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How Workers' Compensation Works In Wisconsin
Over the course of 26 years of practicing law, I have worked hundreds of workers compensation cases. No matter what the situation is, I give my clients the same legal advice as I would give my own family.
In addition to honesty, I have the experience, intuition and proven ability to make large recoveries in your worker’s compensation case. In fact, a number of my cases have resulted in six-figure recoveries.
Wisconsin Workplace Injuries Facts
A work place injury can leave you out of work, worried, and wondering what your options are. If you’ve suffered a workplace injury and want an honest attorney that will give you the straight facts, I urge you to take action and call me today.
With a plethora of perplexing information from your employer’s insurance company, it is difficult to know how to best proceed without someone who knows the facts and can prepare them for a lawsuit.
Almost every employer by state law must carry workers' compensation insurance. This includes construction sites, steel foundries, factories and corporate environments.
If you’ve been injured at work, the first thing you need to do is report it to your employer. If it’s not reported immediately, an employer may get suspicious.
Your employer must give you the forms if you request them, and may not punish you for making a claim. You can get compensation regardless of who was at fault, as long as you were injured while at work.
The Facts About Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Laws
Under Wisconsin's workers' compensation laws, injured workers must be paid for lost wages, medical bills and other expenses related to the workplace accident.
If you’ve suffered an injury causing your physical disability at work, even if there was preexisting issues regarding the injury—you’re still entitled to compensation.
If your injury requires an extended time away from work, you have the right to temporary total disability (TTD) compensation. Generally, you’ll be paid two thirds of your weekly wage until you’re medically able to return to work.
If you’ve been totally disabled due to a work injury, you have the legal right to collect compensation for medical and lost wages the rest of your life.
If Your Employer Disputes Your Claim
Due to the high premiums most employers pay on workers’ compensation insurance, it’s often more financially advantageous for an employer to bring you back to work under restrictions to avoid the high insurance premiums associated with workers’ compensation.
To accomplish this, employers will often make employees take an independent medical exam that will almost invariably come back in favor of the employer.
Generally, the company doctor exam will conclude that you’re able to return to work under restrictions, when medically—you shouldn’t.
If this is the case, you should contact me immediately. If an employer has fired you due to a work-related injury, you should also contact me immediately so that you can get the compensation you deserve.
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Why You Should Seek Legal Help For Your Workers' Compensation Claim?
In almost every worker’s compensation case in Wisconsin, you should almost always hire an attorney to represent you, and here’s why:
In the state of Wisconsin you won’t ever have to pay anything for the lawyer unless there’s a dispute in which case the legal fees will be paid by a 20 percent reduction from your insurance compensation.
Ultimately, you won’t be paying any legal fees, so you have nothing to loose and only a potential settlement to gain.
Third-Party Trial Work Involved In Your Greater Milwaukee Area Workplace Injury
If an employer has workers' compensation insurance, they are protected from personal injury lawsuits; however, if someone besides your employer was at fault—they can be sued.
For example, if you drive for your job and were in a car accident, you would be covered under workers' compensation. I would also file a lawsuit against the party at fault.
I Will Remain By Your Side Until Your Case Is Won
While many personal injury lawyers may often take days to respond after you’ve called or emailed, I will return your call the same day—guaranteed. I will help you every step of the way from start to finish.
In addition, I’ll give you the strait details about your case upfront. If you need legal help and want the best possible attorney for your case, take action and call me today. I’ll advise you the same as I would my own family—I’ll fight for you.
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