Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorneys

Personal Injury Lawyer in Wisconsin for Accident victims

Accident and personal injury victims can feel powerless following unforeseen life events, such as violent car accidents, disfiguring dog bites, or severe burns suffered in explosions. Families grieving wrongful death tragedies bear a burden that no financial settlement can relieve.

At Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, our Wisconsin personal injury lawyers are committed to guiding our clients through every stage of their personal injury case.

Our attorneys will work hard to win financial compensation for lost income, physical pain and suffering, medical expenses, motor vehicle repair or replacement, and emotional trauma.

When you contact Nicolet Law, initial consultations with our skilled, compassionate lawyers are free of charge. If you are too injured to travel, we can make arrangements to come to you.

Personal Attention to Your Personal Injury Case

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Accidents can happen to anyone. We believe injured people should have the freedom to focus on their recovery, rather than their claims and cases.

We provide our clients with attentive service and high-quality legal representation so that they can focus on what really matters.

Our experienced personal injury team can:

  • Help you get insurance claims resolved
  • Stop creditor harassment
  • Help get your medical bills paid
  • Seek compensation on your behalf for property repairs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages

You can rely on our legal ability and experience as we guide you through the injury claims process. We will support you as you recover both physically and financially.

“I highly recommend Nicolet Law Office. Russell and his team are kind, compassionate, client-centered, thorough, and reliable. No one wants to be involved in a life-changing accident, but if it happens, Russell is the guy to call!” Read more client reviews.

Passionate Wisconsin Personal Injury Claims Service

Russell Nicolet brings years of experience, professional dedication, and a compassionate approach to victims of negligence in:

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Nicolet Law Firm will investigate your accident to bring hard facts to insurers and into court, if necessary. Because we’re passionate about getting results for people of all financial situations, Nicolet Law delivers legal services on a contingency-fee basis.

Our clients pay us when we win their case, either at trial or by negotiating a settlement award.

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Our Track Record of Success - Case Results

Darian T.
"My car accident happened dec 8, 2022. I was rear-ended, and left with an injury to my left hand. I saw Nicolet Laws advertisement while driving. So I looked them up and called in. I had the pleasure to speak with Ryan Muir, who was super professional and explained everything down to the t. I couldn’t be more happy with how everything played out, even when we were looking at 2 plus years of even reaching a settlement agreement, I was ready for the long. Ryan stayed on top of everything and we closed out the settlement around the 1 year mark. My advice to anyone looking for representation from a car accident is to go with Nicolet Law. Those guys and gals are amazing, thank you."
Morgan A.
"Lindsay gave the best, consistent communication through the whole process and made it clear that my voice was respected and I was in good hands. At the end of the day, I had final say on the action taken, and with her help I feel supported and more hopeful. Great experience with her from start to finish!!!!"

Our personal injury law firm is there for clients who need help and who might feel let down by other injury attorneys.

In 15 years, our legal team has successfully recovered more than $40 million for over 3,000 clients. Below are some examples of our results-driven representation:

  • After a car hit a pedestrian, the insurance company initially offered nothing, and we were able to recover $1,050,000
  • A car crash victim received an offer of $50,000, and our team ultimately received $1,200,000 for them
  • A truck accident victim received $700,000 after a starting offer of $75,000
  • After a slip and fall, a client came to us with an insurance offer of $5,000, and we increased that offer to $180,000
  • The victims of a drunk driving crash received no offer at first, and after we get involved, received $815,000
  • A client injured in a UTV accident had an offer go from $5,000 to $250,000 with our help

These are only some examples of the many success stories our clients have, as we always fight for the most compensation possible in any case.

Some other attorneys might want to resolve cases as fast as possible with as little work as possible, so they push clients to accept settlement offers that are far too low. We know how important every dollar is for our clients, and we often help people who feel pushed around by insurance companies or other injury lawyers who are not willing to stand up for their rights.

Standing up to Insurance Companies

Standing up to Insurance Companies

Always keep in mind that insurance companies are businesses, which means their focus is making money.

