Handling Claims, Settlements & Lawsuits when Injured Outside Wisconsin Limits
Your car accident is subject to the laws of the state where the accident occurred. A personal injury lawyer can help you file a lawsuit and identify all possible sources of liability. Insurance company lawyers understand the laws in every state and will try to minimize your settlement offer. Luckily, Warshafsky attorneys have experience settling claims from large insurance companies like MetLife.
Whether you’re out of state on business or vacation, the last thing anyone wants to think about is getting injured. Unfortunately, “accidents happen.” When they do, you need to know what your legal options are.
If a car accident or other mishap has caused serious injury to yourself or a family member, you’ll likely need to sue. Insurance companies will usually offer you a settlement to cover your expenses related to the accident. It may look like a reasonable amount, but don’t be too hasty to accept it. In most cases, you will fare much better by filing a personal injury lawsuit—especially with an experienced personal injury law firm like Warshafsky Law representing you.
In almost all cases, yes. To sue an individual, a business, or other entity, the state you’re suing in must have jurisdiction over the defendant. This simply means you will need to file suit in whatever court hears cases for the area where the accident took place. It doesn’t matter where you or the defendant is from.
There are situations where you may be able to file a suit in your home state. The law governing this requires the person (or entity) who injured you to have minimum contacts with your home state. Such minimum contacts include:
Basically, if the defendant who caused your injury has in any way been enjoyed the rights and benefits of your home state, you can probably file suit there. However, every situation is unique and laws vary from state to state. In some cases, it may actually work to your advantage to file suit in the state where the accident occurred. An attorney can advise you as to which venue is preferable.
You’ll need to determine whether your suit should be filed in a state court or a federal court. One of the key factors in making this determination is the amount you are claiming in damages. Federal courts usually handle cases between parties from different states when there are at least $75,000 in damages or cases involving federal law.
Warshafsky has won hundreds of cases in Wisconsin, and in other states. If you crossed state lines and got into a crash OR if you were visiting from another state and got into a crash, we’re here to help. Don’t take a settlement or go to court without consulting a legal professional.
Apart from ensuring just settlement for car accident victims, we offer workman’s comp attorneys who fight tirelessly for our worker compensation case clients.
Warshafsky Law may be based in Milwaukee, but we handle personal injury cases all across the country and even throughout the world. Before you do anything—especially before you agree to any settlement offer made to you by an insurance company—contact Warshafsky Law and request a free legal consultation.
Almost every time someone comes in for a consultation, the benefit of hiring an experienced personal injury attorney becomes clear. Working with our board-certified accident investigator, our attorneys usually uncover additional people, businesses or insurance policies that can be held liable for your medical bills, missed time from work, and the pain and suffering your accident has caused.
When people choose their Wisconsin personal injury lawyer based on the endorsement of a football player or actor, they risk choosing an attorney who has never won more money in a courtroom. Settlement mills forward your paperwork and take a cut of your damages. Hundreds of times we have prepared cases like yours beyond the brink of trial. Facing unlimited liability AND an expensive jury trial, insurance companies fess up what your case is worth. They HATE when you choose Warshafsky.
You can spend hours searching online for information on what to do when you’ve been injured out of state, but none of what you learn will be as clear-cut and useful as meeting with an experienced personal injury attorney. Take advantage of our initial free consultation to get a better understanding of your options and how we can help.
