Car accidents are fairly common. In fact, according to some estimates, most drivers will file a car accident claim once every 17 years or so. While some of these collisions may be minor, others will result in serious injuries. Any of these injuries potentially related to a pre-existing problem area could prevent you from getting full compensation after a car accident, even if the other driver was ...
As a trial lawyer, I have often told juries that the law cannot repair or replace an injured back, a permanent disability, a broken bone, other accident related injuries. In most cases, monetary compensation is the only form of legal relief for accident victims. In arriving at the proper amount of monetary compensation, an experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to utilize Wisconsin law ...
This post is the first in a series of comments explaining the concept of “damages” or in a personal injury claim , Personal Injury Damages. Broadly defined, “damages” is the amount of money provided to someone who has been harmed by the negligence or wrongful act of another. In my personal injury practice, clients often ask what their “case is worth.” Sometimes that question is asked early on in ...
