Potential Liability for Injuries Due to Heavy Machinery Accidents
Workers in many industries, including construction and manufacturing, operate heavy machinery during building, demolition and restoration. Unfortunately, constant exposure to this machinery can put workers at a greater risk of being in an accident that can result in life-altering injuries and fatalities. If you or someone you care about has been injured at work in […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreDo Veterans Automatically Qualify for Social Security Disability?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) help provide benefits to those with disabilities. However, these government benefit programs work differently, requiring separate applications and eligibility requirements. While you may be eligible for VA benefits, you could be ineligible to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits and vice versa. Our […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit for More Than the Value of a Drivers’ Insurance Policy?
If you were injured in an Appleton car crash, you may be eligible to make a claim against the driver responsible for the accident and any resulting injuries and damages. This is because Wisconsin follows a traditional fault-based system. Table of Contents Understanding Insurance Policy Limits Suing for More Than the Insurance Policy Limits Other […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreOptions for Drivers When Insurance Companies Will Not Settle a Claim
After a car accident, many injured drivers are often left confused and uncertain about what to do next. This concern is heightened when the insurance company is not willing to settle a claim. You may be wondering why this happens and whether you may still be eligible to obtain compensation to help cover your medical […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreHow Are Disability Applicants Notified After a Benefits Decision?
After applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you may be anxious as you await a decision and worry whether you have provided all the information needed to make a disability determination. You may even be wondering when and how you will be notified about the status of your application. Below, learn how disability applicants may […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreIs The Driver Always Liable for Hitting a Pedestrian?
Drivers are expected to always watch for and be extra cautious around pedestrians. Because of this, when a pedestrian is hit by a car, the general assumption is that the driver is to blame for the accident. That is not always true. Pedestrians should never assume that a driver sees them. There are some situations […]
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Read MoreDo I Have a Claim in a No-Contact Car Accident?
When most people think of a car accident, they picture a collision between two vehicles. However, sometimes a crash can happen without one vehicle touching another. These are known as no-contact car accidents, in which only one vehicle or driver is damaged or injured. Filing an insurance claim for damages in these cases can be […]
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Read MoreWill My Employer Hold My Job While on Worker’s Comp?
If you are injured at work and receiving worker’s compensation benefits, it can be comforting to know that you are being cared for while unable to work. However, you may be wondering what happens once you can return to work. Will your job still be there? Can you be terminated while on worker’s comp? Our […]
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Read MoreCan Early Retirement Impact Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you work in your 60s and can no longer continue working for health-related reasons, you may be thinking about retiring early and filing for Social Security retirement benefits. Would this be the best route to take or should you consider applying for Social Security disability benefits instead? Sigman Janssen further explain early retirement and […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreCan I Pursue Compensation After a Car Accident on Private Property?
When a crash happens on private property, it can be challenging to determine who is liable for damages. There are often different rules that apply to crashes on private property compared to public property. Fortunately, you may still be eligible to pursue compensation for any losses you have endured. Below, our Oshkosh car accident lawyers […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
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