Personal injury law centers around negligent or reckless behavior and the injuries that result from those behaviors. Unfortunately, cases are not as straightforward as many Wisconsin residents expect. Simply being injured is not enough to make a personal injury claim. To successfully settle a personal injury claim, the element of negligence must be proven and there must be a proven connection between the negligent action and the resulting injury. This is just one fact about Wisconsin personal injury law. Below, we share six more personal injury facts.

There are many matters to take care of after a car crash: doctor visits, car repairs, scheduling time off from work and the list goes on. The very last thing on your mind may be filing a car accident claim. However, due to the statute of limitations in Wisconsin, you need to consider filing a claim sooner rather than later.

Hiring a Wisconsin car accident lawyer can be a daunting thought, but it is a smart move that will only help you. If you have been involved in a car accident and suffered injuries of any kind, an attorney can make sure you are treated fairly, that your claim is handled in a timely manner, and that you receive the full claim amount to which you are entitled.

Obtaining a second opinion for a medical condition is common practice in Wisconsin. Maybe you didn’t hit it off with the diagnosing doctor. Maybe you want to talk to someone who has more experience with the diagnosis. Maybe you just want to explore all of your options before settling on a treatment plan. All of these are perfectly acceptable reasons to talk to another provider regarding a diagnosis or an injury, including car accident injuries.