Milwaukee Personal Injury Lawyers

A:If you hire a personal injury attorney in Wisconsin, your lawyer will take on the following responsibilities: 1. Dealing with the insurance company on your behalf while you focus on your recovery. 2. Determining how much your injuries are worth. 3. Negotiating for a fair settlement offer. 4. Collecting evidence and witness reports supporting your claim. 5. Filing necessary motions and paperwork with the court to move your case forward. 6. Representing you in court when necessary.

A:When hiring an injury attorney it's essential to understand what qualities and skills you need in order to have your claim be resolved successfully. When determining who to hire to fight on your behalf, we recommend you ask the following questions: 1. What do your previous clients have to say about you? When it comes to finding the right attorney to fight on your behalf, reputation means everything. Reading testimonials from former clients can help give you a better understanding of what the firm has to offer you. 2. What is your track record when it comes to getting fair settlements? Not every case is the same, and so not every settlement will be equal, but it's important that your attorney has a track record of obtaining fair settlements for their clients. 3. What fees do you charge? Some law firms demand payment up-front, which can put a serious financial burden on a client. At Dunk Law Firm, we offer contingency fee agreements, which means you don't pay us a dime unless we recover compensation on your behalf. 4. Who will be directly working with me on my case? Some attorneys never take the time to speak directly to their clients, instead, they pass the case off to the low man on the totem pole and move on. Dunk Law Firm does not do this. Our entire team is at your disposal and will do whatever it takes to make your case a priority and ensure you get the attention and time you need. 5. What do you think my case is worth? Before making the decision to hire an injury lawyer it's important to understand what your case is actually worth. In some cases, you may decide it's not worth it to hire an attorney if the damages you suffered were minimal.

A:The personal injury lawyers at Dunk Law Firm offer their services on what is called a "contingency fee" plan. This means that you don't pay us anything unless we recover compensation for you. This payment plan ensures that you receive the best representation possible and get to focus on your recovery, rather than making ends meet financially. If we win your case, we deduct our fee from the settlement you receive, which means you don't have to pay anything out-of-pocket. If we fail to recover compensation for you, you won't owe us anything for our services.

A:In the state of Wisconsin, injury victims are allowed to file a personal injury lawsuit for up to 3 years after the date of their accident (Wisconsin Statutes section 893.54). If you wait more than 3 years after the event to try to file a claim, your lawsuit will most likely be dismissed. However, there are some exceptions to this rule for incidents involving minors (under the age of 18), and for cases where the responsible party flees the state for an extended period of time.  

A:In general, a fair settlement for a personal injury claim should include compensation for the any of the following: medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, damaged or lost property, loss of earning capacity, and sometimes punitive damages. In order to determine the value of your case, you should speak to Attorney Dunk to discuss your unique situation and determine what types of damages you have suffered. From there, he can help you determine how much compensation you may be entitled to.