In Wisconsin, a personal injury lawyer is consulted after there has been an accident and injuries have occurred. The victim of the accident may wonder if negligence was a factor in their accident and consult an injury attorney for advice and guidance. This is a reasonable question to ask since not all accidents qualify as a personal injury case. Below, we take a look at five common questions about personal injury law and provide the answers victims need to determine whether or not their situation is worth discussing with a Wisconsin personal injury lawyer.

No matter what kind of accident you have been involved in, the aftermath can be confusing and busy. The struggles only increase if you have suffered serious injuries or property damage. Despite the challenges, there are several important steps to take after a car accident that will help you if you decide to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.

Personal injury cases result from accidents or incidents where one person, party, or individual is injured or harmed by the actions of another person, party, or individual. Personal injury law allows the injured party, the plaintiff, to file a lawsuit against the other party, the defendant, in order to obtain compensation for the injuries and harm they have sustained. Victims use this compensation to help pay for medical costs, lost wages, and other losses suffered due to the injury.

Contacting your insurance agent is at the top of the list after being involved in a truck accident. If you intend to file a claim, which most people do, you’ll need the agent to begin the process. Although your insurance agent may be helpful and friendly with you, be aware that they are just one person in the claims process and will not be the person investigating your claim. No matter how good a relationship you have with your agent, be careful about what you say to them in that initial conversation after the accident, since it could affect your claim.

The attorneys at Eisenberg Law Offices undertake a rigorous investigation process for every personal injury claim we represent. While our clients are busy recovering from their injuries, we are busy collecting evidence and building a case that returns the best outcomes and highest compensation amounts possible. Our investigation process consists of four primary phases, which are outlined below.

If you have been in a car accident in Wisconsin, you may receive a car accident settlement offer from the insurance company responsible for covering the accident claim. Many Wisconsin drivers are eager to put the accident behind them and are willing to accept the offer without verifying that it will cover all of their anticipated expenses related to the accident. This can be problematic if it turns out that the offer does not cover all of your expenses because once you accept a settlement offer you cannot go back later and seek more compensation.

Car crashes are common throughout the United States, including in Wisconsin. Despite improvements in automobile safety and even in spite of the reduced number of hours driven during the COVID-19 pandemic, accident rates are up. What is even worse, fatal car accident rates have increased as well. There are three primary factors behind this increase in accidents: speeding, drunk driving, and distracted driving.

Our backs are amazing. They support the entire body, protect the nerves that send messages throughout the body, and provide support for some of the largest muscles in the body. This is why spine injuries are so devasting. They can affect the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system and can impact the entire rest of your life.

Wherever there are drivers, there are certain to be car accidents. As we head into the busy summer season in Wisconsin, we want to take a look at four of the most common types of car accidents and tips on how to best protect yourself against an accident.

Walking and riding a bicycle are two simple, effective, and accessible forms of exercise and environmentally friendly ways to get to where you need to go. Yet, they are not without risk. Bicycle and pedestrian accidents are fairly common and often lead to injury. Pedestrian injuries and bike accident injuries can take many forms. Maybe they involve a vehicle. They might be a hit-and-run accident. They could also happen due to poor road, sidewalk, or bikeway maintenance. Then, of course, there's the weather in Wisconsin. Snowy or icy conditions or poor visibility due to rain or snow can all contribute to accidents and injuries.