Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
What Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Can (and Should) You Receive in Wisconsin?
If you’ve been injured on the job in Wisconsin, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a “no fault” system (meaning that you do not need to prove your employer is responsible for your injury), and nearly all employers are...
Levels of OWI Offenses – From a First Offense to a Felony
Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant is a serious offense that can have serious penalties and other consequences. In most states, a first offense is a crime (usually a misdemeanor). In Wisconsin, a first offense is not a crime, but a...
What Can (and Should) You Expect from Your Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
If you have been injured or fallen ill on the job in Wisconsin, you will want to talk to a workers’ compensation lawyer promptly. There are many ways a workers’ compensation lawyer can help you in this scenario; and, if you have a claim, there are many benefits to...
Injury Report Checklist for Wisconsin Workers Compensation Claims
Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays shares some practical tips on what To Do immediately after a workplace injury to protect your health and your legal rights. Workplace injuries happen fast! How you respond the hours and days afterward can affect your health, job, and...
Exciting News
It turns out that when you ask ChatGPT for recommendations on well-respected attorneys in Wisconsin for DUI and worker's compensation, Mays Law Office is among those it suggests. Specifically, when asked about experienced and well-regarded OWI (Operating While...
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Wisconsin?
What are the benefits of hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer? If you have a claim for benefits, is it really worth hiring a lawyer to represent you? While many injured and sick workers try to handle their workers’ compensation claims on their own, far too often,...
Probation Revocation
In what is becoming more and more difficult for criminal defense attorneys these days, Attorney Stephen Mays and Mays Law Office, LLC prevailed - eventually - in a probation revocation hearing against the Department of Corrections (DOC) and a very pesky and persistent...
Should You File for Workers’ Compensation After an On-the-Job Injury in Wisconsin?
You were injured on the job. Should you file for workers’ compensation? This is an extremely common question. On-the-job injuries happen all the time, and most workers are not familiar with their rights under Wisconsin law. While the answer to this question ultimately...
Common Misconceptions About Workers Compensation in Wisconsin
The recovery of workers compensation benefits in Wisconsin protects employees who suffer injuries on the job. The system is intended to ensure that an injured worker will receive necessary medical treatment and wage replacement benefits. Unfortunately, many Wisconsin...
Delays, Denials & More: Potential Issues When You File for Workers’ Compensation in Wisconsin
When you have a workers’ compensation claim in Wisconsin, your employer (or its insurance company) is supposed to pay the benefits you are owed. You are supposed to be treated fairly, and you are not supposed to have to fight for the benefits you deserve....
Ignition Interlock Requirements in Wisconsin
As a defense attorney, representing clients charged with DUI or OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) offenses in Wisconsin requires a deep understanding of not only the legal and procedural aspects of these cases but also the impact of certain penalties, such as the...
Filing for Workers Compensation in 2025: A Guide for Wisconsin Residents
If you’ve been injured on the job in Wisconsin, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But, this doesn’t mean that filing for benefits will be easy. From strict deadlines to challenges that can arise along the way, there are several important issues to...
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