Car Accidents

Aiken & Scoptur, S.C.

Milwaukee and Mid-state Wisconsin Car Accident Lawyer

If you have suffered a neck or spine injury, brain injury, back injury, broken bones, amputation, or any catastrophic injury in a traffic accident, or if you have lost a family member in a fatal crash, contact us at the Wisconsin law offices of Aiken & Scoptur, S.C., in Milwaukee. See our newsletter to learn more about our law firm.

Having an experienced attorney handle your claim can save you time and money. According to the Allstate Insurance Company's claims manual, "Represented claims settle for 2-3 times more than unrepresented claims." (Source: Allstate Insurance Company Claims Manual (1996), Ex. 4, p. 3).

Today's Cars are Safer, But . . .

In the decades since cars became the normal mode of transportation for the masses, there have been numerous improvements in traffic safety. Today's cars are tested for their ability to absorb impact in the event of a crash. Safety features such as seat belts and airbags have saved lives of many drivers and passengers.

Auto Accidents are still a Leading Killer Among Us

In spite of safety precautions, car accidents continue to take the lives of thousands of Americans every year. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 801 traffic fatalities occurred on Wisconsin streets and highways in 2005. Of those, 330 were alcohol related; 269 involved excess speed; 12 involved deer. Not all deaths were to car drivers and passengers: 42 pedestrians, 14 bicyclists, and 92 motorcyclists were killed.

Causes and Results of Car Crashes

At Aiken & Scoptur, S.C., we are well familiar the common causes of auto accidents and injuries: exploding gas tanks, rollover accidents, complacent driving, driver fatigue, drunk driving, road defects, speeding, inattentive driving, cell phone conversations, or passengers; momentary lapses of judgment, road rage, failure to leave appropriate spacing between vehicles, and other bad habits that many drivers have developed such as failing to signal turns, or reading maps while driving.

We also know that every accident presents a unique set of facts and legal remedies.

Getting our Clients the Compensation they Deserve is What We Do

Our job as traffic accident lawyers is to explore those facts in detail, identify all sources of liability, determine dollar amounts that can be attached to losses that the victims and their families must face, and deal with insurance companies to ensure that bills are paid and losses are compensated for. Our reputation as litigation attorneys is well established. We never pressure our clients to "settle" when a case needs to go to trial to bring about the best results. We have recovered more than $100 million for personal injury victims in cases that had been rejected by other law firms.

Do not assume that if an automobile accident  was your fault, or if you collided with another motorist who is uninsured or underinsured, that there is no source of compensation for your losses. We urge you to let an experienced car accident attorney evaluate your case in plenty of time to prepare a claim or lawsuit before the statute of limitations runs out.

Experienced traffic accident attorneys at Aiken & Scoptur, S.C. offer free initial consultations, and handle cases on a contingency basis. We make house calls, even in distant locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, the Upper Michigan Peninsula, and Iowa. Contact us by phone or email.