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My mother was declared incapacitated by two doctors in October 2024 and has stipulations for her HCPOA and DPOA in her WILL that become active upon incapacitation. I hold the HCPOA, and my sister was DPOA until recently. My brother, who has a history of stealing from my mother, downloaded a POA... View More 
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
What you're going through is heartbreaking and complicated, especially when you're trying to protect your mother while watching someone take advantage of her. In Wisconsin, once a person has been declared incapacitated by two physicians—especially when that determination activates... View More
Could I sue a coworker for spilling 190-degree water into my shoe, causing second-degree burns? The incident happened because she was pouring water into a drain without warning, although she was supposed to yell out. I've received medical treatment, am on medication, and have follow-up... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Suffering second-degree burns at work is not only physically painful, but it also turns your world upside down—especially when it forces you to stop working and depend on medical care. You trusted your coworker to follow safety procedures, and now... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
If you believe you developed cancer due to exposure to harmful chemicals at your job in Wisconsin, you might have a case for a worker's compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Worker's compensation laws in Wisconsin typically cover illnesses that arise out of employment. However,... View More
I was a stay at home father for three years. So once my 4yr old son started school. I decided to for back to work in my field of management. I started a job at gordmans retail store with is owned by a big company called Stage Store. Well I hurt me left arm back in October and have been seen by many... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2020
This is a complex and fact-intensive scenario that you would need to discuss with an attorney to receive any kind of meaningful direction. Your post remains open for four weeks, but one option you could consider is to contact a Wisconsin workers' comp attorney to discuss the denial of the WC... View More
I left message after message with osha and lawyers but no one would help me I was started on fire with break cleaner and told the owner of the company and then I was let go just after (January of 2017)
answered on Jan 2, 2020
I'm sorry for the ordeal you went through here. Unfortunately, considerable time has elapsed since these things took place. That might be the primary reason your post remains open all this time. You could try to arrange a brief consult with a Wisconsin attorney to discuss what could be done at... View More
Claim adjuster today my lease is up today on Halloween the 31st I have no money no nothing and I have a child we are homeless now and they stated I might not be approved and I might be so what can I do cuz I got to work late entry
I tore two ligaments in my wrist after a fall at work. Did physical therapy and then had surgery after that didnt help now my wrist is worse. I moved and didn't have transportation or money to take transportation to attend Dr visits specially if all he was going to was ask me if I was working... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2016
Sounds like you don't have an attorney. First you need to contact a member of the Wisconsin Assn for Justice who handles
workers compensation--they give free consultations. Your not getting compensation is a problem they may be able to help with. You need to follow up with some... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2016
Generally, there are few remedies other than a slap on the wrist to the provider. Suggest you contact a member of the Wisconsin Assn for Justice that handles employment issues--they give free consultations.
Are we entitled to a $settlement when you get injured on the job thats above and beyond the weekly benifits, diagnoses degenerative disk disease. Dr says it may or may not be work related? he was given the same furniture immediately reinjured his back His rehab therapist shared she believes, given... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2014
Yes, if there is a permanent injury, Wisconsin provides for an award. Also, if there is long term wage loss, the law provides for an additional payment called "loss of earning capacity."
The injury is work related if the work is one of the "substantial factors" in... View More
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