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Those who apply for SSDI insurance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, should arm themselves with patience. Not only is the application review process lengthy, but two-thirds of the claims receive a negative response from the Disability Determination Bureau. To ensure the Bureau approves their claim and they receive the response faster, many applicants choose to work with… 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

For many Vietnam Veterans, the emotional wounds of war have lasted a lot longer than the physical. Veterans of this era returned to the states after serving their country during a time of great political unrest. For a variety of factors, they were treated very poorly on their arrival home – a far cry from… 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

When you’re suffering from prolonged illness or injury, knowing how long your social security disability benefits will cover your loss of earnings and medical costs is important to minimize stress at a difficult time. There are two issues that could result in your social security disability benefits being suspended or even withdrawn: either you are… Read more

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers’ compensation are separate programs run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and your home state respectively. The short answer to the question of whether you can receive both workers’ comp and SSDI benefits at the same time is: yes. However, the criteria for claimants of both benefits are… 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