My workers comp adjuster told me that "sometimes" a judge will add additional money to a Stipulation with Award.

In Wisconsin a judge's roll is to approve or disapprove a settlement, and not increase or decrease it. The judge can disapprove the settlement as...

Can my employer make me apply for and use FMLA allotted hours for use on a work Injury that kept me off work for 2 months?

In Wisconsin an employee cannot be terminated for absenteeism days caused by a work-injury whether or not the employee applies for FMLA. FMLA may...

Can i get fired for getting hurt at work and I have a doctors excuse?

In Wisconsin an employer cannot fire an employee for excused absences caused by a work-related injury. In fact, Wisconsin imposes a significant...

Workmans comp doctor told me he was going to stop seeing me because he thinks i'm faking it...

Whether it is caused by a lack of understanding, a lack of compassion, or otherwise, we do see doctors who seem to ignore legitimate and sometimes...

I have a work comp claim, I was recently in a Mandatory settlement hearing, I am very unhappy what are my rights?

Schedule a in-person meeting with your lawyer. Write out a list of questions and concerns to ask during the meeting. Ask the attorney to explain...

If I retain a WC attorney, will I still receive a weekly paycheck from the WC provider?

No, there is no reason that hiring a lawyer will result in your weekly checks stopping. Many times the opposite occurs--the lawyer is able to make...

Should I contact an attorney? If so what type of attorney do I need to talk to?

Many business insurance companies pay medical bills without regard for fault or negligence. This is called "med pay" coverage, and is typically...

In Wisconsin the health care provider can seek recovery from the injured worker regardless whether or not the bill is related to a work injury....

How do insurance companies put a value on negligence compared to pain and suffering?

The insured's negligence is a separate consideration from your damages. In Wisconsin, you only receive a settlement, or at trial an award, if the...

Felony conviction with concurrent civil suit. Restitution paid in full and early. Off probation. Now victim wants more money.

If the restitution was ordered by the court, and the victim was not a party to that order, then the victim still may be able to bring this...