Do Weather-Related Injuries Qualify for Worker’s Compensation Benefits?
For some workers, cold weather only affects them during their commute to the office and when traveling back home again. However, for those who work outdoors in the winter (construction workers, first responders, utility workers, delivery drivers, etc.), cold weather is an ever-present part of their day. The clothes they wear need to keep them […]
Read MoreCan I Get Worker’s Comp Benefits If My Injury Was Self-Inflicted?
If you have been injured on the job, you may be able to get worker’s comp benefits to help cover reasonable medical expenses and disability/wage loss while in recovery. But what happens when a worker causes his or her own injuries? In certain cases, these injuries could still be covered under the Wisconsin worker’s compensation […]
Read MoreProving an Existing Injury Was Made Worse by Your Job
Many employees may believe that having a preexisting injury may automatically disqualify them from pursuing a worker’s compensation claim, even if that old injury becomes worse because of their job duties. However, in Wisconsin, this is not true. You cannot be barred from making a claim simply because you have a preexisting injury. If you […]
Read MorePotential Liability for Injuries Due to Heavy Machinery Accidents
Workers in many industries, including construction and manufacturing, operate heavy machinery during building, demolition and restoration. Unfortunately, constant exposure to this machinery can put workers at a greater risk of being in an accident that can result in life-altering injuries and fatalities. If you or someone you care about has been injured at work in […]
Read MoreWill My Employer Hold My Job While on Worker’s Comp?
If you are injured at work and receiving worker’s compensation benefits, it can be comforting to know that you are being cared for while unable to work. However, you may be wondering what happens once you can return to work. Will your job still be there? Can you be terminated while on worker’s comp? Our […]
Read MoreChoosing a Doctor in a Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Claim
Wisconsin worker’s compensation insurance helps cover any reasonable and necessary medical care to treat a work-related injury or illness. Injured employees have certain rights, including the right to choose their own doctor. However, some limitations do exist when choosing a doctor who will properly treat you and advocate on your behalf in a worker’s compensation […]
Read MoreDoes Wisconsin Provide Worker’s Compensation Benefits for COVID-19?
The short answer is yes. However, as with all work-related injuries, there are eligibility requirements that must first be met. The attorneys at Sigman & Janssen are prepared to help workers who contracted COVID-19 on the job. If you meet the requirements as defined under the new COVID-19 law, Wisconsin Act 185, we welcome the […]
Read MoreWorker’s Compensation Claims for Toxic Chemical Exposure
In certain industries, workers are exposed to toxic and harmful chemicals on a regular basis. Exposure to these chemicals could result in serious, debilitating injuries or death. It is the responsibility of the employer to make sure that his or her employees have a safe environment to work in. Sometimes, however, those safety precautions are […]
Read MoreDoes Workers’ Compensation Cover Injuries If Assaulted at Work?
When you become injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits may help cover your medical treatment. But what happens if you were harmed as a result of an assault by a co-worker, client or vendor? Understanding what is covered by workers’ compensation insurance can be less clear. Our Green Bay workers’ compensation attorneys are here […]
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Get in an Accident in a Company Car?
Wisconsin workers’ compensation helps provide wage replacement and medical benefits to individuals injured while they were on the job. However, sometimes it is difficult to know when certain situations are covered, such as accidents that happen while using a company car. Liability insurance on the vehicle may also apply to the accident. The Appleton workers’ […]
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