The human resource dept has said I must turn in all doctor releases from my work comp case. We are about 6 weeks into it.

It is the employee's responsibility to keep her employer apprised of her work status. Every time you see your doctor, you must ask for a work...

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If you have compressed bulging back discs and your job aggravates the condition by having to sit still for 90% of the day.

You can make a WC claim if you advise your doctor of your pre-existing condition and your work duties (exposure). If you doctor believes to a...

I was injured at work and filed an injury report with my employer. I was fired shortly after giving them doctor restrictions.

I think that it is important to clarify as to whether you were fired or whether your employer simply does not have work within your restrictions. ...

Can an employer fire you because of an on the job injury?

An employer who terminates an employee following a work injury may be subject to a penalty of up to one years' wages, pursuant to Wis. Stat., Sec....

I had neck fusion in may 2013 after lifting a heavy item at work. I am working now, but I got a check for PPD. Do I take it?

You can certainly cash the PPD check you received without committing to accepting the PPD amount the insurance carrier may have in mind. If you...

I HAD A CHILD IN 2000, WHEN I WAS ONLY 16 YEARS OLD. I RECEIVED AN Epadural injection and shortly started having back pains tvet

A clarification is needed regarding your post. Are you seeking advise from a social security disability attorney or a medical malpractice...

Only child support that is in arrears in Wisconsin is assignable. Out of state arrearages are not assignable under WI law.

If you hurt your wrist putting on a lab coat at work a strain/ sprain through nobodys fault, just a unfortunate thing.

Under Wisconsin law, any activity, even ordinary non-strenuous activity, that causes an injury would be considered work related. This assumes that...

Am I eligible for worker's comp?

If all you were doing was walking out of the building and your foot fractured, this will likely be treated as an idiopathic injury by the WC...

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I injured my back about 7 years ago at work from a a fall and was on workmans comp for about 3 weeks.

Your current condition may be related your prior injury, but you would need a doctor to provide an opinion that there is a connection between your...