I get calls all of the time telling me that they just received a check from the worker’s compensation insurance company and they are wondering if they should cash it or if they do will they be limited in any further recovery. Of course, every case is different but in most situations insurance companies send […]
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Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: Can I Have a Worker’s Compensation Claim and a Lawsuit for the Same Injury?
The quick answer is “yes”, depending upon the circumstances. If you are working at the time of an accident caused by the negligence of another person, as long as that person is not a co-worker or your employer, you can get both worker’s compensation benefits and damages from the negligent party. For example, if your […]
Wisconsin Divorce & Family Law: What Do I Do If My Ex-spouse or My Child’s Parent Refuses To Work?
I am constantly surprised by the frequency of this problem in divorce and child support cases. I estimate that roughly 10-15% of my caseload consists of attempts to ensure that a spouse is adequately employed and supporting his/her child. Certainly, the poor economy has affected the income of many people. However, throughout my career, I […]
Wisconsin Personal Injury Law: What Rights Do I Have If Hit By a Drunk Driver?
You could be the person who vowed never to drive after drinking. You could be the person that calls a cab, doesn’t drink and drive, stays overnight and plans ahead to avoid the problem. However, not everyone does the right thing and, in fact, about 3 in every 10 Americans will be involved in an […]
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