If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, you may have the right to pursue compensation. Call Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., at (608) 256-8356 to arrange a free consultation with a Prairie du Sac personal injury lawyer.
Our legal team has 140 years of combined experience and has recovered over $100 million for accident victims. We help people understand their rights after serious accidents and pursue the compensation available under Wisconsin law.
Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., can handle the legal and insurance issues surrounding your claim in Prairie du Sac, WI, while you focus on your recovery.
Legal representation may involve:
We can also help protect you from insurance tactics designed to reduce the value of a personal injury case. Contact our Prairie du Sac personal injury attorneys today to schedule a free case review to learn more.
Personal injury claims in Prairie du Sac can arise from motor vehicle crashes, unsafe properties, and other incidents caused by negligence.
Our personal injury attorneys in Prairie du Sac can assist with cases such as:
The cause of an accident determines which evidence and legal issues matter most. A collision on US 12, for example, can involve different evidence and insurance questions than a fall caused by a dangerous condition at a local business.
A Wisconsin personal injury claim may seek compensation for:
The value of a personal injury claim depends on the specific facts of the accident and the effect the injuries have on the person’s life. Factors such as the severity of the injuries, the length of the recovery period, time missed from work, and the need for ongoing medical care can all affect a claim.
The available insurance coverage and the strength of the evidence may also play a role. Carefully documenting these details can help show the financial and personal impact of an accident.
You can still recover compensation in some Wisconsin personal injury cases even if you share responsibility for the accident. Wisconsin follows a modified comparative negligence rule under Wis. Stat. § 895.045.
Under that rule, an injured person’s negligence does not prevent recovery when it is not greater than the negligence of the person from whom compensation is sought. The person’s damages are reduced according to their percentage of fault.
For example, someone who has $100,000 in damages but is found 20% at fault would have that recovery reduced by 20%. When fault is disputed, evidence of how the accident occurred can directly affect the amount of compensation available.
Wisconsin generally gives an injured person three years to bring an action for injuries to the person under Wis. Stat. § 893.54, although different deadlines can apply to certain claims.
Waiting to investigate a case can create problems even when the statutory deadline has not expired. Video can be erased, witnesses can become difficult to locate, and physical evidence can disappear. Claims involving governmental entities or other special circumstances may also be subject to additional notice requirements or deadlines.
Speaking with an attorney promptly can help determine which deadline applies to a particular Prairie du Sac injury claim.
A serious accident can leave you facing medical treatment, time away from work, and uncertainty about how an insurance company will handle your claim. Understanding Wisconsin liability rules and documenting the full impact of an injury can help protect your ability to seek fair compensation.
At Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., our attorneys have 140 years of combined experience and have recovered over $100 million for accident victims. If someone else’s negligence injured you in Prairie du Sac, our team can review what happened and explain the legal options available to you.
Reach out to us today for a free consultation with an experienced Prairie du Sac personal injury attorney.
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