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For many years, alcohol use disorder (AUD) was often viewed as a matter of poor choices or a lack of willpower. Today, medical research makes it clear that this isn’t the case—AUD is a medical condition, not a moral flaw. Like other medical conditions, it can cause difficulty in daily functioning, leading to cravings, compulsive behaviors, and impaired control over drinking. These symptoms can interfere with daily life, relationships, and the ability to work.

What is Alcohol Use Disorder?
Continue Reading Disabled by Alcohol Use Disorder? You Might be Eligible for Short- or Long- Term Disability Benefits

Understanding Long-Term Disability and COVID-19

Long-term disability (LTD) insurance is supposed to help when you can’t work because of an illness or injury. But for many people who are still suffering from the lasting effects of COVID-19, getting those benefits has been an uphill battle. Too many insurers are denying legitimate claims, leaving people struggling not only with their health but also their finances.

When Returning to Work Isn’t Safe

We represent people whose careers have been derailed by…
Continue Reading Long-Term Disability and Long COVID: Science Is Finally Catching Up

If you’ve been hurt at work in Wisconsin and your claim has been denied, you might assume your doctor’s medical opinion alone will be enough to counter the opinion of the insurance company and its hired doctor. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. One essential document stands between your doctor’s assessment and getting the benefits you deserve: the WKC-16-B form.

This form is critical in documenting your doctor’s opinion on your work injury, your work restrictions, and your permanent disability,…
Continue Reading Think Your Doctor’s Opinion Is Enough to Beat a Worker’s Compensation Denial? Not Without This Form.

If you’ve been injured at work in Wisconsin, you’ve probably heard the term “end of healing” or “EOH” — maybe from your doctor, your employer, or the insurance company. But what does it really mean for you and your benefits? 

Simply put, EOH (also called maximum medical improvement or MMI) is the point where your doctor believes your condition has improved as much as it’s going to in the foreseeable future. It doesn’t mean you’re back to normal, pain-free,…
Continue Reading What Does “End of Healing” Really Mean in Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation?