Workers' Compensation

Milwaukee Workers' Compensation Attorney

When you're injured on the job, the workers' compensation system is supposed to protect you. But the process is often confusing, and employers and their insurers don't always make it easy to get the benefits you deserve.

Stanford Law Offices, S.C. helps injured workers throughout Milwaukee and Wisconsin navigate workers' compensation claims — from filing your initial claim to appealing a denial. We understand the system because our founder spent years on the insurance defense side before dedicating his career to fighting for injured people.

Types of Workplace Injuries We Handle

Construction site accidents
Factory and manufacturing injuries
Repetitive stress injuries
Falls from heights
Machinery and equipment accidents
Occupational diseases and toxic exposure

Call (414) 276-8269 for a free consultation. No fee unless we win.

I was a 48-year old window washer when I fell seven stories, shattering my feet, ankles, legs and hips. I made the mistake of trusting the insurance company, and later not interviewing lawyers before selecting Stanford Law Offices, S.C. After hiring Stanford Law Offices, we worked as a team in putting the case back on track and recovering not only my lost wages, permanent disability, but my loss of future earnings over the balance of my life. I was able to recover sufficient funds in order to start up my new company, and at the same time, meet my monthly expenses. There is no question interviewing lawyers certainly paid off, and I would suggest hiring Stanford Law Offices for all of your Worker's Compensation needs.

I have been a roofer for 40 years, without ever being injured. One morning, I slipped, fell 25 feet and broke virtually every bone in my body. I discovered my employer was uninsured and no attorney would take my case, until I contacted Stanford Law Offices, upon referral. Peter and I worked together in putting together a claim against the Uninsured Employer's Fund. After four trials and two appeals, I ultimately recovered a sufficient stream of income for me to retire, enjoy my children and grandchildren. There is no question I would have been completely lost without Stanford Law Offices.

I was a 40-year old machinist, and was electrocuted on the job. I underwent six surgeries, leaving me completely disabled and not in a position to care for my wife or three children. I live in the Fox Valley, where times were tough and no hope of being employed. After interviewing several attorneys in the Fox Valley and Chicago area, my wife and I hired Stanford Law Offices. In hiring Stanford Law Offices and going to trial, I recovered sufficient funds in order for me to pay off my debts, start my own company and place my children through school. I now enjoy running my own company and having my son as my partner. I can thank Stanford Law Offices for keeping my family together and giving my family and me a life and future.

I was a 54 year old CNC machine operator when I sustained a debilitating injury to my head and neck. The insurance company did not educate me in what benefits were available to me under the Worker's Compensation Act. I became suspect, and ultimately hired Stanford Law Offices. After learning what benefits were available to me, we pursued them to the fullest extent under the Worker's Compensation Act. In addition to getting my life in order, we recovered sufficient funds in order for me to start my own company. Stanford Law Offices provided me with an education, gave me a "second chance" in the labor market and held my family together. I cannot thank them enough.

I was a 51-year old professional and headed the human resources department for a rather large company. I slipped, fell and injured my neck on the job. I never dreamed I would be in a position where I would have to pursue a Worker's Compensation claim. Because I never thought of having to pursue a Worker's Compensation claim, I did not understand the benefits under the Worker's Compensation Act. Unfortunately, I trusted the insurance company and my employer to educate me and help me through the Worker's Compensation Act. I could not have been more wrong. After three trials, the insurance company was ordered to accommodate my home in order to meet my physical disabilities, and later, provide sufficient funds in order to me to move to a better place for me to live. While I will never return to the labor market, I know I have sufficient funds in order to live the balance of my life with a sense of pride and dignity. I cannot thank Stanford Law Offices enough.

I was a 54-year old leasing agent when I slipped, fell and injured my low back. I worked for a small company and never imagined I would pursue a Workers' Compensation claim. I made the error of trusting the insurance company and my employer because we had been a "family," to help me through my troubled times. I could not have been more wrong. After discovering my error, I hired Stanford Law Offices. After winning two trials and the ensuing appeals, the insurance company ultimately paid sufficient funds for me to get my life back, place both of my children through school and permit my wife and I to retire. I can only thank Stanford Law Offices for keeping my family together.

I was a 45-year old heavy equipment operator. The only job I ever had was operating heavy equipment. I had no education beyond the 8th grade. When I fell off a piece of machinery and injured my low back, I trusted the Union and employer would help me through and fight the insurance company. I was wrong. I hired Stanford Law Offices, who guided me through the maze of the Worker's Compensation Act, where we ultimately prevailed. I kept my family and life together, and have Stanford Law Offices to thank for our success.

