Is a joint replacement work-related? If you need a shoulder, hip or knee replacement, you may be wondering if it should be covered by workers’ comp. The first question is whether the condition was caused by your work. In many cases, the answer is a resounding YES....
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Charlie Domer Inducted to College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers as Fellow!
The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers Announces Induction of Charlie Domer as Fellow The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers is proud to announce the induction of Charlie Domer of Domer Law as a new Fellow. Election as a Fellow is the highest recognition...
Laid off worker?: Pursue loss of earning capacity work comp claim?
Laid off workers with permanent limitations could pursue LOEC News just hit about a large company layoff: Conagra Brands Closing Beaver Dams Facility, more than 250 to Lose Jobs (Journal Sentinel, April 9, 2024). When a facility shuts down (like the one in Beaver...
New Work Comp Law: Increased Benefits for Workers!
Governor Signs Work Comp Advisory Council Bill Governor Tony Evers, on Friday, March 22, 2023, signed a new bill impacting worker's compensation benefits. The new law (2023 WI Act 213) comes from the Wisconsin worker's compensation advisory council. The Council is...
Sam Liverseed: Partner at Domer Law!
Firm News! Domer Law is pleased to name Attorney Sam R. Liverseed as partner in the worker’s compensation law firm. Sam has a passion for representing injured workers, spending his career practicing Wisconsin workers’ compensation law. He works closely working with...
Lost wages claims issues in Wisconsin workers’ comp cases
Understanding your rights to fair compensation after a workplace injury is crucial. While trying to recover from an injury (and dealing with the physical pain and psychological stress), workers often find themselves fighting against a complex worker's compensation...
The Plight Of Delivery Drivers
Once the exclusive purview of the United States Postal Service, private delivery companies have taken over the streets of cities and states throughout the nation. Companies such as Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and other providers have grown in prominence with promises of quick...
What job-related injuries do Wisconsin teachers suffer?
Every fall, students across Wisconsin return to school. So do the teachers. Though many teachers work throughout the year, the start of the school year can be an exciting time for educators: new students, perhaps a new curriculum and so on. But it can also mean an...
Benefits for workers’ families after a deadly workplace accident
Workplace injuries are difficult for most families when their primary financial providers are incapacitated and unable to continue working while they recover. However, in some of the most tragic situations, the injuries sustained at work may be deadly, and the...
Workers’ compensation claims for construction workers
Construction work continues to rank high in the category of dangerous jobs. Only transportation and warehousing rank higher in categories for severe injuries and on-the-job fatalities. The National Safety Council found that the industry unfortunately accounted for the...