Personal Injury

Warmer weather always leads to an increase in the number of motorcycles on Wisconsin roadways. Unfortunately, this also increases the chances of a motorcycle accident occurring. Riders who are involved in a motorcycle accident almost always end up with an injury simply because motorcycles offer less protection than automobiles. Those injuries can be extensive and costly; filing a personal injury lawsuit can help victims recover compensatory damages to help pay for their recovery.

Wisconsin has a hard-and-fast rule about time limits for filing an injury lawsuit. The clock on the statute of limitations typically starts running once the injury occurs. In most cases, you have three years to file an injury lawsuit, whether the injury resulted from a motor vehicle accident or from someone else's negligence. This three-year limit is reduced to two years if there is a death.

Personal injuries come around in all kinds of ways. You can be injured while driving, on someone's business or personal property, or even on your own property. If someone else causes your injury through negligence or recklessness, you can file a claim for damages. Before doing so, it helps to understand just how a court or insurance company thinks and speaks about those damages. Broadly speaking, they fall into two categories: economic and non-economic damages. Measuring these damages together will help show you the value of your claim.

Motorcycle accidents often lead to significant injuries and property damage costs. If someone else causes the accident, you can expect their insurance company to come to you quickly with an offer. Avoiding the cost and time of litigation may be tempting. Before you accept any offer, though, you should see an experienced personal injury attorney. By talking you through your case, he or she can help you understand the value of your claim.

Biking is a great way to get some exercise, enjoy the fresh air, and get around towns and cities like Madison, WI, but it's not without risk. That risk can come from busy and congested roads, distracted drivers, poorly maintained sidewalks, or even rain and ice. The chance of bike accident injuries is much higher than the chances of sustaining injury in a car because bicyclists are completely exposed and unprotected, unlike vehicle drivers and passengers. When bicyclists do get injured, those injuries are also usually more severe than injuries sustained in a car accident. That can lead to more hospital stays, higher medical bills, longer treatment plans, and more time off from work.

Slip and fall accidents are common and can lead to questions about who exactly is liable for the injuries and medical bills, along with missed pay and other costs. Knowing the cause of the fall is not always enough to figure out where liability lies because additional factors can quickly change the story surrounding the incident. This is especially true of rental housing, where people other than you are typically responsible for property upkeep.