It would be unusual for a treating doctor to assess PPD without an exam. Sometimes record reviewing doctors do this for insurance companies. If you...

Stuck not sure what to do

Your employer might want you to continue fighting the STD claim so the employer and WC insurer don't have to pay. You need to get a free...

How long do I have to wait for Workers Compensation?

Pursuant to Wis. Stat. section 102.22, " If the employer or his or her insurer inexcusably delays in making the first payment that is due an...

Hurt my shoulder at work having surgery soon do I need a lawyer

You are entitled to the following benefits under Wisconsin WC law: 1. Reasonable and necessary medical expenses; 2. Temporary total disability...

What does compromise agreement closing out all issues with the exception of future medical expenses mean?

In Wisconsin WC cases, there are five basic benefits for an unscheduled injury (head, neck, torso, back or psychological): (1) past and future...

How much is a fair amount for compensation?

It is way too early to attempt to predict what is fair compensation. See my Internet essay on Factors Considered by Insurance Companies in...

Is anyone familiar with the class action against spinal solutions out of California and st Francis hospital and st lukes WI

There are several articles in various web sites, including the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that refer to the class action. ...

Should I accept the policy limit of 1 of the parties at fault even though I haven't reached MMI from surgery #1 of 2 needed?

This is a complicated question. In general, it is possible to settle with less than all of the parties, or to settle with an insurance company but...

Is there a settlement for a back surgery created from work

Work related back injuries can give rise to substantial settlements or awards after a hearing. You will first need a medical report from your...

The minimum PPD percentage for a one level discectomy, pursuant to Wis. Adm. Code, section 80.32(11) is 5%. If there is a fusion, the minimum is...