Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. Do I need to hire an attorney if I’ve been injured, or can I handle the case on my own?
A. The biggest mistake a person can make is trying to handle and negotiate a case on their own with an insurance company. Insurance companies love dealing directly with unrepresented parties and often take great measures to discourage people from hiring attorneys. That is because studies have shown that people represented by an attorney recover more than three times those who do not hire an attorney. Furthermore, a personal injury attorney may utilize Wisconsin’s subrogation law to maximize the injured party’s net recovery.
Q. What do I need to know about hiring an attorney for my personal injury case?
A. Hiring the right attorney is a very important decision. You need to hire an attorney who specializes in injury and wrongful death claims to get the maximum compensation you deserve. At Dahlberg Przybyla Aschenbrener Law LLC, we have a team of attorneys and staff trained specifically to handle these claims so we can resolve your claim as quick as possible while getting you the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to.
Q. When should I hire an attorney?
A. As soon as possible. It is important for injury and wrongful death claims that we be able to conduct an investigation right away. It is important to get all witness statements and preserve evidence. We will also immediately work with you to properly document your injuries to get the most out of your claim. Clients often find that hiring us right away puts their minds at ease since they know their claims are handled correctly from the beginning.
Q. What are your fees?
A. We handle these claims on a contingency basis, meaning we only get a fee if you obtain a recovery for your claim. Our fee is 1/3 of the amount recovered, which is standard in the industry. We also advance all cost of prosecuting your claim and we are reimbursed for those costs when the case is over.
Q. What compensation am I entitled to?
A. People injured in an accident may be entitled to the following damages: lost wages, future loss of earning capacity, past and future medical bills, past pain and suffering, and future pain and suffering if permanent disability or disfigurement.
Q. What is the value of my case?
A. There is no precise answer to this question and no two cases are alike. However, we will use our expertise to establish a range of value for each client’s case AFTER the client is treating or we otherwise know the full extent of the injuries. To determine the range of value, we consider many case specific factors including, but not limited to: amount of past and future medical bills, amount of lost wages, whether the client will have a loss of future earnings, the severity of the injuries and whether the client is permanently disabled or disfigured, and whether any issues concerning liability exist.
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