Appleton Workers' Compensation Lawyers Archives

Compression Injuries and Their Long-Term Impact on Workplace Accident Victims

Workers can experience any number of injuries while on the job, but those that deal with compression - having their body crushed between two heavy objects - tend to suffer from life-long complications. Location of the compression and the amount of the body affected can increase the risk of serious, long-term issues. Learn more about how compression injuries may affect the life of you or your loved one, and discover [...]

admin2018-07-09T10:17:00+00:00July 9, 2018|Appleton Workers' Compensation Lawyers|

Are You Owed Additional Compensation for Your Workplace Injury?

State and federal laws mandate that employers cover their employees under workers’ compensation. This form of employer insurance is designed to ensure that workers are compensated for some of their losses after a work-related accident (i.e. medical bills, missed hours at work, etc.). Unfortunately, payouts rarely cover the entirety of a worker’s financial losses related to an inability to work; employees receive only a percentage of their regular wages when [...]

admin2018-06-07T11:39:00+00:00June 7, 2018|Appleton Workers' Compensation Lawyers|

Injured on the Job as a Temp? Know Your Legal Rights

National estimates suggest that as many as 17 million workers are employed under a temporary contract. Studies also suggest that such workers are at an overall higher risk for injury than traditionally hired employees. Yet few temp workers know what their rights are when an injury does occur. Some may even miss out on compensation that was rightfully owed to them. Do not make this same mistake. Instead, learn what [...]

admin2016-10-14T09:07:00+00:00October 14, 2016|Appleton Workers' Compensation Lawyers|

Injured on the Job – Should You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim or a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

An injury on the job can put your family and financial future at risk. In some cases, it may even lead to permanent disability and long-lived pain and suffering. As such, it is only right that you ensure you receive compensation through any and all viable avenues. The problem, unfortunately, is knowing which one to pursue. If you have been injured at work, the following information can help you determine [...]

admin2016-09-20T09:40:00+00:00September 20, 2016|Appleton Workers' Compensation Lawyers|