Medical bills, lost wages, and repair costs can add up quickly, while insurance adjusters pressure you to accept a fast settlement under the guise that they’re “handling everything.” Handling a serious accident claim alone could lead to a smaller settlement that doesn’t reflect the true value of your claim. Insurance companies like to pressure injured people to settle shortly after the crash, hoping that you will not realize the full extent of your injuries and hoping to save themselves money. Having legal representation can make the difference between a small payout and seeking the full compensation you need to move forward with your life.
Insurance Companies Don’t Play Fair
Insurance companies focus on profits, not your well-being. After an accident, they may delay your claim, downplay medical needs, deny treatments, or push quick settlements before you know the full costs. An attorney levels the playing field, knows these nefarious tactics, and knows how to fight back.
Lawyers Work To Maximize Every Dollar of Your Claim
Car crashes create financial expenses extending well beyond medical bills. A skilled attorney can fight for a settlement that encompasses all your losses, including:
- Medical Expenses – This includes compensation for emergency care, surgeries, prescription medications, ongoing treatment, and long-term health costs.
- Lost Wages – This reimburses income lost while recovering from your injuries and this can also include any sick or vacation days used or bonuses.
- Loss of Future Earning Potential – This provides compensation if your injury reduces or prevents you from working and earning income long-term.
- Pain and Suffering – This accounts for the pain, discomfort, emotional distress, and mental hardship you experience in the aftermath of a car accident. These losses include the inability to participate in previously enjoyed activities, hobbies, and daily life due to your injury.
Wisconsin’s Comparative Negligence Law Raises the Stakes
Under Wisconsin’s modified comparative negligence law, you can only recover compensation if you are 50% or less at fault and your recovery further decreases based on your degree of liability.
Insurance companies exploit this rule to minimize payouts and work to put the blame on the injured person, all so the insurer does not have to pay as much.
Attorneys Handle the Legal Burden for You
After an accident, you need to focus on getting better, not dealing with insurers. Your attorney can handle your claim by:
- Collecting Evidence – Your lawyer can gather medical records, police reports, photos of the accident, and witness statements to support your claim.
- Investigating the Crash – Your attorney can analyze how the accident happened and identify contributing factors such as driver behavior or road conditions.
- Negotiating with Insurers – Your lawyer can communicate with insurance companies directly to seek fair compensation and counter lowball offers.
- Filing a Lawsuit – Your attorney can file a lawsuit if negotiations fail and fight for fair compensation in court.
You Risk Nothing by Hiring a Lawyer
Many drivers hesitate to contact an attorney for their car accident due to cost concerns. In reality, most car accident lawyers, like Warshafsky, work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they don’t get paid unless they recover compensation for you. This means there are no hourly fees, no upfront costs, and no financial risk to you. At Warshafsky, you only pay for attorneys’ fees and costs if you recover. A contingency fee makes legal help accessible to everyone when they need it most, regardless of their financial situation.
Contact a Car Accident Attorney Serving Wisconsin Today
The stakes in a car accident case are high, and accepting a low settlement or being unfairly blamed can affect your financial stability for years. The experienced car accident lawyers at Warshafsky Law Firm won’t let you get taken advantage of. We’ll help you pursue full compensation and handle your case so you don’t have to. Call Warshafsky Law Firm today for a free consultation. You won’t pay us anything unless we get money for you.
