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Does Worker’s Compensation Cover Injuries for Remote Employees
Technological advances have made it possible for many employees to work from home. This trend was accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, as many employees transitioned to remote work. Some workers never returned to a traditional office sett… Read More
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Categories: Work Injury
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Jordan Miller Joins Kingree Law as New Worker’s Compensation Attorney
Kingree Law is proud to announce that Attorney Jordan Miller has joined the Firm as an associate worker’s compensation attorney. Based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Jordan brings experience and a strong commitment to advocating for injured workers thro… Read More
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Are Mental Injuries Covered by Workers Compensation.
Are Mental Injuries Covered by Worker’s Compensation
Under Wisconsin worker’s compensation law, people who experience work-related mental injuries may be entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. There are many caveats and roadblocks to such claims, but Kingree Law Firm has extensive experience h… Read More
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Can You Choose Your Own Doctor for a Workers Compensation Claim.
Can You Choose Your Own Doctor for a Worker’s Compensation Claim
There is a common misconception that when you suffer a Wisconsin work injury, you must see your employer’s doctor or one they recommend. However, under the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act, injured workers in Wisconsin have the right to choose… Read More
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Can I Collect Workers Comp and Social Security?
Can I Collect Workers Comp and Social Security?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and worker’s compensation both provide financial compensation for people who cannot return to work. Each program has its own burdens of proof and rules to qualify for benefits. In certain situations, an i… Read More
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Independent Contractors Qualify for Workers’ Compensation.
Do Independent Contractors Qualify for Worker’s Compensation in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation law covers many workers who are classified as “independent contractors” by their employer. For someone to be considered a truly independent contractor – and therefore not covered by their employer’s w… Read More
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Can I Refuse Medical Treatment for My Work Injury?
Can I Refuse Medical Treatment for My Work Injury?
Refusing medical treatment after a workplace injury could jeopardize your eligibility for worker’s compensation benefits. Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation law states that if an injured worker “unreasonably refuses” medical treatment, entit… Read More
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Categories: Work Injury
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Why Hire An Attorney If Your Worker’s Compensation Benefits Have Been Conceded
Even if your worker’s compensation benefits have been paid to date, you may not have received all the benefits you are entitled to under Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation law. You may think that you have received everything you are due, but tha… Read More
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Workers compensation for undocumented workers.
Worker’s Compensation for Undocumented Workers
Worker’s compensation benefits are due when a worker is injured on the job or suffers a work-related illness. Worker’s compensation benefits can include payment of medical expenses and wage loss benefits while recovering from injuries. But what h… Read More
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Is a knee replacement covered by workers compensation.
Is a Knee Replacement Covered By Worker’s Compensation
Knee injuries are common in the workplace, especially in industries like construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. The most common knee injuries result in a torn meniscus (cartilage in the knee), tendon tears, or aggravation of pre-existing arthr… Read More
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