Can I Benefit from Getting a Second Opinion About My Car Accident Injuries?
Receiving medical care after being injured in a car accident is one of the most important things you can do. A doctor can assess the extent of your injuries and provide a treatment plan to aid in your recovery. If you are concerned that the doctor may have missed something or if you disagree with […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreHow Can I Qualify for Social Security Disability for Arthritis?
Arthritis can be a painful and debilitating condition to live with. Many people who suffer from this condition are unable to perform their jobs and function on a day-to-day basis due to the pain and limited mobility that arthritis can cause. If your arthritis is severe enough that it prevents you from being able to […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreCould an Injury Claim Be Worth More If Surgery is Required?
Medical treatment is always costly, especially if you suffer an injury in an accident that requires surgery. However, getting surgical care may not necessarily increase the value of an injury claim settlement. While surgery after an accident could increase the amount of compensation you may be eligible to receive, injury victims should not choose to […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Personal Injury
Read MoreWays Insurance Tracking Devices Could Hurt Car Accident Claims
Many car insurance companies offer discount programs for safe driving. Examples include GEICO’s DriveEasy, Allstate’s Drivewise and Progressive’s Snapshot program. But did you know that by joining a good driver discount program, your insurer is able to track your driving habits? Sigman Janssen discusses the kinds of data being collected and how that data is […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreWhat Does Attorney-Client Privilege Mean for Injured Accident Victims?
Privacy protection is of utmost importance to everyone’s life. You have the right to be cautious with disclosing any information that may be used against you. Fortunately, injured accident victims who retain legal representation are protected by attorney-client privilege. Perhaps you have heard that term mentioned, but are you aware of what it means? How […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreAre Negotiations Still Possible If I Verbally Agreed to a Settlement?
This is a hard question to answer as multiple factors will need to be considered. Insurance companies routinely make settlement offers very early on in the process because they know car crash victims are in need of compensation and unaware of how much their claim may be worth. It is important to mention that some […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreDetermining Liability for Injuries Sustained in a Multi-Vehicle Accident
Multi-vehicle accidents can be chaotic, with many different parties affected. One impact may have led to another, creating a chain reaction. That is why it can often be difficult to determine who is at fault for the accident. There are several factors to consider to determine liability for a multi-vehicle accident. Our Appleton-based automotive crash lawyers at […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreHow Do I Check the Status on a Pending Social Security Disability Claim?
It can take some time for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make a decision on your disability claim. During this time period, you may have questions about your pending claim. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to check your claim’s status, depending on the stage your disability claim is in. Our Green Bay Social […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreHow Can I Receive Worker’s Comp Benefits for an Occupational Disease?
Workers who get injured on the job may be eligible to receive worker’s compensation benefits. These benefits can also extend to those who contract an occupational disease in the workplace. However, you must be able to prove that your illness was the result of conditions particular to your job. If you have contracted an occupational […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreEvidence of Speeding That Could Help Support a Car Accident Case
Many car accidents are caused by speeding drivers. Traveling just a few miles over the posted speed limit can make any damage to vehicles worse and significantly increase the risk of serious injuries in an accident. In most cases, the driver who was speeding is liable for damages. However, proving that the at-fault driver was […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
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