I cannot recall exactly how times I have been asked what I do but it has been many. I tell people that I am a personal injury attorney. Generally, the conversation stops unless the person was in an accident and wants to share their either good or bad experience. The question that seldom asked is: […]
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Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: I Have Been a Welder for Many Years and Have Had Many Employers I Now Have Lung Problems do I Have a Claim and Do I Have to File Them Against All of My Employers?
Recently, I had the pleasure of working with a client who unfortunately had developed chronic lung problems due to long standing exposure to welding fumes, dust, smoke, etc. We were confronted with a big issue, many years of exposure while working for multiple employers. The prospect of filing against all of the employers and proving […]
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 Worker’s Compensation Law: My Insurance Company is Paying My Benefits and the Medical Bills So I Don’t Need an Attorney Do I?
As a worker’s compensation attorney, many questions pass my way. A common question is: My insurance company is paying my benefits and the medical bills so I don’t need an attorney do I? Answer: Many times, if you are injured and report your injury in a timely manner you will receive temporary disability benefits if […]
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