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...
Addressing concerns about doctor selection under workers’ comp
Wisconsin workers who are injured on the job will take comfort in knowing that they can receive workers' compensation benefits. Wages, medical expenses and more can be provided once the claim is approved. However, not every claim is clear-cut and disputes are common....
How to prepare for a workers’ compensation hearing
Certain jobs in Wisconsin have certain inherent dangers. If accidents occur at manufacturing plants or construction sites for instance workers can suffer serious injuries as a result. Workers may suffer broken bones, torn ligaments, loss of limbs, traumatic brain...
What is the Wisconsin UEF, and how can I file a claim?
Wisconsin workers know that if they have suffered a work-related injury that they will have coverage under the state’s workers’ compensation (WC) laws. Both public and private employers must provide WC to their employees, with the only exceptions being for some...