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 catastrophic injuries have a long road to recovery, and that travel isn’t easy while recovering. Our goal is to accommodate your needs so you can get the answers you’re looking for and the legal help you need.
Furthermore, unlike many personal injury firms that outsource investigative case reviews to third-party services, Bye, Goff & Rohde employs a dedicated staff investigator who personally meets with prospective clients throughout Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. This unique approach reflects our commitment to providing personalized, compassionate service from the very beginning of your case.
Serious injuries call for serious lawyers, and we’re here to answer your call. More importantly, we’re here to let you know you’re not alone in this. The team at Bye, Goff & Rohde would like to consider how major injuries affect your life, livelihood, mobility, and future plans. We’ll then look at what we can do for you and what sets us apart from other Wisconsin law firms.
If you’re hurt and need to speak with an attorney, our team is here to help. For a free consultation, call our Wisconsin law firm today at (715) 425-8161 or complete an online contact form.
Severe and Catastrophic Injuries Could Affect Your Ability to Travel
A major motor vehicle wreck or big fall can result in a host of serious and potentially catastrophic injuries.
While you may be able to return to normal activities once you achieve maximum medical recovery, in the meantime, you need to focus on rest. This could mean an extended stay in the hospital, or spending time at home and limiting strenuous physical activities.
You Have Time to File a Lawsuit, But It’s Best to Speak with a Lawyer ASAP
In Wisconsin, you usually have three years to file a lawsuit starting on the date of your injury or accident. You can’t take legal action after the three-year statute of limitations has passed.
Three years may sound like a long time, but you could have a much shorter period of time to initiate your claim if a government entity was involved in your injuries.
You may need months to fully recover, but without getting your case in motion ASAP, crucial evidence could be lost, and certain deadlines could pass without you realizing it.
Our Law Firm Focuses on You and Getting the Answers You Need
Even though your focus needs to be on healing from your injuries, it’s still in your best interests to speak with our personal injury attorneys as soon as possible. That’s why Bye, Goff & Rohde is here to look out for you and your needs.
If you’re unable to come to our law offices in Eau Claire, La Crosse, or River Falls, our attorneys can discuss over the phone how to reach you and best accommodate your needs. We want to make sure you’re comfortable, fully informed, and that you can continue to prioritize your recovery and long-term health.
Types of Injuries That Can Affect Your Ability to Travel
Many severe injuries impact a person’s ability to travel. Here is a list of potential catastrophic injuries that can make travel difficult and have lasting effects on someone’s life and livelihood.
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Major back, neck, and spine injuries can limit your mobility in numerous ways. A slipped disc or whiplash could require rest and avoiding strenuous activities. More serious injuries to the spinal cord could result in partial paralysis, paraplegia, or quadriplegia (tetraplegia).
In cases of paraplegia and quadriplegia, accident survivors will need a wheelchair to travel and often require additional assistance or accommodations to accomplish many daily tasks. Our lawyers want to avoid putting burdens on anyone who’s experienced such a significant change in their lives following an accident.
Loss of a Limb
In accidents that cause the loss of a limb, patients may need to remain in a hospital to ensure they are stable after such a traumatic injury. Even when patients are able to return home, they may find it challenging to adjust to life without the limb.
While prosthetics and other assistive devices are helpful, our lawyers can arrange a way to meet with you as you are working through this adjustment period.
Severe Burn Injuries
Sustaining third- and fourth-degree burns means major injuries to skin, muscles, and nerves. These kinds of burns may require debridement and extensive skin grafts.
While reconstructive surgery can improve someone’s appearance after an injury, some people may feel self-conscious about their appearance, especially early on in the recovery process. Our team can help offer some peace of mind during these early stages of healing by meeting with you in a manner that feels safe and comfortable.
Broken Bones and Joints
Compound fractures and severe damage to the joints could create major limitations on your mobility, range of motion, and comfort while traveling. It can take months of physical rehabilitation to help restore strength, balance, and stability.
You’re putting in the work to heal and to get strong again. The team at Bye, Goff & Rohde admires your perseverance, and we can provide insight and answers for you in a way that saves your energy for your recovery efforts.
Debilitating Illnesses or Medical Conditions
Some acts of negligence can cause serious illnesses or health problems that leave patients in the hospital or in bed. These kinds of cases could involve long-term exposure to harmful substances or the aggravation of a pre-existing medical condition.
If you’ve suffered a debilitating illness because of someone else’s negligence, we’re here to listen and offer our insight in whatever manner is most convenient for you.
Potential Causes of Serious Injuries That Affect Your Ability to Travel
Below are various kinds of accidents or acts of negligence that can cause major injuries that impact mobility and the ability to travel.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many people who reach out to By, Goff & Rohde for help were hurt because of negligent or reckless drivers, distracted drivers, bad road conditions, or issues with vehicle design and faulty auto parts.
- Car Wrecks
- Drunk Driving/OWI Crashes
- Motorcycle Crashes
- Semi-Truck Accidents
- Rideshare Collisions
- Bus and Coach Accidents
- Camper/Recreational Vehicle (RV) Accidents
- Pedestrian and Bike Accidents
Other Kinds of Vehicle Incidents
In addition to traditional means of transportation, our lawyers have also represented clients injured on more unique vehicles. This includes accidents that involve small planes, helicopters, and commercial flights, as well as recreational vehicles.
Serious Property Accidents
Our law firm can hold negligent property owners liable for dangerous conditions on premises. This applies to homeowners, business owners, and even government entities.
Defective Product Injuries
At Bye, Goff & Rohde, we are not afraid to take on large companies and major corporations when their actions put the lives of Wisconsin consumers at risk.
On-the-Job Accidents
Our lawyers can help working people who were seriously injured while doing their job. In addition to workers’ compensation, you could be eligible to file a third-party claim. The damages can supplement your workers’ comp benefits.
Severe Medical Negligence
When medical professionals fail to meet a standard of care, their patients suffer. Our law firm is here to stand up and advocate for people who are vulnerable and put their lives in a healthcare professional’s hands.
Why Wisconsinites Choose Bye, Goff & Rohde After Major Accidents
Bye, Goff & Rohde has a reputation for advocacy and strong counsel combined with compassion and a genuine care for the people we represent. If you’ve been seriously hurt and your mobility and quality of life have been severely impacted, we’re here to seek maximum compensation to address what happened.
Serving Wisconsinites Since 1974
Bye, Goff & Rohde has represented survivors of serious accidents for over 50 years. We’ve been around for decades because we genuinely care about our clients, their families, their lives, their livelihoods, and their stories.
More Than 215 Years of Combined Legal Experience
You’re not just hiring our law firm—you’re hiring an army. The attorneys at Bye, Goff & Rohde have more than 215 years of combined experience. We pool that collective knowledge to build strong catastrophic injury cases.
A Reputation for Great Legal Results
Our law firm has fought to secure maximum compensation for our clients after life-changing accidents. We encourage you to view our record of case results to get a sense of what we can do for you when your life has changed.
Clients Don’t Pay Unless We Win
Serious injuries often involve extensive medical treatments as well as long-term care. To help people who’ve been badly hurt, we accept cases on a contingency fee basis. That means clients don’t pay us anything unless and until we can secure a settlement or win damages in court.
We Can Accommodate You: Request a Free Legal Consultation Today
If you’ve been seriously hurt, our attorneys are here to take you seriously. The team at Bye, Goff & Rohde will do what we can to provide answers and do so in a way that’s convenient and sympathetic to your situation. To request a free consultation and share your needs, call the team at Bye, Goff & Rohde at (715) 425-8161 or submit an online form.