I am a 56-year-old cook. I lost my right hand on a meat-cutting machine. Being a cook is the only job I've had. I had no transferable skills. My husband and son were dependent on my income. When my employer's insurance company turned its back on me and refused to pay for my medical bills, cover my lost wages, pay for retraining or cover my future losses, I hired Stanford Law Offices. We prevailed in having my medical bills and lost wages covered. Stanford Law Offices succeeded in forcing the insurance company to cover my future losses until my retirement.

I'm 40, and I worked for a major delivery company. I injured my lower back on the job. My employer did not believe I had suffered an injury and terminated me. I applied for workers' compensation benefits through my union and my employer's insurance company. I was turned down at every turn. I hired Stanford Law Offices. We prevailed in having all medical bills for my surgeries covered and three years of lost wages reimbursed. Most importantly, I was compensated for loss of future earning capacity. I was provided with benefits to learn a new trade, and am enjoying a new career.

I was a 43-year-old communications expert. While on the job, I suffered a severe injury. The injury and ensuing surgeries eliminated me from returning to work in any capacity. My employer and the insurance company challenged me every step of the way. We had three trials. Stanford Law Offices, S.C. prevailed at all three trials. After prevailing at all three trials, the case went up on appeal. After winning the first appeal, my employer and the insurance company appealed a second time. Stanford Law Offices, S.C. won at all levels. In the end, Stanford Law Offices, S.C. not only secured sufficient compensation to make up for my loss of future income and benefits, but was able to secure medical coverage for me for the balance of my life. There is no question Stanford Law Offices, S.C. won this case at every level and most importantly, had my health covered every step of the way.

I am a 40-year-old millwright who sustained a severe and debilitating injury on the job. I was shocked to learn my employer, union and insurance company denied my claim and elected to fight me every inch of the way. After interviewing a number of lawyers, I hired Stanford Law Offices, S.C.. Stanford Law Offices, S.C. fought my employer, the insurance company and the union at each step and prevailed. Ultimately, I received compensation for my past and future medical bills, past and future lost wages and loss of earning capacity. In addition, Stanford Law Offices, S.C. resolved the case so I would receive a stream of income over the balance of my working life. There was no question Stanford Law Offices, S.C. saved my family which, at that time, included my wife and three minor children.

I worked for a large, self-insured manufacturer. I sustained a debilitating injury which left me in a wheel chair. I quickly discovered my employer and union chose to fight me on all benefits I felt I was entitled to under the Worker's Compensation Act. I hired Stanford Law Offices, S.C.. Stanford Law Offices, S.C. and I went to trial over the matter four different times and prevailed each time. The employer appealed and we won on appeal. In the end, I received full compensation for my past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages and loss of earning capacity and at the same time, continued to receive a stream of income for the balance of my life. I found Stanford Law Offices, S.C. to have my interests paramount at all times, and in the end, to have saved my family.

I was a working carpenter foreman when I was electrocuted. I hired Stanford Law Offices, S.C. to pursue the Worker's Compensation claim and a civil claim against all those responsible. Throughout the five years I was with Stanford Law Offices, S.C., at all times, it had my family's interests in the forefront. We prevailed in the Worker's Compensation claim where all medical bills were paid, lost wages recovered and received a stream of income for the balance of my life. The civil action resulted in sufficient compensation for me to start my "second life." Stanford Law Offices, S.C. not only saved my family, but placed me back into the labor market.

Common Mistakes To Avoid After A Milwaukee Workers' Compensation Case

The workers' compensation process can be overwhelming, but what you do next matters. As Milwaukee workers' compensation attorneys, we have seen too many injured workers unintentionally damage their claims. We have summarized several common mistakes we encourage every client to avoid.

Do not navigate the workers' compensation system alone. Employers and insurers have teams working to limit payouts. We have represented injured Wisconsin workers since 1989 and can help you understand your rights and pursue the benefits you are owed.

Waiting too long to report your injury

Wisconsin deadlines apply. Prompt reporting protects your claim.

Giving a recorded statement without counsel

The insurer may use your words to limit benefits. Let an attorney review the situation first.

Accepting a settlement without understanding future medical needs

Lump-sum offers rarely account for ongoing care or permanent work restrictions.

Skipping follow-up medical care

Gaps in treatment make it harder to prove your injury is work-related.

Returning to work before you are ready

Pushing through pain can hurt your health and weaken your claim.

Contact Us About Your Workers' Compensation Case in Wisconsin

If you need a Milwaukee workers' compensation attorney, contact Stanford Law Offices, S.C. We are available 24 hours a day and work on contingency — you pay no legal fees unless we win.

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