Augment LeadsA reference for Wisconsin workers' comp intake: the agency, the timing rules and what to ask, each tied to an official source. For other states, browse workers' comp leads by state.
Wisconsin's agency and claim process
Wisconsin's system is run by the Department of Workforce Development's Worker's Compensation Division. Under Wis. Stat. 102.12, applications for compensation are filed with the department.
Wisconsin timing rules for intake
Notice to the employer
Under Wis. Stat. 102.12, the employer must have actual notice of the injury within 30 days after it happens, or after the employee knew or ought to have known of the disability and its relation to the employment. The section says missing notice doesn't bar recovery if the employer wasn't misled by it.
Filing with the department
The same section bars the right to compensation if no compensation, other than medical treatment or burial expense, was paid and no application was filed with the department within two years after the injury or that knowledge, unless the employer knew or should have known of the injury within the two years.
Not legal advice. Check current rules with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development before relying on them.
Questions for Wisconsin callers
- When did the injury happen, and when did your employer learn of it?
- Was it a single accident, or a condition that built up over time?
- Has an application been filed with the department? When?
- Has anyone paid compensation other than medical bills?
How our Wisconsin leads work
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a Wisconsin worker have to report an injury?
Wis. Stat. 102.12 calls for actual notice to the employer within 30 days after the injury, or after the employee knew or should have known it was work-related. Late notice doesn't bar recovery if the employer wasn't misled. Confirm current rules with the Department of Workforce Development.
How long does a Wisconsin worker have to file?
Under Wis. Stat. 102.12, if no compensation other than medical treatment or burial expense was paid, an application must be filed with the department within two years, with exceptions in the same section. Confirm current rules with the Department of Workforce Development.
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