“Well, I’m Pretty Sure That’s What Workers’ Compensation Is For.” If this sounds like something you would say, you are correct that most work-related accidents make an injury victim eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for medical costs and lost wages. What you may not realize is that a work-related accident – such as a car accident while driving on the job – can make an injury victim eligible to pursue a personal injury claim against a third-party. “What Are Third-Party Claims?” A third party is someone other than you – the victim – or your employer. For example, if you were struck by ..read more

In Wisconsin and around the country, consumers depend on delivery drivers to bring their packages on time. During the summer, hot temperatures can make this a risky task. Most UPS trucks are not equipped with air conditioning, and this lack of cooling may lead to dangerous conditions. Why don’t the trucks have AC? It seems like air conditioning should be standard on delivery vehicles, but UPS suggests that such equipment is not effective in a delivery situation. According to the company, delivery drivers spend almost 40% of their time outside their vehicles. At high temperatures, the freq ..read more

Warehouse workers in Wisconsin and elsewhere face injury risks while at work. A recent study has revealed that warehouse workers employed by Amazon are more likely to experience injuries on the job than their counterparts employed by other companies. How common are Amazon warehouse workers’ injuries? In 2021, a study was performed that determined that warehouse workers employed by Amazon experienced a rate of injuries that’s higher than those working at competing companies. To break down the numbers, it was found that Amazon warehouse workers experience serious injuries at a rate of ..read more

Worker’s compensation is a system in Wisconsin and throughout the country that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill because of their jobs. In most cases, worker’s compensation claims are approved without any problems. However, in some cases, the claims may be denied. There are many reasons why this may happen. Lack of evidence Usually, the insurance company will require evidence to support the claim. This may include medical records, witness statements or other documentation. If there is not enough evidence to justify the claim, the insurance company may deny it. Howeve ..read more

The Workers Compensation Research Institute recently conducted a study that documented medical payments per claim involving an employee who lost a total of seven days of work. Out of the 18 states that participated in the study, the state of Wisconsin ranked first among all the participating states from 2014 to 2019. Various factors put the Badger State on top According to an analysis published in CompScope Medical Benchmarks for Wisconsin, 22nd Edition, various factors played a significant role in the cost increases. Those include the following: Medical inflation Hospital consolida ..read more

In Wisconsin and around the country, consumers depend on delivery drivers to bring their packages on time. During the summer, hot temperatures can make this a risky task. Most UPS trucks are not equipped with air conditioning, and this lack of cooling may lead to dangerous conditions. Why don’t the trucks have AC? It seems like air conditioning should be standard on delivery vehicles, but UPS suggests that such equipment is not effective in a delivery situation. According to the company, delivery drivers spend almost 40% of their time outside their vehicles. At high temperatures, the frequent ..read more

Warehouse workers in Wisconsin and elsewhere face injury risks while at work. A recent study has revealed that warehouse workers employed by Amazon are more likely to experience injuries on the job than their counterparts employed by other companies. How common are Amazon warehouse workers’ injuries? In 2021, a study was performed that determined that warehouse workers employed by Amazon experienced a rate of injuries that’s higher than those working at competing companies. To break down the numbers, it was found that Amazon warehouse workers experience serious injuries at a rate of 6.8 for ev ..read more

Worker’s compensation is a system in Wisconsin and throughout the country that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill because of their jobs. In most cases, worker’s compensation claims are approved without any problems. However, in some cases, the claims may be denied. There are many reasons why this may happen. Lack of evidence Usually, the insurance company will require evidence to support the claim. This may include medical records, witness statements or other documentation. If there is not enough evidence to justify the claim, the insurance company may deny it. Howeve ..read more

The Workers Compensation Research Institute recently conducted a study that documented medical payments per claim involving an employee who lost a total of seven days of work. Out of the 18 states that participated in the study, the state of Wisconsin ranked first among all the participating states from 2014 to 2019. Various factors put the Badger State on top According to an analysis published in CompScope Medical Benchmarks for Wisconsin, 22nd Edition, various factors played a significant role in the cost increases. Those include the following: Medical inflation Hospital consolidations Chara ..read more

This blog was created to educate about Wisconsin worker’s compensation law and the rights of injured workers. Check back soon for posts about different aspects of the worker’s comp system and what to do when dealing with the aftermath of a work injury.The post Welcome to my blog first appeared on Law Office of Lisa A. Wiebusch LLC ..read more