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Returning to Work After An Injury

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… Read More
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What To Know About Occupational Disease

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… Read More
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What To Do When You Are Injured at Work

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… Read More
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Can You Be Fired While on Workers’ Comp?

If you suffered a workplace injury, worker’s compensation benefits will cover your medical treatment, lost wages, and long-term disabilities or impairments. But while you’re collecting workers’ compensation benefits, you may wonder, “What hap… Read More
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Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council approves first increase in PPD benefits in 5 years

The Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council has approved a bill that would increase the permanent partial disability (PPD) rate for injured Wisconsin workers for the first time in 5 years. The PPD rate – which is paid for permanent damag… Read More
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