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I Was Injured In An Accident. What Can I Do Now?

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:06:51 GMT

You can make a claim against another person or business and their insurance company if someone else is more at fault for your injury than you are. Wisconsin is a comparative fault state. That means that the injured person can only recover if his or her negligence is not greater than the negligence of the person against whom the claim is made. If you were partially at fault, your damages may be reduced proportionately. Whether or not you are entitled to compensation may depend on the type o

How Will I Cover My Costs?

Tue, 29 May 2007 20:19:00 GMT

If you were injured in an automobile accident, your automobile insurance policy should include a certain amount of coverage for your medical expenses. This coverage would apply to you and your family members as well as any passengers in the vehicle. Your own automobile insurance policy will compensate you if you are injured by an uninsured driver and you have uninsured motorist coverage.

If you are injured while on the job, your employer's worker's compensation carrier will pay your m

How Do I Decide If I Need To Hire An Attorney?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:24:01 GMT

There are situations where an attorney is unnecessary, such as very small cases. Small claims court will handle claims up to $5000. If your injury is a minor one that will not result in any incapacity, or substantial medical care, then you may want to settle it yourself in small claims court.

An attorney should be consulted if you have been seriously injured or are unsure as to the outcome of your injury. These cases can get quite complicated. In such cases, an attorney will hav

How Long Do I Have To Hire An Attorney?

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:11:20 GMT

The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is referred to as the statute of limitations. Generally, for personal injury claims, the statute of limitations is three years from the time of injury.

There are separate claims requirements in certain instances. For example, if the injury was caused by a public employee, a claim must be made within 120 days. You should cons

How Will My Claim Be Processed?

Tue, 29 May 2007 20:19:00 GMT

If the person who caused your injury has insurance, an insurance adjuster will gather the pertinent records including medical records, medical bills, wage loss verification and the like in an effort to verify your damages. The insurance company may make you an offer to settle the claim. You may find the offer acceptable and once you accept it, the claim process is over. If you do not receive an acceptable offer, you can proceed with filing a lawsuit.

You should be sure not to sign any d

How Can I Determine How Much My Claim Is Worth?

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:09:14 GMT

To determine the value of your claim, you need to look at your damages. That would include your actual damages such as medical expenses and wage loss. You are also entitled to damages for personal injuries such as pain and suffering. This can include compensation for emotional distress and mental anguish. The value of your claim may include how your pain and/or injuries affect your ability to participate in activities you enjoyed prior to the injury, such as hobbies, etc. The law allows co