The less they pay to claimants, the greater their profits are, so it is no surprise that settlement offers can often be insultingly low - if there is a settlement offer at all.

This is where our law firm comes in. We know how insurance companies work and the tactics they use to try to minimize or even deny valid claims.

We will not hesitate to take a matter to court if an insurance company is refusing to make a reasonable offer in light of your injuries or losses.

Our attorneys are experienced litigators, and we do not back down at the negotiating table. We have decades of combined experience that we bring to every case, whether you suffered injuries in a slip and fall or due to a distracted driver.

Insurers know that they cannot fool us into accepting anything less than what our clients deserve. After a serious injury, you want a Wisconsin personal injury lawyer who you can trust will fully protect your future. You want Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers on your side.

Why You Need a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney

Russell Nicolet, Personal Injury Attorney in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer, Russell Nicolet

After an injury-causing accident that was caused by someone else's carelessness, it’s in your best interest to retain an attorney as soon as you can.

Working with a personal injury lawyer can significantly improve your chances of getting the compensation you deserve under Wisconsin law.

Additionally, personal injury claims are extremely complicated, and retaining a lawyer to represent you will allow you to focus on your physical and emotional recovery. Some of the specific things that a lawyer can do for you are detailed below.

Determining Whether You Have a Claim

Not every accidental injury entitles you to compensation. To file a claim, someone else's negligence must have caused the accident. Negligence is a complicated legal concept, and a lawyer can analyze the way your accident occurred and determine whether you have a claim to pursue.

For instance, if you experienced a slip and fall accident within your own home, you generally wouldn't have a claim, unless the incident was caused by a defect that you did not personally create.

On the other hand, if you slipped and fell in a grocery store, you might have a claim depending on the facts. A personal injury lawyer would be able to evaluate either case and determine your legal options.

Identifying Liable Parties

Once you have determined that you have a claim, the next step is to determine against whom you can assert your claim.

Just as it’s complicated to figure out whether a particular incident entitles you to compensation, it can be just as complicated to figure out who is responsible.

In cases where multiple parties could be held liable, it's a good idea to assert your claim against all of them to maximize your chances of obtaining full compensation.

Handling Your Insurance Claim

Insurance claims require a significant amount of paperwork and supporting materials and as discussed above, insurance companies are in the business of minimizing or denying claims whenever possible.

When you retain an attorney in Wisconsin to represent you, they will handle every aspect of your claim, from the paperwork to communicating with the insurance company.

A lawyer will be able to demonstrate your damages using supporting documentation and craft a demand letter that clearly states the compensation you seek.

Additionally, by retaining an attorney to represent you, you are putting the insurance company on notice that you are serious about getting the compensation you deserve and will not hesitate to pursue every legal avenue available to you to get it.

Taking Your Case to Court

In some cases, insurance companies refuse to settle cases for a reasonable amount. If this happens to you, your lawyer may choose to file a lawsuit in the appropriate court to pursue the compensation you deserve under Wisconsin law.

Once you file a lawsuit, your case may still settle at any point, but there is also a chance that you will need to go to court and try your case in front of a judge or a jury.

If your case goes to trial, your lawyer will represent you in court and present your case in its strongest terms, increasing the chances that you will obtain a favorable judgment that adequately compensates you for your accident-related losses.

What Is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Claim?

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When accidents happen, they can affect all aspects of a victim’s life, including his or her physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Personal injury cases can play a pivotal role in a victim’s recovery by helping them receive compensation for the injuries they sustained.

At Nicolet Law Office, we’re here to guide our clients through what can be a long and complicated road toward physical and financial recovery. Our experienced personal injury lawyers will do everything they can to make the process easier.

To determine whether a personal injury claim is right for your situation, you will need to understand liability and damages—two essential elements of a personal injury case.

Liability. A personal injury case begins when an accident or injury victim decides to file a complaint against a person, business, corporation, or government agency whose action or inaction allegedly resulted in the plaintiff’s harm. The plaintiff will then need to prove liability, as the injury or damage itself does not automatically result in legal liability.

