We have been helping injured clients in Green Bay pursue full recovery in personal injury matters for over 40 years.
If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence in Green Bay, an attorney can pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and the long-term effects of the injury. These claims depend on prompt investigation and a clear record of the losses involved.
Hickey & Turim, S.C. has represented injured Wisconsin clients since 1989, and our Green Bay, WI personal injury lawyer handles claims on a contingency basis. Reach out to schedule a free case review.
A Green Bay personal injury attorney represents people who have been harmed by someone else’s negligence and pursues compensation for the medical bills, lost wages, pain, and long-term effects that follow. Wisconsin personal injury law covers a wide range of incidents, from car crashes and falls on dangerous property to dog bites, construction accidents, and wrongful death claims. What ties them together is a single legal theory. A party owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused the harm at issue.
Evidence and timing are central to most personal injury cases. Medical records, accident reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and physical evidence all carry weight when a claim is built, negotiated, or tried. A Green Bay personal injury lawyer works to preserve that evidence early, communicate with insurance carriers on the client’s behalf, and pursue the full value permitted by law.
Personal injury law covers many kinds of incidents, and each carries its own evidentiary and procedural questions. We handle the following matters for clients across Green Bay and the broader Brown County area.
Car accidents. Rear-end, side-impact, and rollover collisions on Highway 41, Mason Street, and other Green Bay roads produce injuries ranging from soft tissue strain to permanent disability. We pursue recovery from at-fault drivers and the insurance carriers behind them.
Slip and fall accidents. Falls on icy walkways, wet store floors, broken stairs, and other unsafe property conditions can produce serious injuries. These claims involve premises liability law and, where applicable, Wisconsin’s Safe Place Law.
Spinal injuries. Damage to the spinal cord, vertebrae, or surrounding nerves can require surgery, lifelong medical care, and substantial life-care planning. Future medical costs often drive the value of these claims.
Construction accidents. Falls from heights, struck-by incidents, and equipment failures on job sites frequently support both workers’ compensation and third-party personal injury claims.
Bicycle accidents. Cyclists are exposed in ways motorists are not, and crashes with vehicles often produce catastrophic injuries. We pursue full compensation against drivers who fail to share the road safely.
Dog bites and animal attacks. Wisconsin dog bite law imposes strict liability on owners in many situations, including statutory double damages when the animal has previously caused harm.
Scooter and pedestrian accidents. Riders and walkers struck by drivers face many of the same recovery challenges as cyclists, often complicated by disputes over right of way and visibility.
Wrongful death. When negligence causes a fatal injury, surviving spouses, children, and other family members may pursue claims for the financial and emotional losses tied to the death.
Workplace injuries. Many work-related incidents support both a workers’ compensation claim and an on-the-job injury claim, and some also support a third-party personal injury action when a party other than the employer contributed to the harm.
Catastrophic and permanent injuries. Traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, and permanent impairments often involve life-care plans, vocational evaluations, and the careful documentation of decades of future need.
Personal injury and workers’ compensation have been the focus of David Turim’s entire career. A co-founder of Hickey & Turim, S.C., he earned his law degree from Marquette University Law School, gained admission to the Wisconsin bar in 1985, and has guided injured clients through the claims process for nearly four decades. He is a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice. Plaintiff work is the only work our firm has ever done.
The firm has helped Wisconsin clients recover millions of dollars across personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. Every case is prepared as if it will be tried, which strengthens negotiations and protects the client when an insurance carrier refuses to settle fairly. We accept personal injury cases on contingency. Attorney fees are paid only out of a recovery, and the first meeting carries no cost.
Two issues decide a Wisconsin personal injury case, whether another party’s negligence caused the harm and the full extent of the losses that followed. Under Wisconsin negligence law, a defendant is liable only where a duty of care existed, was breached, and led to the injury. The state follows a modified comparative fault rule, meaning an injured person can recover damages as long as their share of fault is not greater than the combined fault of the parties they sue, with recovery reduced by the plaintiff’s percentage of fault. Wisconsin recognizes three categories of personal injury damages.
Economic damages cover the financial losses a claim can document. They include medical bills and future treatment, lost income, diminished earning capacity, and the out-of-pocket costs that pile up during recovery. Proving these figures relies on billing records, physician reports, and, where long-term work capacity is in question, vocational assessments.
