Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
Top 10 Questions to Ask when Hiring a Wisconsin Workers Compensation Attorney
When Should I Hire a Wisconsin Workers Compensation Attorney? If you are hurt on the job in Wisconsin, you should immediately file an Incident Report with your employer for submission to their workers compensation insurance carrier. If the injury causes you to miss...
When Should (and Shouldn’t) You Consider a Workers’ Compensation Settlement in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, employees who are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits typically receive these benefits on a weekly basis. But, what if this doesn’t work for you? What if you need money up front to pay bills you couldn’t pay while you were waiting for your...
The Nuts & Bolts for Injured Wisconsin Workers
In Wisconsin, physical and mental injures due to accidents or occupational exposure on the job/worksite are deemed workers compensation injuries entitled to benefits for lost time, payment of medical treatment, reimbursement for mileage, and potentially retraining or...
Denied Workers Compensation in Wisconsin
Denied Workers Compensation? In January 2022, an injured worker called Mays Law Office. For privacy reasons let’s call this injured worker “J.C.” J.C. visited our website Mays Law Office and saw that we offer free legal consultations with an attorney. Immediately...
10 Important Facts about Workers’ Compensation in Wisconsin
You got injured or sick on the job. Do you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits? If so, what do you need to do to collect the benefits you deserve? Here are 10 important facts about filing for workers’ compensation benefits in Wisconsin: 1. Workers’ Compensation...
Hurt at Work in Wisconsin? What Happens Now?
Now what happens?! You have been hurt at work, you are scared and do not know what to do or who to listen to. Mays Law Office hears this question every single day. Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays talks to injured workers on a daily basis – free of charge. Every story...
What Should an Injured Wisconsin Worker Do After Their Injury?
There is no doubt that employers HATE work injuries. So what is an injured worker to do...? Stay quiet about her injury for fear that her employer becomes angry at her and in retaliation reduces her hours, changes her duties to something undesirable, or makes the work...
12 Common Issues with Field Sobriety Tests Wisconsin
There are two important facts you need to know about taking the field sobriety tests (FSTs) in Wisconsin. First, taking the FSTs is not mandatory. You have the right to refuse the field sobriety tests during your DUI stop, and prosecutors cannot secure a conviction...
After a Work Injury, do not Expect a Motherly Hug from the Workers Compensation Insurance Company
While some injured workers are treated fairly in Wisconsin, most unfortunately are not. Most injured workers are treated rudely, even with skepticism as to whether they truly were hurt. One could even ask if Adjusters are trained to belittle the Wisconsin injured...
When Should I Call an Attorney after I Suffer a Work Injury in Wisconsin?
At Mays Law Office, Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays is happy to talk to you at any time during the workers compensation process. However, there are crucial moments when you absolutely need to talk to us, such as: Call an attorney if the employer refuses to believe that...
Here’s What You Need to Know if You Get a DUI in Wisconsin During the Holidays
Police departments in Wisconsin ramp up their DUI enforcement efforts during the holiday season. This is traditionally a time when more people drink and drive, and the night before Thanksgiving (often referred to as “Blackout Wednesday” and “Drinksgiving”) and New...
Can You File for Workers’ Comp if You Got Injured Working at Home in Wisconsin?
These days, more people than ever are working from home. While most employees who work at home spend their time in front of a computer, accidents can still lead to injuries. These injuries can be expensive, and they can make it difficult (if not impossible) to do your...