In Wisconsin and other areas across the United States, thousands of hard-working employees sustain injuries in their lines of work. A sliver of these injuries affects the eyes, arguably the most important sensory organ in the human body. Although humans can't always...
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Hospitals need to do more to protect their workers
On behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Jan 11, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
If there is one group of people who deal with significant injuries on the job, it's health care workers. Many of these workers have been hit, kicked, bitten and otherwise attacked on the job. Unfortunately, some hospitals haven't done enough to keep these workers...
Repetitive movements and bursitis
On behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Jan 5, 2021 | Workplace Injuries
Bursitis is a joint-related issue that is often seen in middle-aged adults. Sometimes, it's known by other names, including tennis elbow. However, it can also be seen in other body parts, like the shoulders, knees and hips. Workers in Wisconsin should be aware that...
PANTHER looks to learn more about traumatic concussions
On behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Dec 25, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
A new research effort taking place in Wisconsin, called PANTHER, is there to work on ways to handle concussions and the brain injury's potentially long-term impact. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, researchers are working on processes to better identify...
Workers comp types and payments
On behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Dec 16, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Employees in Wisconsin who get injured on the job and can no longer work may be able to draw workers' comp benefits. All states offer several forms of health coverage that include death benefits, disability and rehabilitation. While the kind of benefits an employee...
Silicosis is a debilitating workplace illness
On behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Dec 14, 2020 | Blog, Workplace Illness
More than 2 million workers in Wisconsin and around the country are regularly exposed to respirable crystalline silica while on the job. Most of them are employed in the construction industry and are exposed to dust containing respirable crystalline silica when they...
Understanding the ‘tiebreaker exam’ process
On behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Dec 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
You're receiving workers' compensation benefits because your employer's workers' compensation insurer has admitted liability for your workplace-related injury. Now the doctor who's been treating you says that you don't need further treatment and/or that you're well...
A few expert tips for using a ladder safely
On behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Nov 30, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
In the workplace, ladder accidents are a common threat. You could be a retail worker getting something from a high shelf, an electrician putting in a light fixture, a construction worker putting on siding or a painter who has to climb 30 feet up the side of a house....
How to establish proper lockout/tagout procedures
On behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
Lockout/tagout procedures in a Wisconsin workplace can save lives. However, many businesses are still earning citations from OSHA because they're not properly utilizing the procedures. Because of this issue, their employees could be more vulnerable to on-the-job...
Prepare for winter weather and be safe on the job
On behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Nov 17, 2020 | Workplace Safety
Working in a cold environment has the potential to be dangerous. As winter approaches, it's a good idea to go over some of the steps that you can take to improve your workplace and to prevent incidents related to the cold. Some of the most common issues with the...
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