It is usually OK to cash the check. There is a small chance that the carrier might be entitled to reimbursement if a judge finds against you, finds...

There is case law stating that reimbursement may be required if the judge indicates in a final order that the claimant was overpaid benefits and no...

This is a common situation. WC insurance companies often get their paid doctors to provide opinions on work-relatedness. You can guess where those...

If it was a Wisconsin worker's compensation injury, you can claim additional benefits and treatment for 6 years following last receipt of indemnity...

Generally, IME doctors in Wisconsin worker's compensation cases take 2-8 weeks to finalize their reports. The worker's compensation carrier is...

If you haven't already, you should contact a Wisconsin worker's compensation attorney. There is often no way to get WC benefits immediately once...

If the worker's comp insurer denied it due to their doctor's opinion, there is little chance of getting the denial reversed quickly. In that event,...

You are entitled to temporary partial disability (partial wage loss) benefits if you miss work due to medical appointments for the work injury. If...

Yes, you should consult with a Wisconsin worker's compensation attorney. You had a partial wage loss while on light duty and would be entitled to...

Can I file for unemployment when ready to go back to work?

Sounds like you need to contact a lawyer who specializes in employment law and also long term disability insurance law. There may be more to your...