Posted May 10, 2026
Insurance companies aren’t on your side. That sounds harsh, but it’s the fundamental truth every injury victim needs to understand. While adjusters may sound sympathetic on the phone, their job is to pay you as little as possible or deny your claim entirely. Our friends at Hickey & Turim, S.C. see these tactics play out […]
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Posted May 10, 2026
The insurance company makes you an offer. It seems low, but maybe it’s fair. You’re not sure how to respond. Do you counter? Accept? Ask for more time to think? Every decision during settlement negotiations affects how much you ultimately recover. Our friends at Hickey & Turim, S.C. see victims make the same negotiation mistakes […]
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Posted May 03, 2026
The First Hours Matter Most An accident happens in seconds. The decisions you make in the hours and days that follow determine whether you’ll receive fair compensation or struggle to prove your claim months later when memories fade and evidence disappears. Our friends at Hickey & Turim, S.C. emphasize that protecting your legal rights begins […]
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Posted May 03, 2026
Insurance companies don’t take your word for anything. They don’t care how much pain you’re in or how the accident disrupted your life. They want proof, and medical records provide that proof in a way nothing else can. Our friends at Hickey & Turim, S.C. discuss how medical documentation is the single most important evidence […]
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Posted April 26, 2026
Two nearly identical cases can settle for vastly different amounts. Same type of accident. Similar injuries. Comparable medical bills. Yet one victim recovers $50,000 while the other gets $150,000. The difference isn’t luck. It’s strategy. Our friends at Hickey & Turim, S.C. emphasize that settlement value depends on deliberate actions victims take throughout the claims […]
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Posted April 26, 2026
Recovering from an injury involves more than just physical healing. Every action you take during your recovery period gets scrutinized by insurance companies looking for reasons to deny or minimize your claim. What seems like innocent everyday behavior can become evidence against you. Our friends at Hickey & Turim, S.C. see victims unknowingly sabotage their […]
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Posted April 03, 2026
Not every car accident has one driver who is entirely at fault. In many crashes, both parties made some kind of mistake. Wisconsin law accounts for this through a legal rule called modified comparative negligence, and understanding how it works can make a real difference in what you recover after a collision. Under this rule, […]
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Posted April 01, 2026
When an insurance adjuster finds out you have a prior injury or chronic condition, the response is almost predictable. They will argue that your current pain is not from the accident at all. That your back was already bad. That your knee was already damaged. It is one of the most common tactics used to […]
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Posted March 31, 2026
Most Wisconsin employers are legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is not optional. Under the Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Act, businesses with three or more employees, or any employer who pays $500 or more in wages in any quarter, must maintain coverage. The requirement exists to protect workers who get hurt on the job, […]
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Posted March 16, 2026
Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation system is designed to cover employees who suffer injuries or illnesses arising out of and in the course of their employment. That language comes directly from the Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Act, and it matters more than most people realize. Two conditions must generally be met: the injury must arise out of your […]
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