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Can I sue? And who do I sue? Statue of limitations on dog bite injury lawsuits How long does a dog bite injury lawsuit take? Do I need a lawyer to file a lawsuit? What kind of settlement can I expect? For most dog owners, their pets are more than just companions. They’re part of their family. Unfortunately, dogs sometimes attack people and other pets. The injuries they inflict can range from mild to life threatening, and in particularly tragic cases, the attack can even result in death. Whether it was due to provocation or some instinct that drove [...]

Am I able to sue? Filing a car accident lawsuit Statute of limitations for auto accidents in Wisconsin How long does a car accident lawsuit take? Do I need a lawyer? What kind of settlement can I expect? An auto accident disrupts virtually every aspect of your life. In a best case scenario, you’re without a car for weeks, possibly months, and if your car was totaled you’re without a car completely. Being without a car is bad, but injuries can deprive you of your ability to work and even your ability to just get around. The pain you [...]

Can I sue? Filing a motorcycle personal injury claim Wisconsin statute of limitations on motorcycle accident lawsuits How long will an accident claim take? What's a fair settlement amount for injuries, pain and suffering? Do I need a lawyer? Thousands of crashes. One chance to recover damages. You only have one chance to get fair compensation for your injuries. Every year there thousands of motorcycle crashes in Wisconsin, causing thousands of injuries and an average of 75 deaths every year. Steve Caya represents riders injured in motorcycle crashes, helping them get through the financial aspects of their case and collect fair [...]

Do I have a slip & fall case? How much is a slip and fall injury worth? What are the most common injuries after slips, trips and falls? How to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Wisconsin. What is the statute of limitations on filing a slip and fall lawsuit in Wisconsin? Do I need a lawyer for a slip and fall claim? A slip and fall accident is any incident where a person is injured as a result of hazardous conditions. These accidents can happen on commercial, private or governmental property including restaurants, stores, hotels, parking lots, [...]

Who can sue for a wrongful death? What is the statute of limitations? Is there a damages cap on claims? What's the average settlement? How to file a wrongful death lawsuit How long a lawsuit takes Wrongful death lawsuit calculators Losing a family member is never easy, especially in cases where negligence is involved. If your loved has been killed in a fatal accident caused by negligence you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. What constitutes a wrongful death? Wisconsin Statutes section 895.03 specifies death by wrongful act as a death caused by neglect or default where [...]

Sure, the car accident didn’t seem all that bad – you survived. No broken bones, nothing torn, no gruesome wounds or visible catastrophic trauma. At the time? No major injuries. But how would you classify delayed pain in the upper back or neck marring your day-to-day life, lingering for months or even years? How many times have you had to say no because you’ve got that back thing? Or jarring headaches ruining your concentration? The incremental decline of your overall health nagging and piling on every day is a major injury. You suffered whiplash because of a car accident and you DO have the power to [...]

I was thinking this weekend how much I miss riding my motorcycle. I have not ridden in months and with the winter we are having, it may be some time before I can get back on my bike. As a motorcycle accident victim and motorcycle accident injury lawyer I'm keenly aware of the need to stay sharp and stay safe on every ride. Even though I haven't ridden in months, I've been working on maintaining my riding skills over the winter WITHOUT EVEN RIDING MY BIKE!  How am I doing this? When I first obtained my motorcycle endorsement, I had just [...]

If you’re in pain after a motorcycle accident & escape a major injury your first impulse might be to shake it off and move on. But too often "minor" injuries from motorcycle accidents linger for years compounding into long-term pain and suffering. Motorcycle accident lawyer Steve Caya has experience on both sides: as an injured rider, and as a personal injury attorney fighting to win just compensation for injured motorcyclists in Wisconsin. What you should do after a motorcycle accident – don’t panic, get help, and get the facts. Get help, get the facts, lawyer up and get the compensation you [...]

Advice from a biker’s arm injury lawyer in Janesville, Wisconsin If you or someone you know suffers biker’s arm in a motorcycle accident as the result of negligence or recklessness, you deserve compensation for your injury. Biker’s arm, also called rider’s arm, is a common injury from a motorcycle accident. Biker’s arm is caused by nerve damage to the main nerves of the upper arm: the median nerve, radial nerve and ulnar nerve. In severe cases, biker’s arm can result in long-term or permanent paralysis of the arm, and/or loss of sensation in the injured area. What causes biker’s arm [...]

4 Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall on Ice Wisconsin is known for becoming a frozen wonderland every winter. While the snow covered landscape can be beautiful, it also means conditions are prime for dangerously icy roads, sidewalks and parking lots. Head injuries, hip fractures, back injuries, dislocated shoulders and sprains are all common injuries caused by slipping and falling. If you were injured after a slip and fall on ice in Wisconsin, here’s what to do next: Get treatment. Make sure your injuries are carefully documented and cared for. Take note of any changes in your injuries [...]