Category: Accidents and Personal Injury
Wondering whether you should hire a Wisconsin car accident attorney or handle the situation yourself? While no law requires you to hire a lawyer to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, a legal professional can be a valuable asset as you pursue compensation for your losses. Too often, victims who fail to seek […]
Truck accidents can be unsettling and jarring, especially if you sustain injuries. In the worst cases, all a victim can do is seek emergency medical treatment. However, if you find yourself in a position to remain at the scene, knowing what to do after a truck accident can protect your right to maximum compensation if […]
Have you been injured in a truck accident? If so, your choice of legal representation can play a significant role in whether you recover the compensation you need to put your life back together. Here are some tips to help you make this crucial decision. When you’re confident about your choice of truck accident lawyers, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nobody likes to think about being involved in a car accident, but they happen more often than we’d like. When a car accident occurs, it can be an overwhelming experience. If you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation, it is essential to know the steps to take immediately after a car accident to ensure […]
The Aftermath of an Accident Nobody likes to think about being involved in a car accident, but they happen more often than we’d like. If you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation, it is essential to know the steps to take immediately after a car accident to ensure your safety and protect your legal rights. […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its projections for traffic fatalities in 2022, estimating that 31,785 people died in traffic crashes in the first nine months of the year. While this was a slight decrease from the number of fatalities from car accidents in 2021, it is still too high. With the effects of […]
A recent series of serious car accidents in our area illustrates the fact that traffic accidents, fatalities, and injuries are an increasing problem everywhere. Most recently in Madison, a 72-year-old bicyclist was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. Traffic fatalities are up substantially in Dane County. In 2021, there was a […]
Recently, WMTV interviewed Attorney Terry Polich about bicycle crashes in Madison. As an experienced personal injury attorney, Mr. Polich has seen his fair share of these. According to Attorney Polich, “dooring” is among the most common bike accidents in the area. These are “incidents where someone is going past a car and the person in the car […]