Winter is around the corner, bringing cold weather that creates unique risks for workplace injuries. Slip and fall injuries in particular increase during winter months, along with the risk of other injuries due to material and connection hardening, c…
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When a person is hurt on the job in Wisconsin, worker’s compensation is often their sole remedy. It is common for a recently injured worker to think they may be able to receive additional or larger sums of money by pursuing a personal injury claim,…
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Workers who sustain an injury arising out of employment and while in the course and scope of employment, including coming and going from a work parking lot even if clocked out or while traveling, are generally entitled to worker’s compensation bene…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“I transitioned with Jordan Miller to Kingree law and I was very pleased with the speed and quality of my experience. Jordan has great communication and answered all of my questions I had.” – James M.
“Luke took my case midway through due to my previous attorney retiring. My first visit, Luke was extremely informative, well prepared, and explained the laws involving my case including applicable penalties I was entitled due to my employers refusal t…” – Stephanie
“Luke represented me in a legal medical case here in Wisconsin. Working with Luke was a pleasure. He is a top notch lawyer, and one that always put my needs and concerns first. Luke was quick to respond to my questions, and did so in a very profession…” – Roxann
“Attorney Luke Kingree, I like to thank him and recommend him to anyone looking for an extremely knowledgeable, outstanding worker’s compensation lawyer. When he took over my case and called me for the 1st time to introduce himself, he made me f…” – Ingeborg
“Luke , worked closely with me through a long process after I had been crushed by a 2 ton roll of paper. He and his staff were kind and looked out for my needs. Anytime I had a question they were able to answer it. and they worked their hardest to get…” – Brian