Auto Accidents

Experienced Auto Accident Representation

Northern Wisconsin Car Accident Attorney

When it comes to top results in Green Bay car accident cases, our lawyers have been recognized as leaders in Northern Wisconsin. 

When you are injured due to another person’s carelessness, many questions come to mind. Will I be able to receive medical treatment? Who will pay my healthcare bills? What about my lost wages? 

We serve people in need throughout Northern Wisconsin. Whether you live in Green Bay, Appleton, Hayward, Marinette, Manitowoc, De Pere, or anywhere in between, we are close by and willing to help.

How Can I Collect Damages After a Car Accident?

There are typically two primary sources of recovery for injuries suffered in auto accidents. These sources include: 


  1. Liability insurance covering the person(s) who caused the accident 
  2. Underinsured motorist coverage

An experienced Wisconsin car accident lawyer can help navigate the legal process for accident victims. 

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Liability Insurance

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may have a claim against any person whose negligence caused the motor vehicle accident. In plain language, roadway negligence is typically nothing more than a driver doing something wrong that results in a crash.


Courts look to a number of factors in determining whether a driver was negligent. Some examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, the following:


  • Distracted driving (example: texting while driving)
  • Driving too fast or too slow
  • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Failing to signal while turning
  • Disregarding weather or traffic conditions
  • Disobeying traffic signs or signals


The claims against the person who negligently caused the accident are normally covered by liability insurance — either the driver’s or the car owner’s liability insurance. If neither the driver nor the owner has liability insurance, the injured person’s uninsured motorist insurance pays any damages owed by the uninsured driver. 

Underinsured Motorist Insurance

Insurance companies sell UIM insurance to Wisconsin drivers. When an auto insurer sells UIM insurance, they are essentially telling their customer: “You pay us regular insurance premiums, and if you get hurt in a crash where the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance to cover your damages, we’ll cover them.” 


What the auto insurance companies typically do not focus on is that when there is a crash and the other driver doesn’t have enough liability insurance to cover your damages, your auto insurer is free to deny your claim for UIM insurance. In these cases, which are quite common, an injured customer’s only recourse against their auto insurer is a lawsuit.


The car accident attorneys at Janssen Lare experts at litigating UIM insurance claims, and have enjoyed decades of success against auto insurers who refuse to honor the insurance policies they’ve sold. We have enforced our client’s UIM rights against auto insurers such as: 


  • American Family Insurance
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Farmers Insurance
  • MetLife
  • Allstate
  • Progressive
  • Travelers Insurance
  • And more

Effect of a Traffic Law Violation

Violation of a traffic law is negligence, unless there is evidence tending to show:

  1.  The person had a reasonable excuse or justification for breaking the law, or
  2.  A reasonable person could believe, under the circumstances, that violating this law would not endanger anyone who should be protected by the law.

If a person offers an excuse or justification for breaking the law, you can still find that person negligent. In deciding negligence, consider the violation along with all the other evidence in the case.


If a traffic law was violated, you must also decide if this violation was a direct cause of the accident.

How Much is My Auto Accident Case Worth?

There are a number of variables and unique factors that need to be examined during an injury claim in an auto accident. There is no one size fits all answer to this question, as factors involving damages suffered, severity of injuries suffered and the length of time that these injuries can have on an individual. The damages awarded to an injured victim can vary drastically depending on the injuries suffered. Generally speaking, the damages awarded in a civil case for a fractured bone will be much less than a case involving a wrongful death caused by a car crash.


However, the more severe and impactful the injuries are on a victim and their loved ones, the more damages are awarded. Damages can be broken down into economic and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages involve valuations of specific expenses associated with the accident. Economic damages involve medical treatment, procedures and evaluations of the injuries sustained during an accident. 


Types of economic damages can include:

  • Surgery
  • Prescriptions 
  • Doctor appointments 
  • Physical therapy 
  • Medical bills
  • Medical tests
  • Medical equipment
  • Property damage
  • Loss of future wages

Non-economic Damages 

Non-economic damages are more difficult to assess compared to economic damages. Some examples of non-economic damages can include:

  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Emotional damages including depression, anxiety, PTSD
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of companionship 
  • Loss of enjoyment of life 

In Wisconsin, there is no cap on compensatory damages for accident victims involved in a personal injury case. There are no caps or limits for damages caused by pain and suffering after an accident. 

  • WHAT DO I DO IF AN INSURANCE COMPANY CALLS ME?

    After a car accident occurs, an insurance representative may request that an individual involved in an accident make a recorded or written statement regarding the facts of the accident. This is sometimes done to offer a settlement for a claim to pay out a lower financial amount compared to what the accident victim could otherwise recover if they hired an attorney. 


    After a statement is made, an insurance company may use the information obtained during a recorded statement to help their position in the accident. This can be done to pay out lower amounts to a victim to increase the insurance companies earnings.  Any information given to an insurance company can potentially be used against a victim involved in an accident. 


    If you feel uncomfortable giving a statement, or are unsure about how your recorded statement can be used, kindly refuse to give a recorded statement. After you decline a statement, call an experienced Minneapolis car accident attorney. 

  • Am I Legally Required to Give a Statement to an Insurance Company in Wisconsin?

    No – there are no laws that require an individual involved in an accident to provide a statement to an insurance company. Respectfully and politely decline a request for a recorded statement. After you decline a recorded statement, contact an attorney. They will be able to appropriately navigate this request from an insurance company. 


    An experienced attorney can perform the necessary negotiations with an insurance carrier and utilize their knowledge of the legal system to help your case.

Contact a Green Bay Car Accident Lawyer 

If you, or a loved one, have been injured in a vehicle accident, the dedicated and caring attorneys at Janssen Law can help. Our law firm has more than 30 years of experience representing people who have been injured in car accidents. At Janssen Law we offer the necessary legal advice to help victims navigate the legal process and recover damages for what was lost from the serious injuries suffered. 


Contact the firm for a free consultation to discuss the specifics with an experienced personal injury attorney. Our personal injury attorneys are highly experienced in personal injury law and have decades of experience assisting injured car accident victims pursue compensation for the damages suffered. Contact our firm via the free case review form or by phone at (920) 425-4844.

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