Employers in Wisconsin are required to provide workers with workers’ compensation insurance, which means that when a worker is injured or becomes severely sick while on the job in Brookfield, Wisconsin, he or she is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits during recovery. Under the Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Act, injured or sick workers are provided with reasonable medical expenses, as well as compensation for lost wages due to their work-related injuries or illness.
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that employers are generally required to purchase for their employees in Wisconsin. When a worker suffers a work-related injury or illness, the employee can file a workers’ compensation claim against the insurance provider for medical expenses and/or lost wages. Sometimes an employer or the workers’ compensation insurance company might dispute a worker’s claim. If that happens, you need experienced Brookfield workers’ compensation lawyers who understand how to protect your rights. Our lawyers provide representation not only in Brookfield but also in surrounding areas such as Chicago, Palos Hills, Addison, Elmhurst, Lombard, and Cook County, ensuring that injured employees across the region have trusted legal support.
What Employees Are Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
Nearly all Wisconsin employees are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, with few and limited exceptions. For instance, domestic servants, some farm hand employees, volunteers or non-profits who earn no more than 10 dollars a week, and certified religious sect members are often not eligible. There are also a few exceptions for:
- Federal workers and railroad workers, who are covered by the Federal Employers Liability Act;
- Seamen, who are covered under the Merchant Marine Act of 1920; and
- Workers who load and unload ships, who are covered by the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
All other workers are generally covered under Wisconsin’s Workers’ Compensation Act. If you are employed in Brookfield or the surrounding counties, our experienced lawyers can guide you through the process of filing and pursuing a claim.
What Is Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation covers the following items:
- Reasonable and necessary medical expenses;
- Vocational rehabilitation and retraining, if needed;
- Temporary wage benefits for the work time that is lost due to recovery from your work-related injury or illness, taking the form of temporary partial disability or temporary total disability;
- Permanent partial disability or permanent total disability benefits, if applicable; and
- Death benefits to surviving family members, if applicable.
When you are injured or become ill due to your work, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits while you recover. An experienced Brookfield workers’ compensation lawyer can help you determine your eligibility, file a claim, or deal with a dispute. At Groth Law Firm, S.C., our lawyers are dedicated to fighting for employees across Brookfield, Cook County, Chicago, Addison, Elmhurst, Palos Hills, Lombard, and nearby areas. Many of our satisfied customers have trusted our firm to resolve disputes, negotiate with insurers, and pursue the benefits they deserve.
Contact Groth Law Firm, S.C. today for a free, confidential consultation. Call us at 877-375-7001 to speak with our experienced lawyers about your case. We proudly serve injured workers in Brookfield and across the surrounding counties.