Social Security Lawyers Discuss 3 Major Changes to Disability Benefits in 2014
December 26, 2013 There are millions of Americans who depend on Social Security Disability Benefits as a resource for income; however, recipients can expect to see several major changes in the way benefits are processed and figured in the coming year. One of the greatest changes is the increase in benefits that each recipient will see. According […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreWisconsin Considers New Law Banning Cellphones in Road Construction Zones
December 19, 2013 Two factors that can increase the chances of motorists being involved in collisions are cellphone distractions and construction zones. The Appleton car accident lawyers with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham say that is why state lawmakers are considering passing legislation that would prohibit drivers from using cellphones while in construction zones. According to […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreThe Dangers of Transportation Accidents
December 5, 2013 When a worker is injured as the result of an on-the-job accident, he or she may be entitled to compensation from workers compensation benefits. Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham’s team of workers compensation lawyers explain that the most common causes of injuries in these claims are transportation accidents. According to the […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreForklift Operator Killed in Work-Related Accident
Oct. 8, 2012 A 54-year-old forklift operator from Dodgeville, Wisconsin, was killed earlier this week as a result of an on-the-job accident. According to a story published by The Cap Times, the incident occurred at around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Wick Homes, located at 341 Walter Road in Mazomanie, Wisconsin. A spokesperson for the Dane […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreDebate Over Raising Wisconsin’s Speed Limit Stirs Controversy
October 31, 2013 Speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal motor vehicle collisions in the United States, and it’s fueling controversy about whether or not Wisconsin should raise its speed limit. A Green Bay car accident lawyer with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham points out that one state legislator is pushing a […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreLower Than Average COLA Expected for Social Security Beneficiaries in 2014
October 24, 2013 For those unable to work due to physical or mental conditions, Social Security Disability Benefits can be vital sources of income. However, the rising costs of services and goods that Americans use every day can make it difficult for recipients to make ends meet. The Appleton Social Security Disability attorneys with Sigman, […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreLawmakers Considering Reforms to the Wisconsin Workers Compensation System
October 10, 2013 When an employee is injured on-the-job, they often have a right to file for compensation for medical bills and lost wages through their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Lawyers with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham explain the system in Wisconsin is considered strong, with some of the lowest costs […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreExamining Defective Highway Design
September 26, 2013 The Green Bay car accident lawyers with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham explain that each year, hundreds of thousands of car accidents are recorded in Wisconsin and across the United States. A portion of those crashes are attributed to a defective highway design or maintenance, such as uneven pavement. In fact, a […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreCollision Between Bicycle and Car Leaves Child Injured in Appleton
September 19, 2013 With the school year back in full swing, the volume of pedestrians and bicyclists using the streets during commute hours is rising. The personal injury lawyers in Appleton at Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham explain that the increase in pedestrian and cyclist volume too often leads to an incline in the […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreWisconsin Plant Fined $185,000 for Worker Safety Violations
September 12, 2013 The Green Bay workers’ compensation lawyers with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham explain that fires and explosions are responsible for a large portion of work-related accidents. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated fires and explosions were responsible for roughly 3 percent of all workplace fatalities in 2012. A manufacturing plant […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
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