Should I talk to a work comp attorney?

It looks like your claim has been handled per your own doctor's opinions. Your permanency claims are worth $5,152. You can cash the checks. You...

How to go about getting seed money on upcoming closure of workman's compensation case?

Once your permanent disability rating is set, you can request an "advancement" from the Worker's Compensation Division. When a large amount of...

Wisconsin Workers Comp Questions.

I agree with Attorney Carmen. The issue is whether you have work restrictions. If not, then your employer isn't doing anything wrong. If you...

A worker's compensation claim is a type of disability claim. Disability is a medical issue. It is typically the practice of the Worker's...

Yours is a complicated case. Setting aside whether you are an employee, I don't see grounds upon which the insurance carrier could sue you on...

Can I be denied a job because I take prescribed pain medication in wisconsin

Unless the motorcycle accident was work related, this is more of an employment law issue. The issue would be whether you pass the physical and...

I work for a university and another employee broke my back-what kind of lawyer do I need?

You do have a worker's compensation case against your employer. Your case will be fact sensitive as to whether you have a case against the...

Seen DVR counselor, setup an IPE plan for vocational retraining, gave to work comp insurance company, now what? (Wisconsin)

Perhaps your work restrictions or the DVR file. They may ask your employer if they can accommodate your work restrictions. They are entitled to...

If an employee is receiving worker compensation, are they eligiable for unemployment insurance?

He is being paid worker's compensation, so he shouldn't apply for unemployment. They are both wage replacement benefits. To apply for...

Can i be back in the room with my aunt during her examination for workers comp?

The statute says certain people can come into the exam, such as you can bring your own doctor or an interpreter, but it doesn't say you can bring...