If you work in a hospital, warehouse or construction setting, you have a relatively high risk of workplace injury compared to Wisconsin residents who work in other professions. If you do get hurt at work, the state's workers' compensation program provides benefits for...
Do longer shifts lead to more warehouse injuries?
These days, consumers are relying on e-commerce more than ever, and this means that demands on you and other warehouse workers are increasing as a result. To keep up with consumer demand, one well-known warehouse employer has begun mandating that its employees work...
What do you know about independent medical examinations?
You sustained an injury while tending to your job duties, but, thankfully, your employer has workers' compensation. Before receiving compensation for lost wages and medical bills, you learn that you must undergo an independent medical examination. IME Care Center...
The purpose of an alcohol assessment after a DUI
Depending on the circumstances surrounding a person's DUI conviction in Wisconsin, consequences could range from a temporary suspension of driving privileges to years behind bars. For less severe charges, people may fit the eligibility requirements to participate in...
What are the top 3 types of workplace injuries?
Like most employees, you probably imagine your workplace to be safe. While this might be the case, accidents can still happen. The National Safety Council discusses the top three workplace injuries. Slip and fall accidents Slip and fall accidents can occur when you...
What are unreasonable searches and seizures?
Law enforcement must respect your rights, even when you are suspected of criminal wrongdoing. According to USCourts.gov, the Fourth Amendment protects citizens from police misconduct related to searches and seizures of your home, your property, and your person. Police...
The dangers of speeding and the Wisconsin demerit system
Speeding endangers the person behind the wheel as well as any other driver, bicyclist or pedestrian in the vicinity. In Wisconsin, speeding ranks alongside reckless driving and operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs when it comes to the number of demerit...
Protecting children and adolescents from workplace injuries
Many teens in the United States work gainfully to some degree. It is very common for teenagers to obtain summer seasonal jobs like landscaping. While these jobs can do a lot to help young persons develop job skills and gain experience, there is also always the...
Is it possible to challenge a breathalyzer?
In the majority of DUI cases, an important piece of evidence is the blood alcohol level of the accused at the time of the incident. However, in certain circumstances it is possible to challenge breathalyzer results in court. Whether or not this is possible for you...
Does my employer have to carry workers’ compensation insurance?
Workers' compensation insurance is something your employer carries that provides you with benefits if you suffer an injury at work. The employer must pay for the insurance and the requirement to carry it is from state law. According to the Department of Workforce...