Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
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Wisconsin winters bring thousands of riders onto snowmobile trails every year. But snowmobiles move fast, trails can be unpredictable, and a single mistake by another rider, a poorly maintained trail, or a defective machine can leave you with serious injuries. Medical bills, missed work, and long recoveries can pile up quickly, leaving you unsure of what to do next or who is responsible for covering your losses.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we understand how confusing and overwhelming a snowmobile accident can feel. Our Wisconsin personal injury lawyers help injured people understand their rights and options after serious accidents.
More than one party can share the blame for a snowmobile accident. Depending on what happened, responsibility may fall on the following:
Wisconsin has its own rules for reporting snowmobile crashes. If someone is killed or needs medical treatment from a doctor, the crash must be reported to law enforcement without delay.
Many snowmobile trails cross private land with the owner’s permission. Wisconsin law gives landowners broad protection from lawsuits when they allow snowmobiling on their property. In most cases, a landowner is not required to make their land safe for riders or warn them about natural hazards.
That protection is not unlimited, though. It generally does not apply if the landowner acted with intentional or extreme carelessness, such as hiding a known dangerous hazard on purpose. Every situation is different, so it is worth having your case reviewed before assuming no one else is responsible.
Typically, you must file a lawsuit within three years of the accident date, and this time period generally applies to personal injury claims under Wisconsin law. However, important exceptions and nuances can affect the applicable deadline, so it is best not to wait to have your situation reviewed.
Evidence from a snowmobile crash can also disappear fast. Snow melts, trail conditions change, and witnesses are harder to track down as time passes. Reporting the crash and saving evidence early can help show what happened.
If you were hurt in a snowmobile crash, taking the following steps can help protect your health and your claim:
Wisconsin does not require snowmobile owners to carry liability insurance. If the person who caused the crash is uninsured, finding coverage for your losses may take more work.
If your accident happened because of someone else’s carelessness, you may be able to recover compensation for:
Serious snowmobile crashes can cause broken bones, head injuries, spinal cord damage, and other life-changing harm. The Wisconsin DNR tracks snowmobile crashes and fatalities each season.
Sorting out fault after a snowmobile crash is not always simple. Trails cross multiple pieces of land, crash scenes can be hard to reach, and evidence like tracks in the snow does not last long. A lawyer can investigate the scene, talk with witnesses, and work with crash experts when needed to help figure out what happened.
A lawyer can also handle communication with insurance companies on your behalf. Because Wisconsin does not require snowmobile owners to carry liability insurance, finding every possible source of compensation often takes extra work. A lawyer can handle these issues while you focus on healing.
At Pemberton Personal Injury, we know how stressful it is to deal with a serious injury while also trying to figure out your legal options. We treat every client with the same care we would want for our own family, and we work to make the legal process as simple as possible during a difficult time.
If you were hurt in a snowmobile accident in Baraboo, Madison, Eau Claire, Sun Prairie, or anywhere in Wisconsin, we are here to help you understand your options. Contact us today through our contact form to schedule a free case evaluation and find out what steps make sense for your situation.
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Insurance companies profit when you lose. Every claim they deny, every settlement they lowball, every injured person they convince to accept less—that’s money in their pocket. And they’re very good at what they do.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we’ve made it our mission to take on the insurance companies that put profits over people. We know every underhanded tactic they’ll use to cheat you out of fair compensation, and we’re prepared to fight fire with fire. When insurance adjusters see us coming, they know they’re in for a real battle. You didn’t ask to be injured.
You didn’t ask to fight a billion-dollar corporation. But now that you’re here, you deserve lawyers who will go to war for you. We don’t settle for less than full compensation, we don’t back down from tough fights, and we don’t let insurance companies bully our clients. PERIOD.
Life following a serious injury can bring intense emotions and pain. Accident victims often hope to get their lives back on track, only to be held back by the demands involved with personal injury claims. This is especially the case for individuals who become hospitalized. Wherever you are in the process, we’d be glad to help.
Our injury lawyers in Wisconsin step up to represent you. At Pemberton, we provide this advocacy at every step in the injury claims process so you can be on your way to feeling like yourself again.
Contact our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. We will create a plan together to help you protect your rights and get you back to your life.
$40M+ Won For Our Clients
Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
The client sustained catastrophic injuries in a car accident — dislocated ribs and multiple vertebrae (including C3–C4, L4–L5, S1), a C2–3 cord lesion with right leg pain/weakness, concussion with loss of consciousness, abrasions, and ongoing neck, shoulder, back, knee and hip problems, as well as anxiety, depression and PTSD. With medical bills totaling $203,240.17, we secured a $595,000 settlement to compensate the client for extensive physical and psychological harms and to maximize their recovery.
The client was injured in an auto accident, sustaining injuries to the left shoulder, lower back, left hand, as well as whiplash and dental damage. The insurer initially refused to make any settlement offer. We filed suit and secured the full $500,000 policy limit without the need for depositions or trial, while also reducing liens by $30,242.98.
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