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No one heads to work in La Crosse expecting to end up getting injured or sick on the job. Unfortunately, for many of the region’s workers, that is what happens. A fall on a Washburn construction site, a mechanical malfunction on an assembly line in the Northeast Industrial Park, or even an accident at a science lab on the University of Wisconsin campus, can leave La Crosse workers struggling with disabilities that impair their incomes and diminish their lives. Workers’ compensation insurance protects the vast majority of these workers from the worst outcomes when they get hurt or sick in connection with their employment.
Unfortunately, that does not mean they always have an easy time obtaining the workers’ comp benefits they deserve. If you were injured or became ill during the normal scope of your employment in La Crosse, workers’ compensation can provide wage loss benefits and medical treatment.
The Nicolet Law Office S.C. can help you. We represent workers in La Crosse who have gotten hurt or sick in connection with their jobs, fighting to make sure they receive full workers’ compensation benefits and any other payments they deserve for the harm they suffered. Contact us today online or by phone to learn how our experienced La Crosse workers’ compensation lawyers can help you.
Lawyers at The Nicolet Law Office S.C. have successfully represented numerous workers in high-dollar workers’ compensation applications and appeals. Our recent results in workers’ compensation matters include: We cannot guarantee that every workers’ compensation claim we handle will end in a comparable payment. We can, however, promise that our experienced La Crosse workers’ compensation lawyers will fight to make sure the workers’ compensation insurance carrier treats our clients fairly and pays them what they deserve. Many of the 50,000+ residents of La Crosse work for institutions or enterprises that have major facilities and operations right here in town. At The Nicolet Law Office S.C., we help workers at some of the city’s largest employers secure the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve after suffering a work-related injury or illness. Among others, we can handle workers’ comp applications and appeals for employees of: No matter where someone works in La Crosse, our team can help to ensure you receive the workers’ compensation insurance benefits to which you are entitled. Workers’ compensation policies cover 97 percent of Wisconsin's 3.3 million workers. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance policy that most employers in Wisconsin are required to provide for their employees to cover medical expenses and wage loss resulting from an occupational injury or illness. The insurance provided is no fault, meaning that the injured worker does not have to prove that someone else’s negligence caused their injury. All employees who work for an employer who is not a farmer, and who has three or more workers, have immediate coverage from the first day of their employment. You are also likely protected if your employer has fewer than three workers but paid more than $500 in wages in one calendar year. Those who aren’t covered by the workers’ compensation requirement include: All states have a workers’ compensation program. However, the provisions of these programs can vary as well as the definitions of terms such as “workplace injury.” In Wisconsin, a workplace injury includes: Wisconsin’s Workers’ Compensation Act covers: The bulk of Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation coverage is provided to compensate injured or ill workers for wage loss, as well as to provide medical treatment. Here is a closer look at each of these benefits. Wisconsin provides weekly wage loss benefits during the time you are too injured to work or are required to miss work to attend an injury-related medical appointment. These benefits are provided for: Injured or ill workers in Wisconsin who file a workers’ compensation claim and are approved for benefits are entitled to 100 percent coverage of all medical expenses required to treat the injury or illness, including hospitalization, diagnostic tests, labs, physician and surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, prescription medication, the provision of mobility devices such as wheelchairs or crutches, and the time and expense of traveling for medical treatments. To obtain workers’ compensation benefits: While the process seems simple, it is not unusual to become overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated when{"type":"block","srcClientIds":["7592e5f8-5457-4f26-8068-3476c0bd60e2"],"srcRootClientId":""} attempting to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often from our La Crosse clients about worker’s compensation. In many states, if your employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance but must carry it, you may file a claim against your employer to obtain compensation. However, Wisconsin has a program called the Uninsured Employers Fund (UEF) that provides coverage to injured but uninsured workers. The fund is maintained through penalties that have been assessed against companies in the state who fail to provide their workers with workers’ comp. To access coverage of your medical and wage loss expenses through the UEF, you must file an application with supporting documentation. If we take your case, we can do this for you. Generally, you cannot claim that an injury that occurred in a transportation accident on your way to work is a workplace injury. There are some very limited exceptions, including if you were on company property but not yet inside the building when the accident occurred. However, if you are injured in a transportation accident that was caused by someone else’s reckless or careless actions, you can pursue compensation for medical and other expenses, wage loss, and quality-of-life impacts through a lawsuit. An attorney from Nicolet Law Office can explain this process to you. Yes. The workers’ compensation program will provide a death benefit to surviving family members if a worker dies as the result of an occupational injury or illness. The family members who are eligible to claim this benefit include the surviving spouse or children. If the deceased worker did not have a spouse or children, then other family members can claim the benefits, including parents, siblings, a divorced spouse who has not remarried, or any other blood or adopted relative. The maximum amount of the death benefit that is allowed in Wisconsin is four times the deceased worker’s average annual wages at the time of the injury, up to a ceiling amount established by the state that changes from year to year. Workers’ comp also provides a funeral and burial benefit of $10,000. It is against federal and state laws for an employer to terminate you or otherwise retaliate against you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. If you have reason to fear that this is going to happen, or it does happen, you should speak with an experienced La Crosse workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible. As a general rule, the workers’ comp benefits that an injured or ill worker receives are not taxable at either the state or federal level. However, there is an exception involving individuals receiving assistance from multiple programs. For example, if you are collecting workers’ comp and also are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the combination of the two benefits could push your income over certain income thresholds that would cause taxes to be owed on a portion of the benefits you receive. Yes. Having an attorney assures that you have someone with experience fighting complicated workers’ comp cases on your side. At the application stage, it decreases the chance that workers’ compensation will wrongfully delay or deny your claim or reduce your benefits to less than you deserve. At the appeal stage, it increases the chance of overturning a wrongful denial or reduction in benefits. Our experienced La Crosse workers’ compensation lawyers can assist you with filing a claim, appealing a decision, and other issues related to obtaining this benefit. Contact us online or by calling 608-527-0876 for a free consultation. La Crosse Office
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What Is Workers’ Compensation?
The Benefits Available in La Crosse Through Workers’ Compensation
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The Process of Obtaining Workers’ Compensation Benefits in La Crosse
Frequently Asked Questions About La Crosse Workers’ Compensation
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