The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Injury & Disability Lawyers, our Green Bay workers compensation lawyers can investigate the reasons you were denied benefits, and […]
Read MorePersonal Injury FAQ
How much does it cost to talk to a personal injury lawyer? At Sigman Janssen Injury & Disability Lawyers, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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