Worker’s Compensation
People working in the trades are injured while employed every hour of every day. The reason people in the trades are injured on the job more is that they spend the majority of their time working. Employers do not take the necessary precautions to prevent injuries. Because employers do not take the necessary precautions to prevent injuries, unnecessary injuries happen all too often.
Since 1989, Stanford Law Offices, S.C., has been working for the trades in workers’ compensation claims. We have handled workers’ compensation claims of Milwaukee County injured workers at all levels, through a Hearing date, the Labor & Industry Review Commission, the Circuit Court, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. We have worked for every trade.
Every workers’ compensation claim is fact-specific to the trade, the employee, the employer and the job site. Because each case is unique, it demands particular and detailed attention in order to pursue all available remedies under the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act and the appropriate labor rules and regulations.
We work on a contingency fee. Because we work on a contingency fee, you do not pay any legal fees. Rather, we are only paid once a successful settlement, verdict or judgment is obtained.
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Which Types Of Employees Are And Are Not Covered By Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law?
The Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act is designed to cover most people who are injured while performing job-related duties. This often includes those who are involved in a heavy machinery work accident or a construction site injury. Coverage depends on how the worker is classified and the nature of the work being performed.
Who Is Covered Under Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation?
Most workers are covered if they are treated as employees rather than independent contractors. Coverage commonly includes the following groups:
- W-2 employees: Workers who receive a W-2 and have payroll taxes withheld are generally covered
- Part-time and temporary workers: Seasonal and short-term employees are often included if the employer controls their work
- Family members and minors: Relatives and underage workers employed by a business are typically covered
- Corporate officers: Owners and executives are often included unless a formal exemption applies
- Public and private sector employees: Coverage applies across most government and private workplaces
- High-risk industries: Construction, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, retail and office-based jobs are commonly covered
Understanding employee status is important because coverage determines access to medical care and wage replacement benefits.
Who May Not Be Covered By The Law?
Some workers fall outside standard coverage due to how their work is structured. Common exceptions include the following categories.
- Independent contractors
- Domestic servants
- Some agricultural workers
- Volunteers
Misclassification disputes are common and may require legal review to determine eligibility. If you need assistance, our Milwaukee workers’ comp attorney can help you navigate the Labor & Industry Review Commission (LIRC) appeals process.
What Are The Different Types Of Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Benefits?
The Wisconsin workers’ compensation provides several categories of benefits depending on the nature and severity of the injury.
Injured workers may qualify for one or more of the following benefit types:
- Medical benefits: Coverage for treatment related to the work injury, including surgery and rehabilitation
- Temporary total disability: Wage replacement when a worker cannot perform any job during recovery
- Temporary partial disability: Compensation when a worker returns with reduced hours or restrictions
- Permanent partial disability: Benefits for lasting impairment after maximum medical improvement
- Permanent total disability: Long-term benefits for injuries preventing any employment
- Death benefits: Payments to surviving dependents when a work injury results in death
Each benefit category has specific eligibility rules and payment calculations under Wisconsin law. Applying for the Wisconsin permanent partial disability (PPD) and permanent total disability (PTD) benefits tends to be tedious. As your Milwaukee workers’ compensation lawyer, we can help you file an application that contains strong evidence and a strong presentation.
Contact Reliable Milwaukee Workers’ Comp Attorneys Today
If you have been injured while on the job, contact Stanford Law Offices, S.C. We are available 24 hours a day, check voicemail constantly and are conveniently located just off I-43. To contact us, call 414-387-4285.