Representative Results
Our main objective is to help our clients deal with the devastating effects of injury and death caused by the wrongful conduct of others. Financial compensation, whether by settlement or jury verdict, pays medical bills and expenses, replaces lost earnings and support, pays for rehabilitation and adaptive living and restores a measure of dignity and respect for those who must live with the limitations, disfigurement and pain caused by such injuries. Of course, the results in each case depend on the unique facts and circumstances of that case. As the facts and circumstances vary, so may the results. The following are intended to be representative only of the results we have obtained for some of our clients and should not be taken as a guarantee or assurance of success in future cases. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits.
Auto/Truck Collisions
- Pelvic Injuries for Man Struck By Truck – $1.5 million
- Man Killed By Veering Truck; Children Receive Settlement – $850,000
- Student Suffers Head Injuries in Car Accident – $675,000
- Unlit Farm Wagon Leads to Severe Pelvic Fractures for Driver – $650,000
- Pick-up Truck Runs Light, Injuries to Woman’s Eyes, Face – $400,000
- Student Suffers Leg and Nerve Injuries in Car Accident – $400,000
- Woman Injures Spine in Car Crash – $358,000
- Student’s Face Lacerated in Car Crash – $235,000
Personal Injury
- Student Ran Over by a Bus and Killed Witnessed by Mother – $1.5 million
- 3 Children Harmed in Fire; Landlord Places Smoke Alarm in Inadequate Location – $1.3 million
- Exchange Student Drowns in University Pool while Participating in Soccer Team Activities – $600,000
- Lead Paint Chips Led to Brain Damage For Girl – $300,000
- Student Falls From Porch When Railing Gives Way – $250,000
- Falling Mast Kills Professor – $156,000
- Road Shoulder Gives Way, Injuring Man – $140,000
- Woman Injured in an Accident with a Semi Truck – $750,000
- Man Injured in a Motorcycle Accident – $455,000
- Man Injured in Tavern Brawl – $950,000
- Man Injured when a Concert Stage Fell During a Thunderstorm – $945,000
- Woman Abducted at Gunpoint From a Tavern Parking Lot and Sexually Assaulted – $670,000
- Woman Struck by a Rock Thrown by a Riding Lawnmower – $600,000
- Facial Injuries from a Dog Bite – $ 285,000
- Two Sisters Injured When a Car They were Riding in was Struck by a Train – $775,000
Products Liability
- Unsafe Farm Machinery – Corn Picker Amputates Both Legs, Arm – $2.9 million
- Man Suffers Burn Injuries From Propane Leak – $1.95 million
- Boy Loses Leg in Bunk Feeder – $1.4 million
- Unsafe Farm Machinery – Partial Amputations, all limbs, in Corn Picker Accident – $1.2 million
- Unsafe Farm Machinery – Man’s Arm Amputated in Corn Picker Accident – $562,000
- Iowa County Man Injures Leg in Manure Pump – $750,000
- Defective Torch Lighter Injures 3 Children – $700,000
- Texas Man Loses Hand in Round Hay Baler – $650,000
- Boy Injures Foot in Manure Auger – $380,000
- Boy Loses Fingers in Roller Mill Accident – $360,000
- Door County Man Loses Fingers in Corn Picker Accident – $225,000
- Man Injures Hand, Arm in Industrial Conveyor – $200,000
- Rock County Farmer Disabled in Corn Picker Accident – $180,000
- Facial Injuries for woman after Air Compressor Tank Explodes – $160,000
- Waukesha County Man Loses Fingers in Milling Machine
Medical Malpractice
- Child has Cerebral Palsy: Nurses and Doctors Miss Signs of Distress During Labor – $7.7 million
- Man Disabled at Age 45 when neurologist missed signs of impending Brain Stem Strock – $4.5 million
- Man Paralyzed When Doctors Fail to Diagnose Extent of Injury – $3.4 million
- Doctors Miss Spinal Infection, Woman Paralyzed – $1.65 million
- Man Paralyzed After Spine Surgery – $1.25 million
- Spinal Cord Injury for Woman due to Failed Diagnosis – $1.2 million
- Brain Injuries Occur During C-Section Birth – $1 million
- Death at Birth Following Improper Breach Delivery – $650,000
- Man’s Leg Amputated Following Knee Surgery – $550,000
- Wrong Prescription Leads to Death – $293,000
- Surgeon Slices Nerve During Carpal Tunnel Surgery – $250,000
- Doctors Fail to Diagnose Achilles Tendon Injury – $126,000
Auto/Truck Collisions
Pelvic Injuries for Man Struck By Truck
$1.5 million settlement for a Green Lake County man who suffered severe pelvic injuries when a semi truck unexpectedly pulled across his lane. Most of the proceeds were used to purchase an “annuity” policy which provides monthly income to help replace lost earnings.
