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Give this little experiment a try. Select a topic you in which you have absolutely no interest. Perhaps Big Foot sightings , UFO news, or the “debate” over global warming. Use your smartphone to search a couple of websites or your news app to track a few stories. No big deal, right? Within a few… Read more

Tabak Law is getting in the spirit of giving. We will be making our second trip this month to Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin to deliver much needed items for our veterans in need!

                      What is Military Sexual Trauma/MST? Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is the term the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses to refer to sexual assault or repeated sexual harassment that occurred while the Veteran was in the military. It includes any sexual activity in which… Read more

The Department of Veteran Affairs began mailing examination notice letters to approximately 24,000 veterans who were possibly misdiagnosed by unqualified doctors. The medical examinations were conducted in connection with disability compensation claims processed between 2007 and 2015. Veterans receiving the notice letters have one year to opt in for a new examination. Importantly, the veteran… Read more

The question of whether or not an employee/independent contractor is a “covered employee” has presented itself more frequently than usual in the past few weeks. As such, below please find a brief answer to this questions. The following list is a representative example of those who are covered by workerman’s compensation and is not an… Read more

In a perfect world, individuals who are disabled would find quick access to disability benefits and medical care. Unfortunately, the disability benefit system currently does not always work this way. Most Social Security disability and SSI disability claims are denied at the initial claim level. To win their claims, most SSD and SSI claimants will… Read more

Temporary Total Disability: Time Loss Compensation In Wisconsin, an injured worker is eligible for regular time loss compensation benefits if the worker is unable to return to work as a result of the industrial injury. The amount the worker will receive is a percentage of their wages at the date of injury. In Wisconsin, the… Read more

AMENDMENTS TO THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION ACT PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY 2015 WISCONSIN ACT 180 EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 2016 1. Local Government Unit. The definition of “municipality” will be amended to “local government unit” that includes special purpose district, political subdivision and taxing jurisdiction of the state. s. 102.01 (2) (d) 2. Persons Selling or Distributing Newspapers…. Read more

If Tabak Law has helped you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, or has gotten you approved, you may be wondering if you will receive Medicare along with your monthly Social Security Disability payments. After all, medical bills can be an overwhelming expense. If you do not receive medical assistance, your medical expenses could possibly… Read more