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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 […]
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 […]
Wisconsin car accidents happen for many reasons. In many cases, the how and why of a collision affect its consequences and a victim’s options for seeking compensation. Here are some of the most common causes of car accidents in Madison, WI. Speeding Speed limits exist to protect the safety of other drivers, passengers, […]
A Dane County jury ordered Toby’s Auto Sales and Body shop to pay $156,660 in damages to a customer whose car was illegally repossessed and who was then harassed by the dealer when she tried to get her property back. Toby’s Auto repossessed the customer’s vehicle, but did so before it provided her with a […]
Were you injured in a Wisconsin hit-and-run accident and left wondering what to do next? Just because the other driver fled the scene doesn’t mean you’re out of options. The experienced car accident attorneys at LawtonCates can explain how to handle hit-and-run accidents in Wisconsin. What Immediate Steps Should I Take After a […]
LawtonCates is proud to announce that three of its attorneys have been chosen for inclusion on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers List. Only five percent of lawyers in the state are selected each year following a rigorous vetting process by Super Lawyers researchers. Attorneys are named to Super Lawyers for their excellence in their chosen […]
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals on October 17, 2024, issued an order that will require Hess Memorial Hospital to stand trial on charges it violated the Wisconsin Consumer Act. Hess sued a patient, and the patient retained Attorney Briane Pagel and LawtonCates, S.C., who filed a counterclaim alleging that Hess had engaged in illegal collection […]
Car accidents can result in many types of injuries. Some are more common and more consequential than others. Understanding these common injuries and their effects can help you know what kind of medical, financial, and legal assistance you might need if you suffer injuries in a traffic collision. Whiplash The unexpected force of an automobile […]