I'm in Wisconsin, worker's comp in Indiana. If I can't return to truck driving, is the insurance company obligated to retrain me

Your claim can be brought in Wisconsin if either you were hired in Wisconsin, or principally worked in Wisconsin (see Sec. 102.03(5) Wi Stats)....

Do I need legal representation for second opinion initiated by workman's comp insurance company?

The other attorney's answers are correct. If you think about it, if the insurer planned to be fair with you, why wouldn't they ask your doctor for...

Do i have right to file for workers comp benefits on aggravation of a pre-existing injury?

You probably have at least two possible options. The first is to claim medical expenses based upon the first work-related injury. The second option...

I was injured at work 6 months ago today...i am being treted very poor by work, late pay,refusals,no checks, down right mean :(

Hello, and sorry to hear about the difficulties at work because of your work injury. You are fully within your rights follwing your doctor's...

2nd choice doctor treated for 14 months. Can we go to our own Doctor to prove injury and get help?Need a new lawyer.

Wisconsin law allows the injured worker to choose the treating doctor, and treatment can certainly continue even after a doctor finds MMI (healing...

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In Wisconsin the injured worker can continue to treat with a 3rd, or even 4th and later doctors, as long as they have a referral from one of the 2...

Do I need and can I afford an attorney?

It is important that you call a knowledgeable lawyer to discuss your options. Typically the insurance doctor takes a position favorable to the...

Can my employer send me home on the grounds of "nothing to do" while having a light duty excuse from a doctor?

In Wisconsin, you are entitled to weekly wage loss benefits (temp total disability) when the employer is not able to offer work within yopur...

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WC + FMLA + COBRA?

FMLA provides some protection for an employees job position, and for health insurance benefits. Signing the backdated FMLA form may or may not...

Workers Compensation Settlements

In Wisconsin,s ettlements usually take place only after treatment has ended, permanent restrictions are decided, and return to work questions are...