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Heather Cole

The Cole Firm

Eau Claire, Wisconsin · 5 Years Experience

3.9/5.0 (59 client reviews) Avvo 6.4

About Heather Cole

With a background in occupational medicine law, Heather Cole brings a scientific approach to workers' comp cases in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Over 5 years, she has handled thousands of cases involving occupational disease, repetitive stress injuries, and complex permanent disability ratings. Insurance companies take her calls seriously.

Construction InjuriesDenied ClaimsWorkplace Accidents

Practice Areas

  • Workers Compensation
  • Personal Injury
  • Social Security Disability

Frequently Asked Questions

Heather Cole works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Wisconsin. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Heather Cole handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Wisconsin, including Construction Injuries, Denied Claims, Workplace Accidents, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Wisconsin, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Heather immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Heather Cole's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 5 years of experience in Wisconsin workers' comp law, Heather knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Heather Cole primarily serves clients in Eau Claire and the surrounding Wisconsin area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Wisconsin and were injured at work, contact Heather's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.

Education & Credentials

  • J.D. University of Pennsylvania School of Law
  • Bar Wisconsin State Bar, admitted 2021
  • Mbr Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Bar Association