New Work Comp Law: PTSD Benefits for Police Officers & Firefighters
Governor Evers signs new work comp bill into law On April 27, 2021, Governor Evers signed into law 2021 Wisconsin Act 29, which provides limited mental health benefits to police officers and...
View ArticleLittle Known Special Benefits (for Injured Workers With Prior Surgeries)
Wisconsin provides an additional benefit for injured workers who have prior surgeries or conditions. If an injured worker, because of the work injury, has a permanent disability equal to 200 weeks of...
View ArticleBeware of Bogus “Work For Cash” Schemes
I hear a lot about workers’ compensation fraud, sometimes from defense attorneys, sometimes from insurance adjusters, and even sometimes from judges and doctors. The real statistics indicate the vast...
View ArticleHow can I prepare for my workers’ comp case?
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the workers’ compensation system throughout the country. Two primary examples of the different ways it affected the system include: Impact #1: Reduction in...
View ArticleIs your workplace safe now that you are returning to the office?
Workplaces are beginning to return to normal. Most businesses across Wisconsin are now allowing—or requiring—employees to come back to the work in person instead of working remotely from home. June is...
View ArticleWatch Out For the Heat
A few years ago I received a call from the brother of a janitor who was found dead in a small windowless janitor supply room. Since he was found dead in the workplace, his brother inquired about...
View ArticleStrategies for returning to the office after remote work
It is becoming more and more common for employers to reopen the office. Different companies will take different approaches to the process. For example, some may have a hard date for employees to be...
View ArticleDomer Law: Best Lawyers in America Recognition
The attorney team at Domer Law was–once again–recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys Charlie Domer and Thomas Domer were listed as Best Lawyers for “Workers’...
View ArticleWork Comp Rates Go Down. Again.
Rates down for 6th year in a row. Employers in Wisconsin are required to have workers’ compensation insurance, to protect both workers and employers when work injuries inevitably happen. Workers are...
View ArticleWho takes care of healthcare workers when they are ill or injured?
We trust our nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, and other medical professionals to help provide care when we are ill or injured — but what happens when they are the ones that need help? Who takes...
View ArticleDomer Law: Best Lawyers in America Recognition
The attorney team at Domer Law was–once again–recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys Charlie Domer and Thomas Domer were listed as Best Lawyers for “Workers’...
View ArticleWork Comp Rates Go Down. Again.
Rates down for 6th year in a row. Employers in Wisconsin are required to have workers’ compensation insurance, to protect both workers and employers when work injuries inevitably happen. Workers are...
View ArticleWho takes care of healthcare workers when they are ill or injured?
We trust our nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, and other medical professionals to help provide care when we are ill or injured — but what happens when they are the ones that need help? Who takes...
View ArticleCan I get workers’ compensation in Wisconsin if I’m injured while working...
Most people are aware of the general concept behind Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation law. It provides injured workers with the opportunity to receive support payments to help them recover from their...
View ArticleDoes workers’ compensation cover independent truck drivers?
Commercial truck drivers play a vital role in the nation’s economy. Truckers typically spend 300 days on the road each year, work long hours and, on average, log 80,000 to 110,000 miles – with some...
View ArticleThe Harm From Diesel Exhaust
The Harm From Diesel Exhaust Recently the New York Legislature passed a bill providing death benefits for cancers caused by diesel exhaust exposure. The bill’s namesake, Anthony Nigro, was a mechanic...
View ArticleFoundry workers injured; employer faces $200,000 fine
A northern Wisconsin foundry faces a potential $200,000 fine for safety violations that led to the severe injuries of two workers earlier this year. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
View ArticleCollege Students As Employees?
College Student Athletes As Employees? The National Labor Relations Board indicated that student athletes at private universities should be considered employees under federal labor law, expanding the...
View ArticleWorkers’ Compensation Premiums and Benefits Decline: NASI Report
Workers’ Compensation Premiums and Benefits Decline: NASI Report I am a member of the National Academy of Social Insurance, a non-profit, non-partisan organization made up of the nation’s leading...
View ArticleNo Call Back From Claims Handler, Call Domer Law
No Call Back From Claims Handler, Call Us If your workers’ compensation claims handler / adjuster does not return your calls, you should contact us. A recent survey of workers’ compensation companies...
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