Meijer Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Milwaukee, WI

Our Experienced Attorneys Stand Up For Injured Workers’ Rights

Even with the best safety measures in place, there’s still a chance that you may get injured on the job or develop an occupational illness. In Wisconsin, injured workers are covered by employer-paid workers’ compensation insurance, a free-to-employees benefit that provides a partial wage replacement stipend while the injured worker is out of work recovering and full coverage of all necessary medical and rehabilitative care to treat the injury or disease. Employers are required by law to carry this insurance and to ensure that their employees are treated fairly in the process, but as an experienced Milwaukee, WI Meijer workers’ compensation lawyer, we know that this isn’t always the case.

If you have been hurt while working for Meijer in any capacity and encountered difficulties securing your full workers’ comp benefits or experienced retaliation from your employer, call Hickey & Turim, S.C. We know state laws covering employer obligations well and aren’t afraid to go up against a powerful corporation and its lawyers to help you get your fair due. We offer a free consultation, which you can book today.

How Our Milwaukee Meijer Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Helps You

Wisconsin workers’ compensation insurance is intended to be a safety net for people who get hurt on the job or who contract an occupational disease, like carpal tunnel syndrome or cancer due to toxic exposure. It ensures that you’re able to get high-quality medical care, physical therapy, or surgery if you need it and helps you pay your bills so you’re not rushed back to work before you fully heal.

Usually, filing the claim is straightforward: You report the injury to your manager, go to the doctor (usually an employer-approved physician or an urgent care center), then follow your treating physician’s instructions for aftercare. Unfortunately, not every claim is straightforward and problem-free. Some people may realize after they file their claim that Meijer’s insurance company has denied the claim, or that their store manager failed to complete the paperwork necessary to secure their benefits.

What do you do now? Where can you turn if you can’t work, cannot pay your medical bills, or your employer terminates your employment (retaliation) after a workplace injury? Turn to us. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience litigating workers’ comp claims and are prepared to put our extensive resources to work on your behalf.

Our Firm Handles Complex Workers’ Comp Claims For People Like You

If Meijer’s insurance company denies the claim or asserts that certain treatments aren’t medically necessary, we can help get those procedures approved for workers’ comp coverage. And if you suffer retaliation, like losing your job or having your hours cut, because you filed the claim, we can take legal action on your behalf in these situations, too.

At Hickey & Turim, S.C., we’re committed to the rights of injured workers. Our Milwaukee Meijer workers’ compensation lawyer is ready to defend your interests in court and throughout your claim. Please contact us today for a free consultation.

Types Of Workers’ Compensation Cases We Handle

Workers’ compensation claims come in many forms, depending on how an injury occurred or developed. It can be difficult to determine what kind of workers’ compensation cases may be valid to pursue in court or for a settlement. Below are the most common types of cases, categorized to help you understand which may apply to your situation. Hickey & Turim, S.C. has a great amount of experience in cases like these and will understand what to do in order to pursue fair compensation. The lawyers speak both English and Spanish, so are able to assist people from all over.

Traumatic Injury Cases

These involve sudden injuries that occur on the job—like a fall, crush, burn, or cut. Typically, you go to work healthy, an accident happens, and you are injured immediately.

Occupational Disease Cases

When your job environment leads to health issues over time—such as hearing loss from construction noise, carpal tunnel from repetitive work, or respiratory disease from chemical exposure—this type of case applies .

Recurrence Injury Cases

This covers situations where a prior work injury flares back up without any new accident. For example, a knee injury you thought was healed becomes painful again without another incident .

Consequential Injury Cases

In this scenario, one job-related injury (like a limp) leads to another injury (such as back pain from altered posture). The secondary injury may also be compensable .

Intervening Injury Cases

This applies when an injury suffered after a work incident re-injures the same body part—such as hurting your back in a fall unrelated to work that aggravates a previous work injury.

Common Injury Categories We See

Many cases our firm handles fall into specific types of injuries, including sprains and strains from lifting, fractures, burns, cuts, and repetitive stress injuries like tendonitis and carpal tunnel .

Consensus Types Of Claims Based On Severity

In some jurisdictions, claims are classified by injury severity and impact on your ability to work:

• Medical treatment only (you’re treated and return to your job shortly),
• Cases with lost time (you miss work and receive temporary benefits),
• Permanent partial disability (you can return but not fully perform your previous job),
• Permanent total disability (injuries prevent any future employment).

It is always important to speak with your lawyer to figure out what kind of compensation to pursue and how much you may be entitled to.

Navigating Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

A workplace lawyer will work with you to determine which type of claim fits your case, ensuring deadlines are met. Reporting your injury promptly—usually within 30 days—and filing a claim within statutory limits is crucial. The right classification affects eligibility for medical benefits, wage replacement, and long-term compensation. Hickey & Turim, S.C. offers free consultations to go over your case and determine whether or not it is worth pursuing.

Every claim is unique. A qualified workers’ compensation attorney can assess your situation, verify whether your condition falls under the right category, and guide you through the claims process. Early legal guidance can secure the coverage you need to recover fully and protect your family’s financial future.