How to Talk to Your Physician About Your Social Security Disability Claim
The idea of being disabled invokes different images in each person’s mind, so it isn’t surprising that oftentimes we hear clients say: “My doctor won’t say I am disabled because I can do a desk job, or I can be re-trained”. It is important to keep in mind when you talk to your physician about […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreSigman Janssen Takes on Wisconsin Recreational Immunity Overreach
March 30, 2015 The Wisconsin Recreational Immunity statute was enacted to encourage landowners to open their lands to the public to permit recreational activities. Since its enactment, a series of Court of Appeals and Supreme Court decisions have widened its scope. The first push was to expand its application to landowners regardless of whether they […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Firm News
Read MoreAppleton GM Recall Injury Lawyers
Get Started With Your GM Recall Lawsuit Today General Motors (GM) has led global auto sales for more than 75 years with its strong reputation for safety and reliability. But more than 6.5 million vehicles produced by the company between 1997-2014 have been recalled due to defective ignition parts that have been linked to serious […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Consumers Alerts
Read MoreDisabled Veterans Given Expedited Social Security Disability Claims Processing
Veterans disabled due to an injury or condition related to their military service may not only be entitled to benefits provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), but also may be able to receive Social Security Disability Benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). But numerous disconnects between the two organizations have resulted in reports of […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MorePenalties May Stiffen for Drunk Drivers Who Cause Injuries
March 20, 2014 Drunk driving results in thousands of collisions in Wisconsin, that leave motorists injured or killed each year. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation shows the number of operating while intoxicated (OWI) convictions have risen steadily in recent years with 38,324 motorists in the state facing the charge, compared to the 35,753 individuals arrested […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read More3 Green Bay St. Patrick’s Day Events Worth Checking Out
While the St. Patrick’s Day holiday does not officially kick off until Monday, many businesses around Appleton and Green Bay are beginning to celebrate early this year. The Green Bay personal injury attorneys with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham would like point out some of the events they are looking forward to this year: Green Bay […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreConstruction Accidents Result in Hefty Costs for Companies Responsible
Data indicates that construction accidents are responsible for many on-the-job injuries that result in Wisconsin Workers Compensation Claims. Recently, several construction companies reached settlements with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the fines they will pay for several serious and fatal construction accidents. According to the Daily Reporter, the first incident occurred on April 20, […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read More“Run For A Reason”- Free Entry Into the 2014 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon and Half Marathon
At Sigman, Janssen, Stack, Sewall & Pitz, our team of Green Bay personal injury lawyers believes in giving back to the community we serve. That’s why we would like to remind citizens about several upcoming running events that are for a good cause. The 2014 Cellcom Green Bay Half Marathon and Marathon are taking place May 16-18. Runners from […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in General News
Read MoreWisconsin Considering Cellphone Ban in Construction Zones
Distracted driving is a growing problem in Wisconsin. There were a total of 3,328 people killed and another 421,000 who were seriously injured as a result of distracted driving car accidents in 2012. The latter figure was a nine percent increase from the 2011 total. Distracted driving is especially dangerous in construction zones, where a […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreCommon 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 […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
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