If I'm injured at work and put on meds and doctor ok's light duty 150 miles away do I have to drive while medicated???

Your doctor must address the impact of your medications on your ability to drive. If he/she prohibits that, you must also notify your employer...

I was injured working for cash. I had barely any income and no insurance.

If you were injured on the job, your exclusive remedy for benefits is the Worker Compensation Act. It appears that your employer had WC insurance....

I have reached the end of ppd for WC injury. Should I reapply for SSDI?

You would not have been denied SSDI simply because you were receiving WC payments. Wisconsin is a reverse offset state which means that you can...

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Is there a chance my attorney's request for court date got lost in the system? Have been waiting 6 months and still nothing.

Once an application for hearing has been filed with the Worker's Compensation Division, the Division will send the attorney a letter requesting...

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My husband got hurt at work, he did get workman comp he was off maybe a month, can his employer take our health ins, away

Wisconsin's worker's compensation law does not address or have jurisdiction over employee fringe benefits. This means that the continuation of...

My doctor is saying I'm not fully healed and have a 25lb weight restriction an IME doctor says I'm fully healed?

Your claim has been denied based on the conflicting opinions of the IME and your treating doctor. You have the right to rely on your doctor's...

What should I expect with an Independent Medical Evaluation for Workers Comp?

Here are some recommendations which I advise my clients about: 1. BE PROMPT FOR THE APPOINTMENT. Even though some insurance doctors are ...

What legal action can I take for my mother's Payee Representative fraud?

You have done the right thing by notifying your mother's local office, but if you have evidence that theft is occurring, I urge you to contact...

Can I get a restraining order against a HR person harassing me about a worker compensation claim I filed?

As mentioned by the other attorneys, a restraining order does not appear to be appropriate under the circumstances as it is a significant step...

I agree with both attorney Halstead and Flanagan.