Posted May 01, 2026
Rear-end collisions feel like the most clear-cut accidents there are. Someone hit you from behind. They must be at fault. End of story. In reality, Wisconsin’s fault analysis is more nuanced than that, and insurance companies know it. Understanding how fault actually gets evaluated in Wisconsin rear-end cases, and what arguments come up most often, […]
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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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Posted March 09, 2026
When a work injury keeps you from doing your job, Wisconsin workers’ compensation provides disability benefits to replace a portion of your lost wages. But not all disability benefits are the same. Whether your injury results in a short recovery or a lasting condition, the type of benefit you receive depends on the nature and […]
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Posted March 02, 2026
Most people assume that when a worker is hurt on a construction site, the employer is automatically to blame. That is often not the full picture. Wisconsin construction sites involve a chain of parties, and liability can extend well beyond the company that issued a paycheck. Understanding who can actually be held responsible is one […]
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Posted February 09, 2026
You got injured at work. Now what? In Wisconsin, you’ve got options that aren’t always obvious at first. Workers’ compensation might be available to you. A personal injury lawsuit could also be on the table. Sometimes you can pursue both at the same time. Understanding which path fits your situation makes a real difference in […]
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