Walking is an activity many of us take for granted. But there are complex processes that allow us to walk normally. When a work injury causes leg pain, makes it difficult to walk, and causes an abnormal gait, you may be entitled to workers’ compens…
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After a work injury, many people recover and can return to the job they held before the injury. But when a workplace accident or occupational injury results in permanent restrictions that cause you to lose your job or sustain more than a 10% wage los…
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The Wisconsin workers’ compensation system provides benefits to workers who were hurt on the job, even if you had a pre-existing condition. However, while preexisting conditions do not bar you from receiving compensation after a workplace injury, w…
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When your job requires that you remain in the same position for extended periods or repeat the same motion again and again, you may have suffered a repetitive strain or prolonged use injury. While these injuries occur gradually over time, they can be…
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Injuries to the head, neck, and back can be debilitating. They cause severe pain that often leads to missed time from work and, in some cases, might even cause you to lose your job. Fortunately, Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation law allows an inj…
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In a Wisconsin worker’s compensation claim, proving that you were injured at work is often just the start. Wisconsin worker’s compensation benefit schedules are complicated, and it can be difficult to understand what benefits you are entitled to…
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When most people think of a workers’ compensation claim, they often assume that the injury must have been suffered as a result of a specific accident or incident. But this is incorrect, as someone who suffered a repetitive strain injury (RSI) is al…
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After a workplace accident or occupational injury, your primary goal is to get as better as possible as quickly as possible. That usually means returning to work as soon as you can. Although workers’ compensation benefits help cover the cost of med…
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Unlike a workplace accident that results from a single traumatic event, occupational diseases develop gradually over time, often due to repetitive work activities or exposure to harmful substances. Even though the worker may have difficulty identifyi…
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If you are injured at work, you’re likely entitled to benefits through Wisconsin’s Workers’ Compensation system. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees who suffer a workplace accident or occupational injury. But you should…
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Not all workplace illnesses or injuries require an attorney’s assistance. However, to make sure that you are receiving all the benefits that you are entitled to under the law, you should contact an attorney to determine your rights.