Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf

Generally, an injured Wisconsin worker can be entitled to workers’ compensation for medical expenses, temporary disabilities, or permanent disabilities. At Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf, we represent clients who have suffered traumatic workplace injuries, permanent disabilities, and repetitive stress injuries. If you have suffered an injury at the workplace, call us as soon as possible. We can help you through the entire worker’s compensation process and avoid having your claim denied.

Most employees in Wisconsin are covered by worker’s compensation from the start of their employment. However, independent contractors and certain other categories of workers may be excluded.

To file a worker’s compensation claim, you must notify your employer of the injury or illness within 30 days and provide the necessary documentation. Your employer will then report the claim to their worker’s compensation insurance carrier.

Worker’s compensation benefits include coverage of all reasonable and necessary medical costs, temporary wage loss benefits (Temporary Partial Disability or Temporary Total Disability), and benefits for permanent disability (Permanent Partial Disability or Permanent Total Disability).

Coverage begins as soon as you start your employment. There is no waiting period for worker’s compensation coverage.

If your claim is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can request a hearing before an administrative law judge to review your case.

Yes, you can receive both worker’s compensation and Social Security Disability benefits. However, you are required by law to notify the worker’s compensation insurance carrier if you are receiving both types of benefits.

If your employer does not have worker’s compensation insurance, you can file a complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Employers are required by law to have worker’s compensation insurance.

You can return to work once your doctor determines that you are medically able to do so. Your employer may offer modified or light-duty work to accommodate your recovery.