Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Law, 2012-2013 ed. (Vol. 17, Wisconsin Practice Series)

Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Law examines the workers compensation process from client intake through claim resolution and is an invaluable guide for lawyers, students, workers, and HR and insurance professionals. The text explores caselaw, administrative agency decisions, and department memoranda in depth, and contains practice notes and tips to help resolve practical issues. Significant issues covered include: The handling of scheduled injuries versus unscheduled injuries, based on the significant differences in benefits and recoveries applicable to each; The legal definitions of and consequences for proof between occupational injuries and traumatic injuries; Vocational rehabilitation for workers with permanent restrictions and consequences for workers, employers, and insurers.