Subrogation: 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
Read MorePersonal Injury FAQ
How much does it cost to talk to a personal injury lawyer? At Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham, we provide free initial consultations for all claims by telephone or in person. We also offer the No Fee Guarantee®, which means you don’t have to pay us unless we win your case. If you’ve suffered an […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Personal Injury
Read MoreUninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Helping You Through Insurance Claims When you’re injured in a car accident, and the driver who caused the accident doesn’t have insurance, how are you supposed to cover the cost of your medical bills and other accident-related expenses? In Wisconsin, you may carry a minimum amount of uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist(UIM) coverage to protect you in the event […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreHow 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
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