Zero. We do not charge a fee to investigate your  personal injury claim.  Typically, a Wausau personal injury lawyer will work with you to gather information and review your medical history.  After sufficient information has been gathered, a recommendation will be made as to whether proceeding with a claim or lawsuit is a viable option.

Nothing.  If we decide to take your case, we will represent you on a “contingency” basis, which means that we will only collect a fee if and when you collect a settlement. One of our Wausau personal injury lawyers will meet with you to go over these matters in detail.

No.  We understand that you want to be cooperative, but you should not give a statement to an insurance adjuster until you have spoken to a personal injury lawyer.  Remember, it is the insurance company’s objective to pay you as little as possible.  An adjuster may attempt to get you to say things that could limit the amount of compensation you will receive.  Get advice from an auto accident attorney before speaking with the insurance company, even if it is your own insurer.

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you should:

• Photograph the damaged vehicle and the accident site, if possible.
• Photograph your injuries.
• Receive all necessary medical attention in order to properly treat your injuries.
• Tell your health care provider every complaint you have regarding injuries caused by the accident, so that this will be reflected in your medical records.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the taking of medication, restricting work or physical activities, receiving physical therapy, etc.
• Keep a dated journal documenting how the injury has affected your life, the degree of pain experience and the activities in which you cannot participate, and lost time from work.

Every case is prepared as if it is going to trial. However, most of our auto accident cases settle out of court without going through a trial. In the event that a trial does occur, the process is made as easy on you and your family as possible.

Experience

At Eaton John, your case will never be passed off to an inexperienced associate.  Our automobile accident attorneys each have a minimum of 15 years of experience.  We have a proven track record, and have recovered millions of dollars for injured clients.*

Knowledge

Our Wausau automobile accident attorneys are highly experienced litigators. They have a keen understanding of the complex issues related to auto accident claims.  This level of experience is a critical component in our ability to get you the compensation you deserve.  Unlike many personal injury lawyers, our firm can handle a wide variety of legal issues that may arise as a result of your accident or personal injury settlement. For example, we can take care of estate planning needs that may be needed after you receive your settlement, or set up a trust for a disabled beneficiary.  Or, if you are going through a divorce while your injury claim is pending, we can make sure your interests are protected.  Many personal injury attorneys only handle accident claims and don’t have the expertise to address the many issues that may arise in conjunction with an accident claim.

Resources

We will handle your case on all levels, investigating all possible sources of recovery.  Our Wausau automobile accident attorneys have successfully achieved settlements for clients, even where it did not appear that there was any insurance coverage available.