Workers’ Compensation Coverage in Milwaukee WI

Every so often, workplace injuries make the news. Machine entanglements, falling objects, slipping — these are some of the more common injuries. Sometimes employees die as a result of their injuries. The possibility of public outrage is a powerful motivator for companies to protect their employees. Many accidents can be avoided. However, the prospect of unforeseen situations calls for commercial insurance solutions against workplace injuries.

Requirements

Workers’ compensation insurance is more than just a good idea for employers. In Wisconsin, it’s almost always required. One part of the law states it’s required if "employers have 1 or more full-time or part-time employees and has paid gross combined wages of $500 or more in any calendar quarter for work done in Wisconsin".

This requirement protects both the employer and the employee. If a workplace injury is severe, and the employer doesn’t have this insurance, the employee will probably sue the company. The financial impact to the company could bankrupt it. This could be the end of the company and the employment of any other people with the company. Injuries don’t even have to be severe for an employee to start legal proceedings against an employer that is not insured.

If an employee suspects their company does not offer workers’ compensation, they are encouraged to contact the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Division.

Contact Us

The licensed professionals of Dern & Company have served the Milwaukee, WI area for over 25 years. We can help protect your company and employees through offering workers’ compensation insurance.

Because we facilitate insurance through numerous companies, we are able to offer a larger number of coverage options. Contact us today and a Dern & Company professional in Milwaukee, WI will be able to answer any question you may have regarding workers’ compensation coverage.