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A serious fracture can upend your life in an instant. A normal day soon turns into doctor visits, mobility issues, and a potentially lengthy period off work. The experienced personal injury attorneys at LawtonCates have fought for the rights of accident victims throughout South Central Wisconsin since 1958. If you suffered a broken bone because […]
Wisconsin employees who perform physical labor frequently suffer knee injuries, particularly if they lift heavy objects or kneel while working. The repetitive strain from these activities can injure the knees or tear soft tissues like ligaments and tendons. Knee replacement surgery may be necessary if the injury cannot be repaired with less invasive treatments or […]
Did you recently suffer a workplace knee injury in Wisconsin? If so, you could be entitled to worker’s compensation. However, the worker’s compensation process can be fraught with obstacles. A simple mistake could lead to a claim delay or denial, leaving you without critical benefits to provide medical and financial support. Understanding your rights to […]
The brain controls everything, from how we move to how we think. Any trauma can cause lifelong physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive impairments. Accident victims often face financial instability due to the astronomical costs associated with medical treatment, rehabilitation costs, and disability accommodations. If you suffered a head injury in a Wisconsin accident, an experienced […]
One of the biggest problems after a Wisconsin motorcycle accident is knowing what to do next. Should you talk to the insurance company? What compensation is available in a motorcycle accident claim? Taking the following 10 steps can help protect your legal rights, health, and well-being. Seek Immediate Medical Attention Your health comes […]
Many people have heard of pain and suffering in reference to personal injury cases before. However, they may not know how Wisconsin law defines pain and suffering or how courts and insurance companies decide how much money an injured person should get in a legal claim. Pain and suffering damages refer to financial compensation for […]
A bicycle accident can upend your life in a heartbeat. Often, these accidents leave cyclists with traumatic physical injuries and a significant financial burden. In Wisconsin, you could be entitled to compensation after a bike crash if someone else caused it. Taking the right steps can protect your health and any future legal claim, so […]
If you sustained injuries as a passenger in a Wisconsin car crash, you have strong legal protections. Since you weren’t behind the wheel, you likely bear no responsibility for the accident. If that’s true, you can seek compensation for your injuries regardless of which driver caused the crash. Wisconsin car accident laws permit injured people […]
LawtonCates announced today an addition to its South Central Wisconsin law firm with Nikki Yang joining as an attorney in personal injury, civil rights, contract disputes, and criminal defense practice areas. Yang is a skilled lawyer who graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Law. Born in China, she grew up in a family […]
Wisconsin personal injury victims can seek money for pain and suffering when another party’s negligence harms them. But what does pain and suffering mean, and how much can you get in a personal injury lawsuit? That’s a question with no easy answer. There is no average settlement for pain and suffering because every case is […]