Steps to take immediately after a workplace injury
When an injury occurs at work, knowing the steps to take immediately can ensure your safety and protect your rights. There are several things you should do right after a workplace injury. Seek medical attention The first priority is to get medical help. Even if the...
How can mental health change after a workplace injury?
Workplace injuries can have a profound impact on an individual's mental health. As people learn more about worker's compensation, it becomes evident that the toll on mental well-being is part of the fallout from a workplace injury. There are many challenges...
Violence against nurses an ongoing problem in health care
Workplace violence can happen in any industry, but some workers face this type of treatment far more often than others. American nurses are among those who are likely to encounter violence on the job, and incidents of violence directed towards nurses have surged in...
Organizing your medical records for workers’ compensation
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Wisconsin had 61,200 nonfatal workplace injury reports in 2021. When you are navigating a worker's compensation case, organizing your medical records is an important step. These records provide essential documentation...
How fatal are Wisconsin’s workplaces?
Murphy’s law states, “if anything can go wrong, it will go wrong.” That adage might hold true for some of the most dangerous occupations in America. But just how dangerous are certain occupations? And how worried should Wisconsin’s workers be? According to the U.S....
When can I start filing a workers’ compensation claim?
Workplace accidents can happen anytime you least expect them – even on the first day of work. According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) study, new workers are five times more likely to receive injuries than their more experienced seniors. In addition, 40% of all...
How the vocational rehabilitation process works
Worker's compensation can cover several benefits and not just medical ones. It can cover the travel needed for medical treatment, wage benefits, and any rehabilitation you may need. What are vocational rehabilitation and retraining benefits? If a healthcare...
5 scenarios covered by worker’s compensation benefits
Both public and private employees can rely on their worker's compensation benefits when they suffer work-related injuries. However, coverage can extend beyond the workplace. You could use this benefit if you got injured in the following scenarios: While hauling...
Remedies in case of workers’ compensation claim rejections
On-the-job injuries can lead to complicated treatment plans and expensive medication. Depending on the severity of the injury, some workers could face costly hospital visits, complex surgery, and lengthy physical therapy. During all this, if the insurance company...
What expenses does worker’s compensation cover?
Sustaining an injury at work can bring your normal life to a complete stop. A serious injury that prevents you from working can cause you incredible stress over how you are going to pay your bills and take care of your loved ones. Depending on the type and seriousness...