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Social Security Disability benefits exist to assist individuals who are unable to work due to a long-term or permanent disability. And since everyone pays into this program, it’s understandably frustrating if you apply for these benefits, yet get denied by the Social Security Administration. But the fact is, approximately 70 percent of applicant are initially… Read more

With more than 50,000 new cases of CRPS being diagnosed in the United States each year it is not uncommon to see an injured worker dealing with this horrible disease after a suffering a work injury. Unfortunately, the effects of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome can be utterly debilitating leaving the injured worker unemployable. The question… Read more

Injuries Covered by Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation The worker’s compensation law of Wisconsin defines an injury as any mental or physical harm due to workplace accidents or diseases, including accidental damage to artificial limbs, dental appliances and teeth. Injuries covered include:  Physical harm or injury such as bruises, burns, cuts, fractures, crushing injuries, hernias, sprains,… Read more

WHO IS COVERED BY WISCONSIN WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW? All employees working for an employer (other than farmers) with three or more workers are protected immediately by the Worker’s Compensation Act. Employers with fewer than three workers come under the law if they pay wages of $500 or more in any quarter of a calendar year…. Read more

Below please find a summary of several important cases along with the a summary of the decisions that LIRC made in 2017. These decisions will continue to shape Wisconsin worker’s compensation in the years to come. LIRC DECISIONS Vera v. Southwest Airlines, WCC# 2015-020808 (LIRC July 28, 2017) Goman v. Tutor-Perini Corp, wee #2015-011682 (LIRC August… Read more

Below please find a summary of several important cases along with the decision the Wisconsin Court of Appeals made in 2017 and 2018. These decisions will continue to shape Wisconsin worker’s compensation in the years to come. COURT OF APPEALS DECISIONS 1. Amalga Composites, Inc. v. LIRC, 2016 AP 1445 (Ct. App. July 5, 2017) …. Read more

Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability? Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability? To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, applicants must be able to prove to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that they can meet its rigorous eligibility criteria. The first criteria that an applicant needs to meet is proving that their disability… Read more

At Tabak Law our experienced team of Wisconsin worker’s compensation  attorneys understand that not every Wisconsin workers compensation claim follows a simple and straightforward path. That is why we are here to help you along the way. If you have been injured at work contact Tabak Law for a risk free consultation to ensure you… Read more

Social Security pays retirement and disability benefits to millions of Americans. However, the program doesn’t just provide benefits to U.S. citizens. Social Security’s rules contain many provisions for resident and nonresident aliens, which may entitle them to benefits as well. Many noncitizens may be eligible for disability benefits below are several examples of situations where… Read more