Governor Evers signs new work comp bill into law On April 27, 2021, Governor Evers signed into law 2021 Wisconsin Act 29, which provides limited mental health benefits to police officers and firefighters under the Workers' Compensation Act. Specifically, past law...
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The negative effects of PTSD on injured workers – Part II
As regular readers of our Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Law Blog will undoubtedly recall, we recently wrote about the effects PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can have on injured workers. Experts say PTSD has several main negative effects on those who have been...
The negative effects of PTSD on injured workers – Part I
The Mayo Clinic says that “post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.” Some of its common symptoms are heightened fear, depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts,...
PTSD After Work Accident
Work injuries are more than just the physical trauma--many workers suffer devastating psychological injuries following an accident. In particular, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a common diagnosis for many workers. For more information, Charlie Domer...