WC Statistics

In 2023​, a total of 3,082 initial worker's compensation hearing applications were filed in the State of Wisconsin.

Initial Hearing Applications: 

Appleton area

524​

Milwaukee area

1,245​

Madison area

449​

Balance of state

864

​Total Initial Applications

3,082




​Scheduled

​Held

​Pre-hearings

1,365

1,174

​Hearings

2,629

176

​Heard & Continued

​-

39

​Settlements (a)

20

78

​Mediation

429

319

​Total

4,443

1,786

 

In 2023, there were a total of 3,556 orders including 189 finding of fact orders. ​

The following shows​ the breakdown of appeals to LIRC and the judicial system.


​Appeals
​Orders
​LIRC
106
138
​Circuit Court
16
11
​Appeals Court
2
1
​Supreme Court
-
-
​Total
124
150

​​ 

For additional information, email DHAWCMail@wisconsin.gov.