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Largest “Soft Tissue” Auto Accident Verdict in Sheboygan August 28, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Personal Injury Law, Wisconsin Auto Accidents.
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That’s according to the presiding Sheboygan Judge’s memory from his 20 years on the bench.  The Jury came back with this verdict in my trial yesterday afternoon.  The trial against State Farm lasted about 3 days.

Before trial (this is a topic for another post) and when I returned to the office we did a few searches on Verdict Reporting companies.  From what we can find there were no soft tissue verdicts in reach. 

Now that the trial is over I’ll have more time to post and get back to my ‘old’ self.

Watch for more posts soon.

Trial August 25, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury.
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Sorry for the lack of posts these past weeks.  I’ve been preparing for trial.  It starts today and is scheduled to last through Thursday.

I’ll be back online soon.  Thanks for your patience!

Defense or Independent Medical Exams? August 25, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury.
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Actually, there is rarely anything “Independent” about medical exams requested by an insurance company. The insurance company pays for the exam. It’s easy to understand that the doctor is biased. This quote from an “Independent” medical doctor is eye opening: “If you did a truly pure report,” he said later in an interview, “you’d be out on your ears and the insurers wouldn’t pay for it. You have to give them what they want, or you’re in Florida. That’s the game, baby.” Read the story from the New York Times. It deals with workers’ compensation in New York but it is certainly relevant for Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation claims. Something interesting about this article is the changes that NY has implimented for its “I.”M.E.’s. They allow the exams to be tape recorded or videotaped. Seems reasonable to me! In Wisconsin personal injury law plaintiffs’ attorneys who ask that an exam be taped or recorded receive a strong objection from the insurance company. Sometimes even having a friend or family member attend an exam isn’t allowed. Last I checked no Wisconsin Appellate Court has held whether a Defense Medical Exam (that is a more accurate description) performed for a personal injury claim may be tape recorded or videotaped. Federal Courts have held that a Defense Medical Exam regarding a psychiatric examination may be recorded. Zabkowicz v. West Bend Co., 585 F. Supp. 635 (E.D. Wis. 1974). (See this outline from an Insurance Defense Firm located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin).

Jon Groth is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney handling cases throughout Wisconsin and most recently in West Allis, Sheboygan, Plymouth, and Germantown.

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Client Referrals August 13, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury.
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Probably the best compliment an attorney can get happens when a former or current client refers someone to you.

I discussed client referrals in a recent interview with the Wisconsin Law Journal.

If You Happen To Work In Milwaukee … July 27, 2009

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Actually, Downtown Milwaukee then you had better take part in the Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District’s Downtown Employee Appreciation Week.   That was a lot to say in one sentence.

Check out milwaukeedowntown.com for more information. 

Be sure to wear a paperclip to show you are “in the know.”  

FYI, Tuesday is the World’s Largest Coffee Break in the Third Ward.  Get there between 9:30am and 10:30am.

Pre-Settlement Funding Companies July 8, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law.
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I was recently interviewed about pre-settlement funding companies.  Here is a link to the article in the Wisconsin Law Journal written by Jack Zemlicka.

Online Lawyer Directories June 24, 2009

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Avvo and Justia aren’t just out there they are making waves, often on the first page of any “attorney” or “lawyer” search results.

Jane Pribek of the Wisconsin Law Journal has a good article about these online lawyer directories.  I recommend you bookmark Jane’s page.  I make a point to read her stuff.

Understanding Medical Tests June 23, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law.
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Part of our job as personal injury attorneys is to understand an injured victim’s medical records.  It’s important to know what certain tests show in order to best advocate for an injured party.

Quad Cities Injury Lawyers Blog has a good tip.  Simply check out You Tube.   I’ve used RXlist.com to better understand medications that client’s take.  I’ve used Medicinenet.com for a written description of procedures and tests.   So, why not use You Tube for a video of the same thing.  It’s pretty impressive.  I can’t vouch for the accuracy but after reading about a procedure or test you can tell if what you are seeing is, in fact, the proper procedure/test.

Jon Groth is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney handling cases throughout Wisconsin and most recently in West Allis, Janesville,  Plymouth,  and Germantown.

If you’d like to submit a question or case please complete a case submission form.

Rotator Cuff Injury June 18, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Motorcycle Collisions, Personal Injury Law, Wisconsin Auto Accidents.
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“Rotator Cuff Injury”

I think this is a phrase that is pretty widely used.  We often hear  announcers talk about a rotator cuff injury during a football game.  It’s pretty common.  But, this phrase is so widely used that it may not be completely understood.  Everyone assumes that everyone else knows what it means.

Well, the Doe Report has some medical illustrations of  a shoulder and rotator cuff.  Take the opportunity to look it over.   It is pretty interesting stuff.

Personal injury attorneys use these types of illustrations often to help teach juries about the objective findings of injury.  People can talk and talk but looking at picture often makes the information sink in.

#260 June 17, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury, Personal Groth, Personal Injury Law.
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Shameless self promotion ahead.

According to Avvo.com and Alexa this blog (www.jonpgroth.com) ranks #260 among legal blogs.  Thanks to all of the readers who take the time to click on this site.  Also, thanks for every website owner who directs links to this site.

I think #260 out of all of the legal blogs on the internet isn’t that bad!

Watch out Juris Dynamics (#259) I’m coming after you!