Non-economic damages address the harms that never arrive as a bill. They cover physical pain, the disruption to daily routines and relationships, anxiety, and the loss of activities that once gave life its shape. Adjusters and juries often assign these losses real weight when an injury reshapes how a person lives.
Punitive damages are the exception rather than the rule. Wisconsin permits them only when a defendant acted maliciously or with intentional disregard for the plaintiff’s rights, and most injury claims never reach that bar. Where the conduct is severe, such as drunk driving or a deliberate safety violation, the category remains available.
The decisions an injured person makes in the first weeks after an accident often determine how the claim resolves months later. A few steps make a meaningful difference.
Seeking immediate medical care and following the recommended treatment plan
Photographing the scene, the property, the vehicles, and any visible injuries
Reporting the incident in writing to anyone with responsibility, such as a property owner, employer, or law enforcement officer
Identifying and contacting witnesses while their memory is fresh
Avoiding recorded statements to the at-fault party’s insurance carrier before consulting counsel
Insurance carriers begin building their defenses on the day of the incident. Acting quickly protects the value of the claim and prevents avoidable disputes later.
How long a personal injury case takes depends on the injuries and on whether the responsible party is willing to accept responsibility. Straightforward claims can wrap up in a few months. Cases involving serious injuries or contested liability often run a year or more. Most cases move through these stages.
Initial investigation and gathering of medical, accident, and employment records
Ongoing treatment until the doctors confirm maximum medical improvement
Filing of the claim and exchange of evidence with the insurance carrier
Settlement talks, mediation, or preparation for a hearing as matters develop
Final resolution by settlement, mediation, or a trial verdict
A productive first meeting starts with the right materials. Bring whatever of the following you have available.
Medical records and bills connected to the injury
Police reports, incident reports, or written notices from the date of the injury
Pay stubs, W-2s, or tax records showing income before and after the injury
Names and contact information for witnesses and treating providers
Letters, emails, or other correspondence from insurance carriers
The first meeting is free of charge and held in confidence. We will talk through what happened, give you a straightforward view of where the claim stands, and explain how the firm would approach it.
Several state and federal resources can help injured people research the laws that apply to Wisconsin personal injury claims.
The Wisconsin State Legislature posts the full text of the state statutes online for anyone to read.
Wisconsin sets a three-year filing deadline for injury suits, the statute of limitations found in Chapter 893.
Under the state’s comparative negligence rule, an injured person can still recover as long as they are not more at fault than the party they sue.
The CDC injury data page summarizes federal research on the public health impact of unintentional injuries.
The NHTSA crash data resources cover federal vehicle safety standards and crash research.
These are general resources. A Green Bay personal injury attorney can walk through how Wisconsin law applies to what happened in your case.
A serious injury can disrupt your health, your finances, and your family for far longer than the initial recovery suggests. Hickey & Turim, S.C. reviews personal injury claims at no charge and takes them on a contingency basis, so a fee is owed only if we recover for you. We respond to new inquiries quickly. Contact us to set up a free case review with a Green Bay personal injury attorney.
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I was very apprehensive about contacting a lawyer for my workmen’s comp. claim. I’ve never had any good experience in the lawyer department. But thanks to Joshua Turim, I have new found gratitude! To say he went above and beyond for me is an understatement. Anytime I contacted him, he answered me lightning fast. Even though my claim wasn’t a huge amount, he still went out of his way to get me what I deserved. If anyone you know needs a great lawyer, Josh and his firm is the place to call!!
Tracy D.
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He settled my case after many months of preparation and ultimate negotiation, keeping me informed along the way. He knew what I expected for an outcome, and explained every detail in laymen’s terms. Josh took all the time necessary to explain the process. I never felt like I didn’t understand. I recommend Josh to anyone looking to resolve a workers’ compensation claim without additional strain.
Denice L.
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I found him from the Yellow Pages and after consulting with several other of his peers I hired Josh. The fit was right. He’s been my counsel for nearly 5 years now. My case was not an easy one. Workers’ Comp moves slow and methodical. Believe me, I’m thankful I had a professional who is very experienced and knowledgeable about the system on my side. We’ve reached a very good settlement and I know I can continue to count on Joshua Turim should any need arise.
Thanks Josh.
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