Were you injured in an accident in West Bend, WI?
At Hickey & Turim, S.C., we are plaintiff-focused personal injury lawyers preparing every West Bend case with experience and dedication.
If someone else’s negligence put you in the hospital or out of work, you have a path to recover what the injury has taken. Our firm has represented hurt Wisconsin residents since 1989. Our West Bend, WI personal injury lawyer can determine how the accident happened, handle communications with the insurer, and pursue the full value of your claim. Compensation often includes medical costs, lost earnings, and the burden a lasting injury leaves behind. The consultation is free, and no fee is due unless we win. Contact us when you’re ready to receive help.
A personal injury lawyer speaks for someone hurt by another party’s carelessness and works to recover what the harm has cost. The cause or fault may be with a reckless driver, hazard a business ignored, or unsafe property. Whatever is led to, it is our job to settle blame and account for every loss caused by the injury.
Most West Bend claims put an insurer on the other side, and its adjuster assigns the accident whatever value benefits the company. That number rarely matches what a serious injury is truly worth. A West Bend personal injury attorney pushes back with records, bargains from the evidence, and goes to court when a fair settlement is not reached. Hurt Wisconsin residents have brought this work to our firm since 1989.
Personal injury covers a wide range of accidents, each with its own facts, medical picture, and insurance hurdles. Our attorneys represent people injured in incidents that most often prompt West Bend residents to look for a lawyer. The cases below are among those we take on.
Car accidents. Wrecks on Highway 45 and the streets around town leave drivers, passengers, and pedestrians with injuries we handle regularly. We manage the insurers, link each injury to the crash, and seek payment for medical care, lost wages, and vehicle repairs.
Slip and fall. An owner who lets a wet floor, loose stair, or an icy path go unaddressed can be held liable when a visitor gets hurt. We look closely at the circumstances and pursue the owner’s coverage for the resulting injuries.
Bicycle accidents. A rider has almost nothing between them and a motorist who fails to yield or opens a door into their lane. We show how the collision occurred and counter the fault that insurers routinely assign to cyclists.
Motorcycle accidents. On an open bike, a rider takes the full impact when a driver misses them or misreads their speed. We piece together what happened and challenge the assumption that the motorcyclist was at fault.
Construction accidents. Job sites bring the risk of falls, dropped objects, and equipment that fails, and workers and passersby both pay the price. Since fault can rest with more than one party, we work to identify each party who shares it.
Dog bites. State law holds an owner accountable when their animal attacks and injures someone. We bring claims for the wounds, scarring, and lasting distress that a serious bite can cause.
Wrongful death. Little is harder than losing a relative to another’s negligence, and we take on these claims so the family can grieve. Our focus stays on what the surviving family is owed.
Scooter accidents. Electric scooters slip between traffic and pedestrians, and a wreck may involve a passing car or a defect in the scooter itself. We identify the cause and pursue the party responsible.
Injury work has been the firm’s focus since it opened in 1989. David Turim helped start the practice and has represented hurt Wisconsin residents since earning his license in 1985. Joshua Turim devotes his practice to personal injury and work-injury matters. He studied law at Marquette University Law School and belongs to the Wisconsin Association for Justice. Super Lawyers has picked him as a Rising Star every year since 2015. Both are familiar with how these West Bend injury claims usually unfolds.
The work has delivered real outcomes over the decades, and we have secured millions of dollars for injured clients through settlements and verdicts alike. Every West Bend injury case operates on a contingency fee basis. Nothing is due upfront, and no fee is charged unless we win compensation for you. The costs of the case are ours to advance in the meantime. That approach opens experienced representation to people right after an accident, when a family’s budget is usually strained.
What an injury claim is worth reflects what the accident took from you, both the bills you can add up and the effects that linger long after. The more serious the injury, the greater the claim, since ongoing care and disruption to work and family life increase its value.
Wisconsin recognizes several forms of personal injury damages.
Physical pain, along with the mental and emotional strain a serious injury carries.
Medical bills, both what you have already paid and what still lies ahead.
Earnings lost during recovery, and any permanent cut to your ability to work.
The financial and personal impact a family absorbs when an injury ends in death.
The cost of repairing or replacing a damaged vehicle or other property.
Under Wisconsin’s comparative negligence approach, any blame placed on you reduces your award by that share, and a share larger than the defendant’s erases it. Insurers use the rule to their advantage, assigning the injured person as large a share of fault as possible, so strong, well-preserved evidence often makes the difference.
Certain elements influence the outcome of nearly every case, no matter the accident. A claim depends on proving negligence, which requires showing that another party owed a duty of care, breached it, and caused your injury. Early attention to these factors often determines how the rest of the case proceeds
Prompt medical treatment that connects the injury directly to the accident.
Records from the scene, including photos, the official report, and witness contacts.
Statements to physicians and adjusters that remain consistent and accurate.
A log of how the injury has changed your work and daily life.
No two cases follow the same timeline. Some conclude within a few months, while cases with more serious, lasting injuries can proceed well past a year. Still, most follow a general order.
Treatment carries on until your condition stabilizes.
We pull the records together, build the file, and add up the losses.
A demand goes to the insurer on your behalf.
Negotiation opens, and a large share of claims settle there.
If the offer stays too low, we ready the case for trial.
An insurer has little reason to pay full value fast, so patient, careful preparation tends to help you. Wisconsin also sets a time limit for filing most injury suits, and starting the process sooner protects a claim from being barred before it can be heard.
Gathering a few documents together beforehand lets us move quicker at the first meeting. Anything out of reach right now can follow later.
The medical records and billing statements tied to your treatment.
Any police or incident report written after the accident.
Photographs of the damage, the scene, and your visible injuries.
Your coverage details and any written notices from the adjuster.
During your initial consultation, we review your documents, address your questions, and offer an honest assessment of the claim. The first meeting is free, and what you share stays confidential.
Wisconsin keeps its statutes open to the public, and the sources below can help you get acquainted with the laws behind an injury claim. Use them for general understanding, not as a stand-in for advice on your case.
Most injury claims have a three-year statute of limitations.
The comparative negligence rule connects your recovery to your degree of fault and may eliminate it.
What a family may recover after a fatal injury is set by the wrongful death statute.
Legal-topic guides and research support is available through the Wisconsin State Law Library.
Wisconsin Court System posts forms, procedures, and self-help guidance for the public.
When a West Bend accident has left you hurt, we’re ready to look into what happened and plan the path forward. You owe nothing upfront, and a fee applies only if we recover for you. We will hear your account and explain how we can help. We’re ready to begin when you are. Contact us to set up a free consultation with a West Bend personal injury lawyer.
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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.
Terry B.
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