Common Questions That Follow Workplace Injuries
Employees of businesses in Wisconsin face many on-the-job hazards each day that may cause injuries. When work accidents happen, a majority of these individuals are covered by workers’ compensation benefits. But for many, the process of applying for benefits raises numerous questions. The Appleton workers compensation lawyers with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham can […]
Read MoreThe Dangers of Transportation Accidents
December 5, 2013 When a worker is injured as the result of an on-the-job accident, he or she may be entitled to compensation from workers compensation benefits. Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham’s team of workers compensation lawyers explain that the most common causes of injuries in these claims are transportation accidents. According to the […]
Read MoreForklift Operator Killed in Work-Related Accident
Oct. 8, 2012 A 54-year-old forklift operator from Dodgeville, Wisconsin, was killed earlier this week as a result of an on-the-job accident. According to a story published by The Cap Times, the incident occurred at around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Wick Homes, located at 341 Walter Road in Mazomanie, Wisconsin. A spokesperson for the Dane […]
Read MoreLawmakers Considering Reforms to the Wisconsin Workers Compensation System
October 10, 2013 When an employee is injured on-the-job, they often have a right to file for compensation for medical bills and lost wages through their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Lawyers with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham explain the system in Wisconsin is considered strong, with some of the lowest costs […]
Read MoreWisconsin Plant Fined $185,000 for Worker Safety Violations
September 12, 2013 The Green Bay workers’ compensation lawyers with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham explain that fires and explosions are responsible for a large portion of work-related accidents. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated fires and explosions were responsible for roughly 3 percent of all workplace fatalities in 2012. A manufacturing plant […]
Read MoreWisconsin Officials Considering Changes to Workers’ Compensation System
August 15, 2013 Each year, thousands of Wisconsin citizens are the victims of on-the-job accidents that require they file for Wisconsin workers’ compensation benefits to cover expenses incurred due to the injuries. Now though, several businesses in the state are lobbying for reforms that would make it more difficult for injury victims to get the benefits they […]
Read MoreConstruction Accident Leads To Worker Injury
May 30, 2013 An Appleton construction accident earlier this month resulted in an employee suffering a workplace personal injury. Reports indicate the incident occurred on Wednesday, May 8, at St. Elizabeth Hospital on South Oneida Street. An article from FOX 11 News explained that the victim was hired as part of a crew to complete an expansion […]
Read MoreDoctors Often Stuck in the Middle of Workers’ Compensation Claims
March 14, 2013 When a worker is hurt on the job, Wisconsin law requires the employer to cover medical expenses related to the injury by providing Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation benefits. Each year, roughly 6,500 employees take advantage of these benefits. However, doctors are saying that it is becoming increasingly difficult to balance an employer’s needs of getting […]
Read MoreWisconsin Court of Appeals Issues Ruling in Workers’ Compensation Case
Jan. 31, 2013 The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently reached a decision in a Juneau County workers’ compensation benefits claim filed three years ago. An article published in a recent issue of the Juneau County Star Times stated the court believed a judge with the Labor and Industry Review Commission correctly awarded workers’ compensation benefits to a Juneau […]
Read MoreOSHA Forms Partnerships to Reduce Wisconsin Work Accidents
Dec. 20, 2012 Work-related accidents are a leading cause of injuries in Wisconsin today. To help battle the problem, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it has formed several partnerships with businesses spanning several industries to improve worker safety. OSHA officials hope the programs will reduce the number of work-related accidents, and in […]
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