A successful personal injury claim requires the plaintiff to establish that the defendant was legally responsible for the victim’s injuries or damages. If the plaintiff establishes liability, the defendant’s insurance company may provide the victim with compensation for medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.

Damages. A plaintiff needs to demonstrate the nature and extent of their injuries and losses before they can receive compensation. Common personal injury case damages include lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills, and property damages.

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When Does a Personal Injury Claim Need to Be Filed in Wisconsin?

Many of our clients at Nicolet Law wonder whether they need to file a personal injury lawsuit by a particular time. The answer is yes, though the amount of time you have depends on where you are.

Every state has a statute of limitations—a law that sets a time limit on your right to file a lawsuit.

While accident and injury victims in Minnesota have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, for example, Wisconsin residents have three years before they run out of time. Exceptions to the statutes of limitations are rare.

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Personal Injury Claim Process Timeline

Personal Injury Claim Process Timeline

Filing a personal injury lawsuit can seem overwhelming, especially when you need to focus on your recovery.

At Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, we strive to make the process as smooth and straightforward for our clients as we can.

Although no two cases are alike, personal injury cases tend to include the following steps:

  1. Seeking medical care. If you or a loved one have been in an accident, we encourage you to seek medical treatment right away. Not all injuries are immediately evident, and timely post-accident medical records can act as tangible evidence with insurance adjusters and juries.
  2. Speaking with a lawyer. While individuals can take on small personal injury claims independently, some cases may benefit from hiring a personal injury attorney. Nicolet Law Office provides free initial consultations to those wondering whether they should pursue a personal injury claim.
  3. Investigation and review. If you hire an attorney, he or she will need to investigate the claim and review your case. The local lawyers at Nicolet Law Office are committed to working with you as well as accident reconstruction specialists and medical professionals to bring hard facts to insurers—and into court, if necessary.
  4. Filing a claim. Before negotiations and litigation begin, you need to make sure all parties in the case receive notice of your claim. If you have been in a car accident, for example, you will need to file a personal injury claim with the driver’s insurance company.
  5. Making demand and negotiating. If your lawyer thinks your case can be settled without filing a lawsuit, they will make a demand to the defendant’s attorney or insurance company. Most personal injury claims settle without a lawsuit in court.
  6. Filing a lawsuit. If negotiations are unsuccessful, litigation will start once you and your lawyer file the lawsuit in court. Make sure you file your suit before the statute of limitations has run out.
  7. Discovery. Discovery is the process by which parties exchange information about their witnesses and evidence. The discovery period begins after a lawsuit has been filed and may last as long as a year.
  8. Mediation and trial. Once the discovery period ends, the lawyers have the opportunity to settle the case. Some cases will settle at this point, while others may go to mediation, in which the parties meet with a third party and try to resolve the conflict in a way that satisfies both parties. If mediation is unsuccessful, the case will go to trial.

Wisconsin Personal Injury FAQ

Following a personal injury accident, victims have many questions regarding legal recourse to recover compensation for their injuries. Most Wisconsinites do not think about how a personal injury case works until they are involved in an accident and need to file a claim.

Because of this, there are often misconceptions and misinformation about Wisconsin personal injury cases. Without the correct information, Wisconsin personal injury victims could jeopardize their chances for financial recovery.

The following answers go over some of the most common questions personal injury victims have. Our attorneys have provided this information so you can have a better idea of the legal remedies and money you can recover for economic damages to make for the maximum compensation you deserve.

For questions about your specific Wisconsin personal injury case, you should consult with an attorney.

How Do You Know if You Have a Viable Wisconsin Personal Injury Claim?

Numerous questions go into figuring out whether someone has a valid personal injury claim following an accident. Furthermore, the questions you ask to determine the viability of a claim are largely dependent on the kind of case and are typically fact-specific.

However, some fundamental questions in Wisconsin personal injury cases tend to include:

  • Were you at fault or partially at fault for the accident?
  • Were you significantly harmed in the accident?
  • What is the extent of your injuries?
  • Who are the potential defendants?
  • Are the potential defendants insured?
  • How long ago did the accident occur?

