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Workers' Compensation

Who is eligible for workers’ compensation?

The purpose of the workers’ compensation system is to allow both employers and employees to quickly settle claims related to work-related injuries and avoid a lengthy court process. Many workers in Wisconsin who become injured in connection with their jobs are eligible to claim workers’ compensation benefits. However, just because you sustain an injury on the […]
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Muscle Strain

What is a muscle strain?

Muscle strains are among the most common workplace injuries that you may sustain in Wisconsin. According to the Mayo Clinic, muscle strains occur when a muscle or tendon becomes stretched too far while in use. If you do not recognize the phrase “muscle strain,” you may be more familiar with the term “pulled muscle,” which describes the same condition. […]
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Osteoporosis

What is osteoporosis?

When people in Wisconsin talk about slip-and-fall accidents, osteoporosis is often part of the conversation. Though osteoporosis is not a cause of accidents or falls, it may make the effects of a fall worse if you have it, resulting in fractures and other serious injuries that may not have occurred in the absence of the […]
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Elevatorshaft

Fatal Milwaukee Elevator Fall Illustrates Construction Injury Risks

A tragic demolition incident in Milwaukee illustrates the confluence of risk factors that make construction among the nation’s most dangerous occupations. FOX6 News reports the man was driving a forklift when it fell seven stories down an elevator shaft. The historic building is undergoing renovations for use as a storage facility, according to media reports . Our […]
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Auto Insurance

Choosing the Right Auto Insurance Coverage in Wisconsin

Auto insurance rates are on the rise nationwide. Insurance Zebra’s State of Auto Insurance report shows premiums have increased 23 percent since 2011, to a nationwide average of $1,470 annually. Eighty percent of drivers should expect to see an increase in premiums for the coming year. Cited reasons for the increase include regulation, increased population, losses related […]
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