Personal Injury Attorneys in Eau Claire, WI

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How we match your Eau Claire personal injury case

When you submit a Eau Claire personal injury matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A personal injury matter needs someone who handles personal injury work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Wisconsin law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Wisconsin who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Personal Injury cases in Eau Claire

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Interstate 94 and U.S. 53 funnel commuter and freight traffic through Eau Claire, and winter crashes cluster on the river bridges and highway interchanges where ice forms first. Add campus foot traffic near UW-Eau Claire, busy retail corridors, and the Chippewa River trail system, and injury claims here run the full range from vehicle collisions to recreational and negligence-based accidents. Most are filed in Eau Claire County Circuit Court, where Wisconsin's comparative fault approach allows responsibility to be divided among the people involved. DearLegal matches you with a Wisconsin-licensed attorney who handles personal injury cases in Eau Claire, with a free review.

Injury lawsuits arising in Eau Claire are filed in Eau Claire County Circuit Court.
I-94 and U.S. 53 carry heavy truck traffic through the area, and winter road conditions are a recurring factor in serious crashes.
Crashes just west of the state line fall under Minnesota law, and nearby incidents may belong in Chippewa or Dunn County instead.

Wisconsin personal injury rules at a glance

Eau Claire cases run under Wisconsin law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Wisconsin page.

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Statute of Limitations: 3 years
3 years from the date of injury (Wis. Stat. § 893.54)
Fault Rule: 51%
Modified comparative fault, 51% bar (Wis. Stat. § 895.045) — no recovery if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants
Damages Cap: No cap
No general cap on compensatory damages in standard PI. Medical malpractice non-economic capped at $750,000 under Wis. Stat. § 893.55(4)(d). Government tort caps apply under § 893.80.
Government-Claim Notice: Wisconsin tort
Wisconsin tort claim notice under Wis. Stat. § 893.80: 120-day written notice for state and local government claims; damage caps apply ($50,000 generally; $250,000 for certain wrongful death).
Joint and Several Liability: 51%
Modified — defendants 51% or more at fault are jointly liable; less than 51% are severally liable (Wis. Stat. § 895.045(1)).
Typical attorney fee: 33%
33%–40% contingency — no fee unless you win

Exhibit D

How much do Eau Claire personal injury attorneys cost?

Sample settlement statement

Wisconsin · Personal Injury

Recovery$100,000

Attorney fee · 33%− $33,000

Case costs (advanced by firm)repaid at the end

To you$67,000

Due today$0

Try a different recovery$100,000

$5,000$3,000,000

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

Most Wisconsin personal injury attorneys work on contingency: the fee is a share of what they recover, and nothing if they don’t.

Personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. Wisconsin’s 120-day government notice and unique double-damages dog bite statute shape strategy. Case expenses are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

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Exhibit F

Eau Claire personal injury questions, answered

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Generally in Eau Claire County Circuit Court when the injury happened within the county. If it occurred in Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, or over the border in Minnesota, another court's rules apply. An attorney will identify the right venue based on where the incident happened and where the defendant is located.

Often yes. Wisconsin allocates fault among the people involved rather than automatically barring anyone who shares blame, and your recovery is reduced to reflect your share. Insurers push hard to inflate your percentage, so it is worth having an attorney evaluate how fault is likely to be divided.

Wisconsin sets deadlines that vary by claim type, and claims against a government entity like a city or county typically carry much shorter notice requirements. Do not rely on a general figure; a Wisconsin attorney can confirm the deadline that applies to your situation.

Three years from the date of injury under Wis. Stat. § 893.54. Wrongful death is three years from the date of death under § 893.54(2). Wisconsin tort claim notice under § 893.80 must be filed within 120 days for state and local government claims.

Under Wis. Stat. § 895.045, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants you recover nothing. Modified joint-and-several at the 51% threshold.