These are fundamental questions that go to determine whether you can establish someone else’s liability and your damages and determine whether you are still within the deadline to file a claim.

An experienced Wisconsin personal injury lawyer can go over these questions and others specific to the facts of your case to determine whether you have a viable claim.

What Are Some of the Most Common Causes of Wisconsin Personal Injury Accidents?

Personal injury cases can arise almost anywhere in Wisconsin. However, some of the more common accidents include:

  • Motor vehicle crashes, especially in busier areas, like Capitol Drive West and 35th Street North in Milwaukee, which is one of the more dangerous intersections in Wisconsin
  • Slip and falls
  • Truck accidents, often on major highways such as Interstate 43 and I-94
  • Dog bites
  • Workplace accidents
  • Product liability accidents

These are just a few examples. If you were injured in any situation in Wisconsin due to no fault of your own, you should contact a skilled Wisconsin personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

An attorney can investigate your case, determine what caused your injury, and figure out what remedies you may have under the law.

What Should You Do Following a Personal Injury Accident in Wisconsin?

If you have been injured in a personal injury accident in Wisconsin, you can protect your health and rights by taking a few crucial steps. Following a personal injury accident, do the following to the extent you can:

Contact the Police as Soon as Possible. Following a personal injury accident, you should call 911 as soon as possible. This is the quickest way to get your accident on record and notify the authorities, including medical crews, that you need medical help.

Once the police arrive, they can investigate your accident and write down their findings in a police report. If you pursue an injury claim after the accident, this police report can provide you with valuable details about what happened to establish a defendant’s liability.

Obtain as Much Evidence as You Can. If the area is safe and you will not harm yourself any further by moving about, try to gather evidence from the accident scene. Specifically, try to take pictures or videos of your visible injuries, any dangerous conditions that could have contributed to your harm, the weather conditions at the time of the accident, and any other evidence that can help show what happened to cause the accident and the extent of your injuries.

Get Information From Others at the Accident Scene. If the accident involved a car crash, make sure you exchange details with all the motorists involved in the collision. This should include their names, contact details, insurance information, and driver’s license numbers.

If there were people at the scene who were not involved in the accident but saw what happened, make sure you get their names and contact information as well. These witnesses can provide statements regarding the incident to back up your claim.

See a Doctor Immediately. Following your accident, even if you do not think your injuries are severe, you should get to a doctor as soon as possible. In many cases, serious trauma like brain injuries can take days to weeks to show up.

Even so, the longer you wait to get these injuries checked out, the more serious they can become. In some cases, they may even become fatal.

Don’t delay getting medical treatment. Instead, either receive emergency medical treatment or schedule an appointment to see your doctor as soon as you can following the accident.

Getting prompt medical treatment is also important to your legal claim. Insurance companies will often look for any reason to deny your claim or pay you less than you deserve.

By not seeking immediate medical assistance after your accident, the insurer can argue that your injuries are not that serious or they are a result of a subsequent event.

When your doctor checks you over immediately after your personal injury accident, your medical provider can write down information regarding your injuries in their medical report and provide you with evidence of a direct connection between your personal injury accident and the injuries for which you are claiming compensation.

Take Care What You Say. Following a personal injury accident, you should be careful about what you say to others, whether at the accident scene or later on.

In particular, you should not want to make any statements about being at fault for the accident or why it may have occurred, apologize for anything that happened, or take the blame in any sort of way when the accident was actually caused by the other party.

These types of statements can hurt your claim later on, potentially lessening the amount of compensation you can recover.

How Much Time Do You Have to Pursue a Wisconsin Personal Injury Claim?

Wisconsin law dictates the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim following an accident. This law is called a statute of limitations. If you do not file a lawsuit within this deadline, you cannot collect compensation for your injuries and related losses.

In Wisconsin, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is three years from the date of the injury. However, various exceptions can impact the amount of time an individual has to file.

