Hudson Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Lawyer
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At Mudge Porter Lundeen & Seguin S.C., we understand that if you were hurt at work you have questions you want answered now. Injuries and or diseases that result from your job duties or environment are covered under Wisconsin Workers Compensation Laws.
When you call us, you will speak with an attorney. We will take the time to answer your questions, explain your options to you, and handle any claim you may have. One advantage of speaking with one of our attorneys is our ability to identify additional sources of compensation that may be available to you. In addition to a workers' compensation claim, you may also have a third party claim against another party who may have caused or contributed to your injuries or loss.
Our experienced workers' compensation attorney will advocate for your interests. We will assist in documenting the cause and nature of your injury(ies). We will deal with your employer and the insurance company. We will prepare for hearings and other court proceedings and we will work to get you the benefits you deserve. Contact us today for assistance with your claim or to discuss your options.
Experienced Hudson Workers' Compensation Attorney
We have extensive experience with all types of workers' compensation issues, including the following:
Disability Issues
Temporary Total Disability: A temporary total disability is any disability that renders the injured employee permanently unable to perform a regularly established job following the injury. If you are unable to work at all while recovering from your injury, then you receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to maximum limits.
Temporary Partial Disability: A temporary partial disability is any disability that renders the injured employee unable to perform a regularly established job on one or more calendar days following the day of injury. If you return to work at reduced hours or lower wage, then you receive two-thirds of the difference between the old wage and the new wage.
Permanent Partial Disability: A permanent partial disability is any disability that results in the permanent loss of a bodily part or function or results in permanent scarring. You should receive benefits when your physician assigns a rating.
Permanent Total Disability: A permanent total disability is any disability that renders the injured employee permanently unable to perform any job following the injury. The payments and maximum limits are similar to the TTD benefits.
Death: Dependents may be eligible for wage loss, burial, and other benefits.
Vocational Retraining: If your doctor believes you shouldn’t return to your previous occupation, then you may be eligible for job placement and/or retraining.
Safety Violations Issues
Safety violation issues include OSHA violations, utilizing machinery and equipment in a manner in which it was not intended, and forgoing safety devices or equipment to increase production.
Delay of Payment Issues
Delay of payment issues including paying medical bills and expenses, paying workers' compensation benefits for lost wages in a timely manner.
To discuss your workers' compensation issues with an experienced lawyer at Mudge Porter Lundeen & Seguin S.C., please schedule a confidential consultation by calling us at (715) 386-3200, e-mail us, or filling out our intake form.
Workers' Compensation Injuries
We also have extensive experience handling a wide range of on-the-job injuries, including the following common injuries:
- Back and spine injury spinal injuries
- CNA nurse and lifting injuries (typically, a spine injury from lifting) Repetitive Motion Injuries (i.e., overuse, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.)
- Construction worker injury (typically back, spine and shoulder injury, but includes broken bones and death from falls)
- Factory worker injury and occupational illness (i.e. silicosis, asbestosis, lung and organ injuries, chemical exposure injuries, etc.)
- Dismemberment or amputation and loss of limbs
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Paralysis
- Death
Repetitive Motion Injuries (including repetitive motion injury, amputation and loss of limbs, and chemical exposure injury such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), paralysis, spinal cord and back injury, lung and organ injury, cancer, asbestosis, mesothelioma, and other diseases or death)
For additional information about Wisconsin workers' compensation law or the legal process, or to discuss your particular workplace accident or workers' comp issue in confidence with an experienced attorney, please call (715) 386-3200, e-mail us, or fill out our intake form.
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