Author: Terrence Polich

How Do Most Bicycle Accidents Happen?

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, […]

Whose Insurance Pays in a Car Accident?

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 […]

What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Do?

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 […]

Types of Damages in Personal Injury Cases

“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 […]

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 […]

LawtonCates Attorneys Selected to the 2023 Super Lawyers of Wisconsin

PORTAGE COUNTY, Wis. (WAOW) — Groups from across Portage County are uniting ahead of the winter to make sure area veterans get the resources they need. It can often be difficult to ask for help, especially for veterans who are re-integrating into civilian life. But one father is willing to go the extra mile, making sure […]

If you’re looking for a personal injury lawyer, you have likely heard the term “free consultation” over and over again. And while not having to pay anything is great, no one wants to waste time. Knowing how to talk to lawyers can help you make the most out of your free consultation. It can also help […]

The dealer is telling me they can’t fix my car because of the chip shortage. Am I still covered under the lemon law? By now we’ve all heard about the computer chip shortage and staffing problems brought on by supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer behavior resulting from The Dealer is Telling Me They […]

I often hear from people who are having problems with their new cars. The car is experiencing repeated problems that cannot seem to be fixed under the warranty. I tell them about the Lemon Law. What is the Lemon Law? Here is s a basic “FAQ” to fill you in. Is my car a lemon? If your car […]

There was a time when the insurance company would hire an investigator to follow an injured worker around and shoot video of her going about her day. Sometimes the investigator would follow the claimant for weeks, picking and choosing when to turn the camera on. The point of the video surveillance was to show that […]