Wausau

At Bye, Goff & Rohde, our Wausau personal injury lawyers are experienced and passionate advocates for injured clients. You deserve an attorney who is persistent and willing to go the extra mile to work toward a fair outcome on your behalf. Where other attorneys look to settle quickly and move on, Bye, Goff & Rohde has developed a reputation for being willing to go to trial if that’s what it takes to get you an equitable outcome.

Give us a call at (715) 402-4343 to schedule your free consultation today.

What Is Personal Injury?

“Personal injury” is a legal term that refers to physical, emotional, or psychological harm inflicted upon an individual as a result of the negligent or intentional acts of another person or entity. Examples of personal injury include car accidents, slip and falls, product liability, wrongful death, and more.

Regardless of the cause of your injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. This includes money for medical bills, lost wages, and losses such as pain and suffering. In some cases, punitive damages may also be awarded if the defendant’s conduct was incredibly reckless or malicious; however, this is very rare.

To receive compensation for a personal injury claim, it must be proven that another party’s negligence caused an accident or incident resulting in bodily harm. Negligence can take many forms, including distracted driving, failure to warn consumers about potential dangers from products on the market, and more. To maximize any potential compensation, it is crucial to consult with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney who can help assess any potential claims and guide you through this difficult time.

Types of Cases We Handle

We pride ourselves on our versatility and make a point to offer committed and reliable legal representation in as many areas of personal injury law as possible.

Some of the cases we handle include the following:

• Vehicle Accidents: Whether it’s a car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, we can help you pursue damages for your physical and emotional injuries.
• Slip and Fall Accidents: If you are injured due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property (a business or residence), you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• Product Liability: Injuries caused by dangerous products should be taken very seriously. Product liability cases involve faulty design, manufacturing defects, and failure to provide adequate warnings or instructions regarding the product’s use.
• Wrongful Death: The death of a loved one due to another person’s negligence or intentional act can be devastating. We can help surviving family members seek compensation for their loss.

Please get in touch with us if your injury or situation is not mentioned in the list above. We would be happy to discuss your case and determine whether or not one of our Wausau personal injury lawyers can represent you.

What Damages Can I Recover in My Personal Injury Case?

When it comes to personal injury cases, the potential damages available to an injured person can vary greatly depending on the specifics of the case. Generally speaking, three main types of damages are commonly sought in a personal injury claim: special damages, general damages, and punitive damages.

• Special damages refer to a financial loss suffered due to an injury caused by the negligent or wrongful act of another. Special damages are intended to compensate an injured party for losses that can be objectively quantified, such as lost wages and medical expenses. They may also include compensation for anticipated future losses, such as lost earning capacity or diminished quality of life. The goal of awarding special damages is to place the injured party in the same financial position they would have been in had the injury not occurred.
• General damages are damages that are not related to the financial impact of an injury. These damages are awarded to compensate a plaintiff for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, loss of consortium, mental anguish, and other non-monetary losses. General damages vary from case to case based on the severity and duration of the injury, as well as the personal experiences of the plaintiff. For instance, in cases involving paralysis or amputation, long-term physical effects may result in high general damages awards.
• Punitive damages serve a different purpose than general and special damages— they are awarded to punish a wrongdoer for especially egregious behavior and act as a deterrent against similar conduct in the future. Punitive damages can be granted if it is determined that the defendant acted with malice or intent to harm another individual; however, these are awarded very rarely.

Overall, when considering these various forms of recovery, it is essential to remember that each case is unique and will require careful consideration when determining which type(s) of compensation may be available. We can help guide you through this process and advise you on your best course of action.

If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s carelessness, call us at (715) 402-4343 or contact us online for a free consultation.