Wisconsin Workers Compensation Related News
Common Whiplash Symptoms
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that result from car accidents. The head can get jerked back and forth suddenly, causing significant damage to the ligaments, tendons and muscles in the neck. While it’s possible for anyone to suffer whiplash, it’s most common among bicycle accident victims, athletes, … Continue reading
High-Risk Jobs For Repetitive Strain Injuries
Are you in an industry that may put you at a higher risk for Repetitive Strain Injuries? Repetitive strain injuries are injuries from repeated movements or motions, that can cause you to develop a variety of small injuries over time. If you find yourself repeating similar motions day after … Continue reading
Seat Belt Laws
Understanding Seat Belt Laws A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that, in the U.S., car accidents are the leading cause of death among people aged 5-34. Every year, up to 43,000 people die from road accidents. One way to prevent injuries and save lives … Continue reading
Has Your Vehicle’s Airbag Been Recalled?
Tens of millions of cars have been recalled due to faulty airbags. Takata, the manufacturer, is paying $1 billion after pleading guilty to knowingly distributing defective airbags. However, many people’s cars still contain these dangerous airbags. Look through this list and see if your model if affected, or look up … Continue reading
Children Who Are Pedestrians Are at Risk for Injuries
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reported that each year there are over 600 child pedestrian fatalities. Pedestrian injuries are one of the leading causes of injury related deaths for children in the United States. Children under 2 years of age suffer the highest number of injuries as pedestrians. Motor vehicle … Continue reading
Things Your Insurance Company May Use Against You in Court
If you have been in a car accident recently, it is important that you are aware of certain things the insurance company can use against you. If you are a plaintiff, don’t kid yourself with thinking that you are going to win for sure; there are plenty of things that … Continue reading
5 Important Things to Know When Considering Filing a Lawsuit
Pursuing a lawsuit can be a daunting process for many people. If you don’t have prior experience in filing a lawsuit or lack the necessary legal knowledge, you probably don’t realize what you are getting into when you decide to proceed. Here are five important things to know if you … Continue reading
3 Most Common Work Injuries and What to do About Them
Whether we work at an office or on a factory floor, the risk for injuries at work is as high as ever. In 2015, there were approximately 2.9 million non-fatal workplace accidents in the United States (via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Whatever your job, there are inherent risks … Continue reading
What is Family Law?
Many people may not understand exactly what family law means or what it entails. Family law involves more and goes much further than simply handling divorce proceedings and legalizing the end of a marriage. From overseeing mediation to determining child custody plans and maintenance payments, a good family law firm … Continue reading
Can I Get Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Some injured employees refuse to file a workers’ compensation claim because they’re concerned they will get fired. Instead of going after the benefits they’re entitled to, these employees use their private health insurance coverage to receive medical care and their sick and vacation days if they need to take time … Continue reading