Man Killed By Veering Truck; Children Receive Settlement
$850,000 settlement for surviving children of a Waupaca County man who died when oncoming truck crossed centerline and struck his vehicle head-on. The recovery, placed in Trust, will help replace the financial and emotional support of their father.
Student Suffers Head Injuries in Car Accident
$675,000 settlement for a Waupaca County college student who suffered head injuries when oncoming driver lost control on icy roadway. This young lady was able to get help to complete college and find a career which accommodated her impairments.
Unlit Farm Wagon Leads to Severe Pelvic Fractures for Driver
$650,000 verdict for a Waupaca County man who suffered pelvic fractures and nerve damage when an oncoming car swerved into his lane to avoid striking rear of unlighted farm wagon. Unable to return to his former job making furniture, the recovery helped fund a new business.
Pick-up Truck Runs Light, Injuries to Woman’s Eyes, Face
$400,000 pre-suit settlement for a Waupaca County woman who suffered facial and eye injuries when a pick-up truck failed to stop for a stop sign. In addition to paying medical bills, this recovery represented compensation for permanent facial scarring.
Student Suffers Leg and Nerve Injuries in Car Accident
$400,000 arbitration award for a 21 year-old Sauk County college student who suffered leg and nerve injuries when an oncoming driver invaded his lane. This recovery helped soften the impact of a disabling injury to this star high school athlete.
Woman Injures Spine in Car Crash
$358,000 jury award to a Milwaukee County woman who suffered spinal disc injury in auto collision. Chronic pain limited this client’s ability to work fulltime.
Student’s Face Lacerated in Car Crash
$235,000 arbitration award to Waupaca County college student who suffered facial lacerations in auto collision. This award represented compensation for facial scarring which affected a budding modeling career.
Personal Injury
3 Children Harmed in Fire; Landlord Places Smoke Alarm in Inadequate Location
Settlement for 3 children of a Winnebago County family who suffered burns, inhalation and emotional injuries in a fire where the landlord had placed smoke alarm in an improper location.
Lead Paint Chips Led to Brain Damage For Girl
Policy limits settlement for a Milwaukee County girl who suffered brain damage after ingesting lead paint chips in rental property.
Student Falls From Porch When Railing Gives Way
Settlement for a Waukesha County college student who fell from an upper story porch when a rotted railing gave away.
Falling Mast Kills Professor
Settlement for the surviving relatives of a UW-Milwaukee professor who died after being struck on the head by the falling mast of a “lake schooner” under construction.
Road Shoulder Gives Way, Injuring Man
Jury verdict for a Grant County man who was injured when improperly-maintained shoulder of roadway gave away, causing his farm tractor to tip over.
Products Liability
Unsafe Farm Machinery – Corn Picker Amputates Both Legs, Arm
Recovery for a Dodge County man who suffered traumatic amputations of both legs and one arm after becoming caught in a corn picker. The jury found that the manufacturer should have provided an “emergency stop” which would have avoided such severe and disabling injuries.
Man Suffers Burn Injuries From Propane Leak
Verdict for a Waushara County man who suffered burn injuries when propane which had leaked through a faulty water heater control valve was accidentally ignited.
