Milwaukee personal injury lawyer, John Swimmer, answers your questions about how to obtain fair compensation for your injuries
In my experience as a Milwaukee personal injury lawyer, most injury victims feel overwhelmed by the unexpected turn their life has taken. An injury accident – even a relatively minor one – will disrupt your daily routine and raise issues you may never have had to consider before: How will I pay my medical bills? Why is the adjuster dragging her feet on my claim? Am I entitled to compensation? Do I need a lawyer?
If you are struggling with questions like these, I have answers. Here on my website, I have compiled more than 180 pages of educational information based on my knowledge of the law and my experiences dealing with insurance companies and their lawyers. The articles in my personal injury library (see below) cover topics ranging from assessing settlement value to tips for testifying at trial. For example:
If your accident occurred recently, and you are wondering what to do now . . .
Read Frequently Asked Questions. Here you will find practical advice for dealing with your medical bills and an overview of the settlement and litigation processes. My video collection provides more case-specific information.
If you are having difficulty with an insurance adjuster . . .
If you choose to negotiate with an insurance company, it is best to do so from a position of strength. The more you know about role of the adjuster in the negotiations, the factors insurance companies use to value personal injury cases, and the tactics insurance companies use to get you to settle, the stronger your position will be. The following articles will be especially helpful:
- How Claims are Handled by Insurance Adjusters
- How an Adjuster will Evaluate Your Case
- How Insurers View Personal Injury Claims
- Common Adjuster Ploys and Dirty Tricks
If you are contemplating filing a lawsuit . . .
A lawsuit is a multi-phase endeavor that will require your patience and perseverance. You will find a good discussion of the litigation process here: Litigation if the Case Does Not Settle; and If a Lawsuit is Filed. In addition, depending on the circumstances surrounding your injury, you may find helpful the case-specific articles listed under Car Accidents, Falls, and Mental and Emotional Injuries.
If you are contemplating hiring a lawyer . . .
Most injury victims – with no legal training or negotiation experience – are at a distinct disadvantage in dealing with insurance companies and their attorneys. Having an experienced Milwaukee personal injury lawyer on your side will help you level the playing field. Some of the ways a personal injury lawyer can help include:
- Preparing a formal settlement demand that applies the governing law to the facts of your case;
- Ensuring that your lawsuit is filed within the time period allowed by law and that it names all the appropriate parties;
- Gathering evidence (e.g., medical records; police reports; witness statements ) in your favor;
- Deposing the defendants and preparing you for your deposition;
- Drafting motions to narrow the legal issues in your case;
- Questioning witnesses at trial; and
- Making a persuasive closing argument that clearly explains why the law demands a judgment in your favor
Contact Milwaukee personal injury lawyer, John Swimmer
If you would like to talk with an experienced Milwaukee personal injury lawyer, please contact me. I have more than a decade of experience negotiating with insurance companies and litigating injury cases in court. I handle cases for wrongful death and for injuries arising out motor vehicle accidents; medical errors; nursing home abuse or neglect; dog bites; slips, trips and falls; and defective products. Please use the Free Case Evaluation form on this page to tell me about your situation, or call or email me directly.
John S. Swimmer
Milwaukee personal injury lawyer
500 W. Silver Spring Drive
Suite K-200
Glendale, WI 53217
