are injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you can seek compensation for your expenses related to the injury, known as your damages, through a personal injury […]

Seeking Workers’ Compensation for Your PTSD

May 25, 2016

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often associated with soldiers who have come home from active war zones. Although it certainly affects many soldiers who have seen combat, it is not limited to individuals who served in the military. PTSD can affect anybody who experiences or witnesses a traumatic experience, such as being held hostage at […]