Many people in Wausau and throughout Marathon County associate dog injury claims with bites, but Wisconsin law recognizes that dogs can cause serious injuries in other ways. A dog that knocks someone to the ground, causes a bicyclist to crash, or creates another hazardous situation may leave an injured person facing medical expenses, lost income,...
Bye, Goff & Rohde is proud to announce that Partner Brian Laule has been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Eau Claire by Best Lawyers® for 2027 — his third time receiving this distinction, following previous honors in 2021 and 2023. The announcement, made by Best Lawyers® on August...
It was an ordinary summer morning when our client, Marcus, became the passenger in a crash that would change his life forever. Riding in a vehicle headed south on a rural highway, Marcus never saw it coming: a backhoe, moving along the shoulder for agricultural work, suddenly steered into the lane of travel directly in...
Dog bites affect millions of people every year, and the physical and emotional toll can be devastating. While most dog owners are responsible, any dog can bite when scared, startled, or protecting something valuable to them. Understanding how to prevent bites—and knowing when to contact a Wisconsin dog bite lawyer—can make all the difference in...
Why Bye, Goff & Rohde’s In-House Legal Investigators Give Our Clients an Edge If you’ve been searching for how long do you have to claim a car accident in Wisconsin, the short answer is three years from the date of your accident under Wisconsin Statute § 893.54 (this timeline varies from state to state and...
Some of the most important steps you can take to strengthen your motorcycle accident claim include calling emergency services and cooperating with authorities, documenting injuries and vehicle damage at the accident site, seeking medical attention after a crash even if you feel okay, and avoiding any admission of fault. In the following article, the team...
If you were hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver in Wisconsin, you need to report what happened to your insurance provider as soon as possible. You may be able to cover medical bills and vehicle damage through your uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. It’s also a good idea to contact the accident lawyers at...
The amount of compensation you can receive after a truck accident varies a great deal. You may be able to receive more compensation if you were seriously injured, your car was totaled, you’re unable to work for a long period of time, and/or you need to change careers because of a permanent disability from the...
The key differences between Minnesota and Wisconsin’s wrongful death laws involve who can file a claim and the types of damages that may be available. There are also a few procedural differences to consider. Both Minnesota and Wisconsin have a three-year statute of limitations to file a wrongful death claim, though fatal vehicle accidents in...
Catastrophic injuries are often life-changing events that result in long-term or permanent disability. Unlike injuries that people fully recover from, a catastrophic injury will often leave a person disfigured or impaired for the rest of their life. These kinds of cases often involve major changes to a person’s career and ability to live independently. If...
In Wisconsin, you typically have three years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you lost a loved one in a fatal auto accident, you will have just two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit. There are additional exceptions to these statutes of limitations depending on the parties...
Yes, the attorneys at Bye, Goff & Rohde will travel to your home, hospital, or preferred location to perform a case review that fits with your current situation. We also conduct phone and virtual meetings ensuring that you’re able to focus on what’s most important: healing from your injuries. We know that people who’ve suffered...