Challenges of Worker’s Comp Claims Involving Back Injuries
Your job may have aggravated an existing back injury or caused a new one. However, proving there is a link between your job and your back injury can be very difficult. This is why we recommend contacting an experienced attorney for assistance. Our Appleton workers’ compensation attorneys have helped many injured workers recover benefits. If […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreHow Do I Pay My Bills While Waiting for a Decision on Social Security Disability?
It might be a while before the Social Security Administration (SSA) decides whether to award you benefits. This may leave you struggling to pay your bills, particularly if you cannot work very much or at all. However, there is financial help that may be available, depending on your situation. It may also be possible to […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreWhat is Pain and Suffering in an Injury Claim?
The purpose of a personal injury claim is to put you back in the position you were in before you suffered an injury. Victims file a claim to obtain financial compensation for the damages the accident caused. This includes compensation for the emotional effects of their injuries, also known as pain and suffering. Below, learn […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Personal Injury
Read MoreChallenges of Car Accident Cases Involving Whiplash
Whiplash is a common type of car accident injury, particularly in rear-end accidents. The problem is: this injury, like other soft-tissue injuries, can be difficult to prove when filing a claim for compensation. There are many challenges to these types of cases, and that is why it can be very important to have qualified legal […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreThe Independent Medical Evaluation & How it Affects Your Worker’s Compensation Case
When I receive phone calls from new potential clients who have been injured on the job, I frequently hear something along the following lines, I injured my back about five months ago and Worker’s Compensation was paying for everything. Now my doctor is recommending a surgery, and Worker’s Compensation is not willing to pay for anything […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreAmendment to Water Ski Spotter Requirements in Wisconsin Pending in WI Legislature
The Wisconsin legislature is considering a change to the water ski spotter requirements for motorboat operators pulling a person on skis, aquaplanes, or similar devices. The existing Wisconsin law requires that there be a second person in the motorboat observing the person being pulled by the boat. That person is to be “competent” to be […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Legal News
Read MoreSubrogation: What You Need to Know
To understand subrogation, consider the following: If you’ve ever visited a doctor following an accident, you’ve probably received a very ominous letter from your health insurer a few weeks later. The letter tells you that you must give the details of the accident and implies that you must get the medical bills reimbursed by the […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Personal Injury
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation FAQs
What is workers’ compensation? Workers’ compensation is a state-regulated program that provides financial benefits to employees who are unable to work following an injury or illness suffered on the job. It’s designed to help employees with their medical bills and living expenses and to legally protect employers. In Wisconsin, nearly all employers are required to […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreInjured Employee Rights and Responsibilities
In Wisconsin, workers’ compensation laws are designed to ensure that injured employees receive the benefits they need to support themselves and their families while they are unable to work. As an injured employee, you have many employee rights in the workers’ compensation system, including: The right to receive benefits regardless of who caused or contributed to your […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreWhat Happens if my Worker’s Compensation Claim is Denied?
If your workers’ compensation claim was denied, you may be worried about how you’ll pay your medical bills and support your family while you get better. But a denial isn’t the end of the process. At Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham, our Green Bay workers compensation lawyers can investigate the reasons you were denied benefits, and […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
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