Knowing how to pick a car accident attorney when you’ve been injured in a car crash is incredibly important. It’s nice to think that every attorney will provide you with the same level of care, commitment and expertise, but that’s just not the case. Choose the wrong lawyer and you could end up getting substantially less for your personal injury lawsuit than you might have otherwise. So, how should you choose a lawyer? Here are a few things you’ll want to either keep in mind or do before you sign on with a lawyer or legal team that you don’t know: Ask lots of questions. The last thing that you want to do is hire a lawyer that you haven’t thoroughly vetted. Ask questions that focus on the attorney’s background, practice, and history, such as: How long has the lawyer been in practice? Does the attorney have experience litigating … [Read more...]
Getting Everything You Deserve For Your Car Accident Claim
For many accident injury victims, the hours and weeks following a serious accident can be stressful, painful and scary. For those, however, who suffer traumatic, life-altering injuries like amputation, disfigurement or permanent disability, that stress and pain may never go away. Regardless of whether your accident injuries result in short-term or long-term trauma, if the accident was not your fault, you may be entitled to monies for: Lost earnings from lost wages, bonuses, commissions, and other work-related benefits. Lost future earnings from wages lost because you are unable to return to work or cannot do the work that you used to be able to do. Medical expenses such as medication, medical supplies, physical therapy, surgery and medical care, chiropractic care, and the like. Future medical expenses for ongoing medical … [Read more...]
Why You Should Seek Medical Attention After an Accident
At Gebhard Law Office, we often hear from accident injury victims who, because they did not seek medical attention after an accident, find out years later that they will not be able to recover damages from their accidents. It’s unfortunate and all too common. Here are the three biggest reasons it is important to see a medical professional after an accident: Some types of injuries do not produce immediate signs and symptoms. Did you know that you can suffer a traumatic brain injury and not know it? Even if you do not actually hit your head during an accident, your brain can sustain very real injury just from the collision that occurs within your head when your brain hits the inner wall of your skull. Without the help of a skilled medical professional who knows how to spot the early warning signs for common accident injuries like brain … [Read more...]
When to Hire a Milwaukee Lawyer for an Accident Claim
You should give thought to hiring a Milwaukee injury attorney if: The damages to your car are significant. Liability has yet to be determined. The accident claim amount does not provide fair compensation for the damages sustained to your motor vehicle. You're feeling pressured by the claims adjuster to make a quick decision. You're unsure on how to evaluate your accident claim. Your accident claim also involves injuries and/or lost wages. The insurance company has denied your accident claim. The other motorist or motorists involved in the accident have filed a lawsuit against you. The claims process has been drawn out without a settlement in clear sight, bringing in the statutes of limitations element into play. Call Gebhard Law Office today at 414-873-6550 to schedule a free consulation. … [Read more...]
Benefits of Hiring a Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorney
You won't need one for every auto accident claim you file, but if you've been injured in an auto accident for which you were not at fault, hiring a Milwaukee personal injury attorney can help you receive a fair settlement from your insurance company. It is possible to obtain a fair settlement without the help of a personal injury attorney, but you run the possibility of being taken advantage of by the insurance company. Below are two big reasons for hiring a personal injury attorney: 1. Knowledge of Personal Injury Laws Personal injury laws vary by state, and individual situation. Unless you are a law student or personal injury professional, you are likely unfamiliar with all the laws pertaining to personal injury claims. In other words, you probably do not know what you are legally entitled to, and could therefore be taken … [Read more...]