Legal Question in Workers Comp in Wisconsin

what to do when your wc case decision is reversed

I injured my back at work.I filed a wc claim,got a lawyer and went to court.An adminstrative law judge found in my favor,ordered company to pay.Company appealed to wc review commision.The commission said they talked to the judge and he reversed his decision.My lawyer said he did not want to reprecent me anymore. How is this possible that a judge can change his mind? What do i do? Can someone help?


Asked on 12/10/02, 12:19 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Spingola Joseph J. Spingola - Attorney at Law

Re: what to do when your wc case decision is reversed

Your question is listed for both the state of Illinois and the state of Wisconsin. I'm in Illinois. So, I can't express any opinion on how the Wisconsin system works. If you are in Illinois, I don't believe your arbitrator reversed himself. It sounds more like the abitrator's decision was reversed on appeal. That can happen. But it doesn't sound like you really know what happened. You should talk to your attorney to find out what happened. You may not like what you hear, but at least you may understand where your facts or the law were interpretted against you. Good luck.

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Answered on 12/10/02, 6:30 pm
Dennis VanDerGinst VanDerGinst, Roche & Westensee, Ltd.

Re: what to do when your wc case decision is reversed

Please give my office a call so that we may discuss this matter further. (800)322-0359

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Answered on 12/20/02, 10:24 am


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