It is 6 years for traumaitic injuries and 12 years for occupational exposure claims. You should consult with a workers compensation lawyer given...

Tina, I am a workers compensation attorney. Your husband should definitely receive a permanent disability payment for his partial finger...

Should i hire a wc lawyer

It would probably be a good idea to consult with a qualified workers compensation attorney. In Wisconsin all attorney fees are contingent on a...

I got hrut at work and ended up on workers comp. i went to the er and they said i could no go back to work intill i see the dr.

Generally, it is a violation of the Worker's Compensation Act of Wisconsin to terminate employment following a work injury without good cause. ...

What are my options? I may not be able to return to my previous career due to my injury at work. I worked /injured in Wisc

If you have permanent restrictions form a work injury in Wisconsin and are not returned to 90% of you pre-injury wage, then you do have the right...

If I am on restrictions and my employer can't give me work, don't they have to keep paying me?

Your question is complicated and may require more facts before a complete answer can be given. However, I would like to be able to give you some...

What are my options to go see a 3rd doctor in work comp case in wisconsin

It is unfortunate that the Insurance Company is trying to make this so difficult for you. The law in Wisconsin clearly states that you get the...

I hurt my back went the er and got a Dr's note saying I'll be off work for 3 days and the fired me can they do that

It is important to know whether the back injury arose out of or was caused by work activities. If so, there are specific monetary penalties (up to...

Should i settle my workers comp case in WI? Insurance comp has offered additional 88 weeks to settle.

You have obviously done your homework on the disability aspect of your claim. It sounds like it may a reasonable way to resolve the disputed PPD...

What do I do next in my workmans comp claim? I have been changed from light duty to permanent partial disability.

This is a critical time in your claim. You need detailed restrictions for both shoulder and back injury. You also get a rating for each, which...