Because there is a deadline by which you need to file, and it can vary depending on your case, it is best to seek legal help as soon as possible. Reach out to a knowledgeable Wisconsin personal injury attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case and determine how much time you have to file.

What Types of Compensation Can You Collect in a Wisconsin Personal Injury Claim?

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If you have been injured in an accident in Wisconsin because of another person’s wrongful actions, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm you sustained. Typically, this compensation involves the following damages:

Economic Damages: These damages often refer to the measurable losses that result from a personal injury accident, such as:

  • Medical bills, including past and future medical expenses, such as prescription medication, medical assistive devices, surgeries, imaging, lab tests, doctor visits, hospital stay, and emergency room visits
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • At-home nursing care
  • Rehabilitative services
  • Replacement services
  • Other out-of-pocket expenses

Non-economic Damages: These damages refer to more subjective losses that occur because of an accident, meaning they are not as easily quantifiable. They include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of a limb
  • Loss of companionship
  • Loss of consortium
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Scarring
  • Disfigurement

Punitive Damages: Unlike compensatory damages, which compensate the victim for the injuries and losses they endured, punitive damages punish a defendant for particularly egregious and wrongful actions, and deter them and others from committing such acts again. However, in Wisconsin, courts only award these damages when a plaintiff can show that the defendant intentionally disregarded the plaintiff’s rights or acted maliciously.

How Much Is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Case Worth?

Because of the many factors that can impact the value of a claim, no lawyer can tell you exactly how much a Wisconsin personal injury case is worth.

Take, for instance:

  • The age of the victim
  • The victim’s overall health before the accident occurred
  • The extent of a victim’s injuries
  • The type of medical treatments that are required now and will be needed in the future
  • The duration of these medical treatments
  • The prognosis and timeline of a recovery
  • The pain and suffering the victim had to endure because of their injuries
  • The victim’s ability to engage in normal daily activities after the accident
  • The defendant’s culpability
  • The credibility of the evidence and witnesses presented

These are just a handful of the many factors that determine the potential value of a claim. Even though a lawyer will not be able to tell you exactly how much compensation you can get following your Wisconsin personal injury accident, they can go over the facts of your case and fight for the maximum damages possible.

Do All Wisconsin Personal Injury Cases Go to Trial?

Generally, Wisconsin personal injury cases are settled before going to trial. However, this will often depend on the strength of the case, the amount of money at stake, and the lawyer’s ability to negotiate with the defendant and the insurance companies. In any Wisconsin personal injury case, both parties have an interest in resolving the matter as soon as possible, which is why they often settle, rather than going to trial. Going to trial adds substantial expenses and takes a lot of time to prepare for.

How Can a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney Help?

To bring a successful Wisconsin personal injury case, you need to have strong evidence and legal arguments. However, following an accident, these are often the last things you feel ready to prepare on your own. A skilled Wisconsin personal injury accident attorney knows how to build up a solid case and pursue the compensation you deserve.

An attorney can:

  • Go over your personal injury accident in detail, discuss the viability of your legal claim, and figure out the legal options you can pursue following the accident
  • Answer all questions and concerns regarding your personal injury accident
  • Investigate your personal injury accident and secure the evidence needed to show who was at fault for the harm you endured and the extent of your damages
  • Retain experts such as engineers, doctors, economists, and accident reconstructionists to substantiate your claim
  • Ensure you timely and correct file all legal documents
  • Handle negotiations with the other side, including the insurance company, and pursue a fair settlement on your behalf
  • Proceed to trial, if required, and pursue the maximum damages

If a personal injury accident disputed your life or the life of a loved one in Wisconsin, do not wait to seek the legal help you need. Instead, contact an experienced Wisconsin personal injury attorney for a free case review and find out how you can pursue justice.

Contact a Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Free Consultation

Russell Nicolet
Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney, Russell Nicolet

The personal injury attorneys at Nicolet Law Firm are available to meet with you to discuss your case. Arrange your free initial consultation by calling us toll-free at 1-855-NICOLET or by filling out our secure contact form.

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