Posted December 15, 2015
A recent WorkersCompensation.com article reported a Wisconsin roofing contractor ignoring laws for the fourth time in three years. In Bloomer, Wisconsin, the contractor has ignored federal inspectors twice, and state inspectors twice, allowing employees to work at heights of up to 25 feet without fall protection equipment, the article said. The U.S. Department of Labor […]
Read MorePosted November 30, 2015
In a previous post, we discussed the fear of keeping one’s job after an injury at work. We learned that according to a study from the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute, this fear exists in 18% to 33% of workers. This year in West Virginia, a man is suing his employer, claiming he was fired for […]
Read MorePosted November 25, 2015
What would this country look like if there were no Workers’ Compensation laws? What if injured workers were told where to seek medical care and how often by their employers? What if injured workers also were not compensated for their time away from work or had to pay for all of their medical bills? In […]
Read MorePosted November 25, 2015
In a previous post, we discussed businesses in states like Texas and Oklahoma opting out of Workers’ Compensation. This shift to drop Workers’ Comp has been covered on several news pages, and some of our nation’s Democratic leaders are speaking up about the matter. A recent NPR article talked about these corporations dropping out of […]
Read MorePosted November 24, 2015
Josh Turim, a partner and shareholder at Hickey & Turim, S.C., recently received the Super Lawyers award. He was selected to be one of Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars in Wisconsin. The Super Lawyers award is given annually to less than 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin, and no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising […]
Read MorePosted November 23, 2015
Usually when we think of Worker’s Compensation, we think of all employees at various companies and corporations being protected by law if they are injured at work. After all, in Wisconsin, the law states that if employers have more than three full or part time employees, they are subject to the Worker’s Comp Act. But […]
Read MorePosted November 23, 2015
In a recent post, we discussed a new bill written by republican representatives Spiros, Knodl, and Senator Stroebel, to “address fraud and unfairness within the worker’s comp system.” We took a look at employer directed care, and how employees would be required to see only medical professionals that their employers work with when they are […]
Read MorePosted November 23, 2015
A new bill was written recently to “address fraud and unfairness within the worker’s comp system” in Wisconsin. From the offices of republican Representatives Spiros, Knodl, and Senator Stroebel, the bill proposes pages of changes to the current system. The changes range from denying claims from other states, to reducing the statute of limitations on […]
Read MorePosted November 16, 2015
A recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) interviewed 4,800 workers from across 12 states, including Wisconsin, to see if they had a fear of losing their job after experiencing an injury in the workplace. In the interviews with injured workers across the country, workers were asked to either “strongly agree,” “somewhat agree,” […]
Read MorePosted November 16, 2015
A new study conducted by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) explores whether medical providers and their health care organizations are classifying cases as work-related, depending on financial incentives. Due to some provisions of the Affordable Care Act, more medical providers are agreeing to capitation agreements. Capitation is a set payment for each plan member […]
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I was very apprehensive about contacting a lawyer for my workmen’s comp. claim. I’ve never had any good experience in the lawyer department. But thanks to Joshua Turim, I have new found gratitude! To say he went above and beyond for me is an understatement. Anytime I contacted him, he answered me lightning fast. Even though my claim wasn’t a huge amount, he still went out of his way to get me what I deserved. If anyone you know needs a great lawyer, Josh and his firm is the place to call!!
Tracy D.
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He settled my case after many months of preparation and ultimate negotiation, keeping me informed along the way. He knew what I expected for an outcome, and explained every detail in laymen’s terms. Josh took all the time necessary to explain the process. I never felt like I didn’t understand. I recommend Josh to anyone looking to resolve a workers’ compensation claim without additional strain.
Denice L.
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I found him from the Yellow Pages and after consulting with several other of his peers I hired Josh. The fit was right. He’s been my counsel for nearly 5 years now. My case was not an easy one. Workers’ Comp moves slow and methodical. Believe me, I’m thankful I had a professional who is very experienced and knowledgeable about the system on my side. We’ve reached a very good settlement and I know I can continue to count on Joshua Turim should any need arise.
Thanks Josh.
Terry B.
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