Recently, I was talking to a potential vaccine injury client who lived several states away from our offices in Wisconsin, Chicago and New York. It was clear that the client was concerned about retaining our firm because we were not closer to where she lived. Although I have been representing people who have been injured […]
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Wisconsin Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation Law: Can I Recover From Pain and Suffering If I Am Hurt On the Job?
Generally, if you are injured while you are working your damages are limited to payment for your medical expenses, time off of work and in some situations a future loss of income for permanent partial or total disability. Unfortunately, Wisconsin worker’s compensation does not allow you to recover for pain and suffering nor does it […]
Wisconsin Personal Injury Law: Is “Beware of Dog” Enough to Escape Responsibility for Injury Caused by Your Dog?
Recently, I received a call from a person asking if I thought he would have responsibility for his dog if it injured a passerby if he had a “beware of dog” sign in the window and he left the window open a crack. He was concerned that somebody may come by and get close enough […]
WISCONSIN PERSONAL INJURY LAW: IN WISCONSIN WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CRIMINAL AND THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND WHEN DO THEY MEET?
It is estimated that more than 37 million Americans are victimized by crime each year and that this crime costs victims almost $350 billion dollars a year. Many times, the victims of crime are left with medical expenses, physical rehab expenses, counseling and lost wages. Many times, the victims of crimes or their families are […]
Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: Can I Have a Worker’s Compensation Claim and a Lawsuit for the Same Injury?
The quick answer is “yes”, depending upon the circumstances. If you are working at the time of an accident caused by the negligence of another person, as long as that person is not a co-worker or your employer, you can get both worker’s compensation benefits and damages from the negligent party. For example, if your […]
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