Year: 2024
A bicycle accident can instantly change your life. Statistics report that there were nearly 700 bike crashes in Wisconsin in a recent year, causing over 600 injuries and nine deaths. Understanding why most bicycle accidents happen can help you stay safe on the road. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a crash, […]
One Main Financial, a consumer lending company with branches in 44 states, suffered a significant blow in arbitration recently. One Main sued the debtor in circuit court. The debtor retained Lawton Cates, and Attorney Briane Pagel moved to compel One Main to arbitrate its claims, rather than litigate them. In arbitration, Attorney Pagel convinced the […]
Car accidents can result in painful and disruptive injuries, expensive medical bills, and lost income. In Wisconsin, motorists must purchase auto insurance to cover these types of losses. But how do you know whose insurance company will pay if a crash occurs? The answer varies based on the circumstances of the collision. If you’ve been […]
Personal injury attorneys help people seek compensation when another party’s negligent actions cause them harm. They also assist grieving families when someone else’s wrongdoing causes a loved one’s death. A personal injury lawyer supports accident victims through every stage of the legal process, from filing the initial claim to negotiating a fair settlement offer or […]
“How much is my case worth?” That’s one of the most frequent questions personal injury attorneys hear from potential clients. It’s a smart question. Securing compensation — or damages, as Wisconsin law calls it — provides a vital safety net for people recovering from serious injuries. Accident victims can receive damages for a wide range […]
Citibank violated the Wisconsin Consumer Act by its conduct directed at its customer, an arbitrator found on June 20, 2024. The case began with Citibank suing the customer in small claims court. The customer retained Attorney Briane Pagel of LawtonCates and filed a counterclaim, leading Citi to demand arbitration. In arbitration, represented by Ballard Spahr […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison, Wisconsin – May 2024 – LawtonCates, a prominent law firm specializing in personal injury cases in Madison and Jefferson, Wisconsin, proudly announces the launch of the redesigned website, live at www.lawtoncates.com. Redesigned Website Features: Enhanced User Experience: The website now offers a more intuitive and user-friendly interface, allowing clients to easily […]
Kunes Mad City, Kunes Mad City Mitsubishi of Madison, Inc., and Kunes Auto Group agreed to resolve claims brought by a LawtonCates client by paying $22,500 to settle the matter. The plaintiff in the case alleged in her complaint that Kunes had allowed her to leave with a car after telling her that Kunes had […]
Jim Olson, Wisconsin resident and attorney at LawtonCates, is spearheading an essential environmental initiative in the state. This initiative, focused on the “home lake” rule, targets wake boats to address the critical issue of the spread of aquatic invasive species in the state’s lakes. Olson’s petition to the Department of Natural Resources proposes a key solution: restricting wake […]
Do Good Wisconsin is a non-profit that showcases the good being done by individuals, organizations, and businesses statewide. The organization comprises volunteers, known as Ambassadors, from around the state who focus on bringing good news to their communities and encouraging others to do the same. DG uses its social media platforms to share stories of everyday […]