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Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays shares some practical tips on what To Do immediately after a workplace injury to protect your health and your legal rights.

Workplace injuries happen fast!  How you respond the hours and days afterward can affect your health, job, and financial future for years to come. Whether you slipped on a wet floor, strained your back lifting equipment, or developed a repetitive stress injury over time, it’s critical that you take the right steps from the…
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In what is becoming more and more difficult for criminal defense attorneys these days, Attorney Stephen Mays and Mays Law Office, LLC prevailed – eventually – in a probation revocation hearing against the Department of Corrections (DOC) and a very pesky and persistent probation officer and his supervisor.
In April 2023, in Dane County, MLO client was convicted (while represented by another attorney) of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence (OWI) as a Fourth Offense, a felony. …
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You were injured on the job. Should you file for workers’ compensation? This is an extremely common question. On-the-job injuries happen all the time, and most workers are not familiar with their rights under Wisconsin law.
While the answer to this question ultimately depends on your specific circumstances, it will be a clear, “Yes,” in many cases. Most workers in Wisconsin are eligible to file for benefits when they get injured on the job. Keep reading to learn…
Continue Reading Should You File for Workers’ Compensation After an On-the-Job Injury in Wisconsin?

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The recovery of workers compensation benefits in Wisconsin protects employees who suffer injuries on the job.  The system is intended to ensure that an injured worker will receive necessary medical treatment and wage replacement benefits. Unfortunately, many Wisconsin injured workers fail to file injury claims due to widespread misconceptions which can result in injured workers missing out on essential benefits they are legally entitled to. In this article, Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays will debunk most of the misconceptions surrounding…
Continue Reading Common Misconceptions About Workers Compensation in Wisconsin

When you have a workers’ compensation claim in Wisconsin, your employer (or its insurance company) is supposed to pay the benefits you are owed. You are supposed to be treated fairly, and you are not supposed to have to fight for the benefits you deserve.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen.
Injured and sick employees routinely run into issues when filing for workers’ compensation benefits in Wisconsin. Issues can arise at all stages of the process—from when you try to…
Continue Reading Delays, Denials & More: Potential Issues When You File for Workers’ Compensation in Wisconsin

As a defense attorney, representing clients charged with DUI or OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) offenses in Wisconsin requires a deep understanding of not only the legal and procedural aspects of these cases but also the impact of certain penalties, such as the installation of ignition interlock devices (IIDs). Ignition interlocks play a critical role in the sentencing phase of DUI cases, and it’s crucial for both defense attorneys and their clients to fully comprehend the requirements and potential consequences.
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If you’ve been injured on the job in Wisconsin, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But, this doesn’t mean that filing for benefits will be easy. From strict deadlines to challenges that can arise along the way, there are several important issues to be aware of—and you will want to work with an experienced lawyer who can help you seek the full benefits you deserve.
So, what do you need to know about filing for workers’ compensation…
Continue Reading Filing for Workers Compensation in 2025: A Guide for Wisconsin Residents

Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays is dedicated to fighting for injured workers, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Recently, she successfully represented Rosa, a hardworking immigrant mother from Mexico, in a contested Administrative Law Hearing, securing the workers’ compensation benefits the insurance company tried to deny.
Rosa’s Story: A Journey of Hard Work and Sacrifice
Rosa immigrated to the United States in 2015, determined to build a better future for her three daughters. With limited options, she turned to…
Continue Reading ATTORNEY LISA PIEROBON MAYS WINS WORKERS COMPENSATION CASE FOR INJURED IMMIGRANT WORKER

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As discussed last month, we have seen a recent trend of insurance companies denying injured employees’ claims for workers’ compensation benefits. As a result, if you have recently had your workers’ compensation claim denied, you are not alone. In this situation, it is essential to make sure you…
Continue Reading What Can I Do if My Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied in Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently launched a new workers’ compensation dashboard that provides information about workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims in the state. The data published through the dashboard provide some interesting insights into trends, common injuries, and the compensation awarded to injured workers and their families. Here are some highlights based on the most-recent data available:
More than 20,000 Employees File Workers’ Compensation Claims in Wisconsin Each Year
According to the latest data in the…
Continue Reading New Worker’s Compensation Dashboard Highlights Injury and Claim Statistics in Wisconsin

Worker compensation insurance carriers love to find reasons to deny workers compensation benefits.  Here are the top 10 trending reasons to deny benefits.

  • Not Reporting the Work Injury PromptlyIn Wisconsin, while there is no definitive deadline to report a work injury to your employer, late reporting will lead insurers to question the validity of the claim.  Insurers fail to see that injured workers are often scared to report an injury for fear of repercussions.  Moreover, injured workers often wait

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    Continue Reading BE AWARE – There is a Trend by Workers Compensation Insurance Carriers to Deny Benefits?

    In a case of first impression not only in Dane County, but in the State of Wisconsin as a whole, Attorney Stephen Mays successfully argued for the release of a client convicted of 1st Degree Intentional Homicide as a Party to the Crime from prison after serving 23 years in custody.  

    On February 19. 2001, our client was a party to the actions of another individual, wherein the other person caused the death of the victim by stabbing…
    Continue Reading Attorney Stephen Mays successfully argued for the release of a client convicted of 1st Degree Intentional Homicide

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    Continue Reading 5 Key Facts About Workers’ Compensation Claims in Wisconsin: Deadlines, Notice Requirements, and More