Boy Loses Leg in Bunk Feeder
Settlement for an Outagamie County boy who lost a leg when he slipped into the inadequately guarded auger of a bunk feeder.
Unsafe Farm Machinery – Partial Amputations, all limbs, in Corn Picker Accident
Recovery for a Green Lake County man who suffered traumatic amputations of portions of both arms and both legs after becoming caught in a corn picker. Again, the jury found that the absence of an “emergency stop” for the corn picker caused the injuries.
Iowa County Man Injures Leg in Manure Pump
Award to an Iowa County man who suffered severe injuries to his lower legs while servicing an improperly designed liquid manure pump.
Defective Torch Lighter Injures 3 Children
Settlement for 3 children of a Winnebago County family who suffered smoke inhalation, burn and emotional injuries in a fire caused by a defective torch lighter.
Texas Man Loses Hand in Round Hay Baler
Settlement for a Texas farmer who lost the use of his right hand when it became caught in the inadequately guarded rollers of a round hay baler.
Boy Injures Foot in Manure Auger
Settlement for an Outagamie County boy who suffered a severe injury to his foot when it slipped into the unguarded hopper of a manure auger.
Boy Loses Fingers in Roller Mill Accident
Settlement for a Waupaca County boy who lost all fingers on one hand in the unguarded rollers of a roller mill.
Door County Man Loses Fingers in Corn Picker Accident
Arbitration award for a Door County dairy farmer who lost several fingers on his left hand in the inadequately guarded husking rollers of a corn picker.
Man Injures Hand, Arm in Industrial Conveyor
Settlement for a Waukesha County man who suffered injuries to his hand and arm when he became caught in an industrial conveyor.
Rock County Farmer Disabled in Corn Picker Accident
Jury award for a Rock County dairy farmer who suffered a disabling injury to his shoulder when his jacket sleeve became wrapped in an unguarded drive shaft of a corn picker.
Facial Injuries for woman after Air Compressor Tank Explodes
Pre-suit settlement for a Waupaca County woman who suffered facial injuries when an air compressor tank exploded.
Waukesha County Man Loses Fingers in Milling Machine
Settlement for a Waukesha County man who lost fingers on one hand in an improperly guarded milling machine.
Medical Malpractice
Man Paralyzed When Doctors Fail to Diagnose Extent of Injury
Settlement for a Brown County man who became paralyzed when doctors failed to identify a spinal fracture following an auto accident.
Doctors Miss Spinal Infection, Woman Paralyzed
Settlement for a Winnebago County woman who became paralyzed when her doctors failed to identify and treat a spinal infection.
Man Paralyzed After Spine Surgery
Settlement for a Winnebago County man who became paralyzed when hospital staff failed to recognize bleeding following cervical spine surgery.
Spinal Cord Injury for Woman due to Failed Diagnosis
Settlement for a Racine County woman who became paralyzed when her doctors failed to recognize a spinal abscess.
Brain Injuries Occur During C-Section Birth
Settlement for a Vernon County girl who suffered brain injuries when a doctor mis-timed her cesarean section delivery.
Death at Birth Following Improper Breach Delivery
Verdict for a Waupaca County couple whose baby died after the doctor improperly attempted a breach delivery.
Man’s Leg Amputated Following Knee Surgery
Settlement for a Milwaukee County man whose leg was amputated when his doctors failed to recognize blood flow problems following knee replacement surgery.
Wrong Prescription Leads to Death
Verdict for a Milwaukee County man whose wife died when her doctor failed to recognize and treat complications of a medication prescribed to treat arthritis.
Surgeon Slices Nerve During Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Settlement for a Rock County woman who suffered permanent injuries when her surgeon cut through a nerve during carpal tunnel surgery.
Doctors Fail to Diagnose Achilles Tendon Injury
Verdict for a Milwaukee County man whose doctors failed to recognize and treat an achilles tendon injury.