Personal Injury / Wisconsin & Minnesota
Practice Areas » Wisconsin Personal Injury
Together Dan Hannula, Gary Halom and Ryan Scherz have over 60 years of trial experience. Dan Hannula began his career as a federal prosecutor and Gary Halom started as an assistant district attorney. Over the years we have represented clients in every courthouse in Northern Wisconsin, the federal courts, and at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We are not afraid to go to court.
The initial consultation is free - we also accept cases on a contingency fee. We don't get paid until we win your case. We understand that nothing can replace what you've lost. But this is the legal system's only way to get retribution. We can help you. And we know how to fight for you.
You don't have to call long distance or drive for hours to see your lawyer. In fact, we'll come to you. And, we'll return your calls promptly. We don't fly in to sign up clients - we live here in Northern Wisconsin and we take our client's needs seriously.
We represent people who have been injured. And we only represent people. We refuse to represent insurance companies or manufacturers. We don't try to be all things to all types of clients - we help clients who have been injured, on or off the job. We also help landowners who have had their property taken by the government or some large utility.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a personal injury case?
- What is the difference between personal injury and tort law?
- What materials should I keep track of?
- What is the difference between worker's compensation and personal injury?
- What is the process for a personal injury case? When can I expect to see results?
- What if I am too injured to go to work? What happens then?
- How am I going to be able to live if I am too disabled to work?
- Why Hannula and Halom?
What is a personal injury case?
Personal injury is when you are hurt because of someone else's negligence or wrongful act. Personal injury covers a wide spectrum: car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, dog bites and other animal attacks, Jet Ski® and other personal water craft injury claims, defective products, premises liability or injury because of a defect in a building, slip and fall, worksite accidents, etc.
What is the difference between personal injury and tort law?
Nothing. A "tort" is defined as a civil wrong and generally refers to what non-lawyers call personal injury law.
What materials should I keep track of?
Medical records, doctor's reports, prescriptions, police report, pictures of accident scene, and any correspondence with an insurance company.
What is the difference between worker's compensation and personal injury?
Both involve physical injuries. However, if you are injured in the job, it is called workers compensation. The workers compensation procedure is more straightforward and does not involve a court trial or a jury. Since it is so different, if you have a workers compensation injury, you should turn to the workers compensation page on this web site.
What is the process for a personal injury case? When can I expect to see results?
Every case is different. But, an offer of settlement is usually not made until you have completed all your medical treatments and your doctor can give your lawyer a final report.
What if I am too injured to go to work? What happens then?
You are entitled to claim compensation for all your out-of-pocket loses including your loss wages, the cost of your medical treatments, damages to your vehicle and other personal property, as well as general damages for disability, pain and suffering, etc.
How am I going to be able to live if I am too disabled to work?
You also are entitled to claim compensation for your loss of earning ability because of a permanent disability.
Accident report form from the Wisconsin DOT:
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/forms/mv4002.pdf
It’s what we do! Others claim that they do personal injury. But, unlike others, we do not represent insurance companies or large corporations. Injured people are our only concern. Our experience, knowledge, and compassion for injured people give every case we handle the attention it deserves. Our exclusive focus shows—we get results! We are ready, accessible, and available to address your questions and needs.
Daniel D. Hannula is a graduate of Marquette University and Marquette University Law School.
Gary J. Halom is a 1974 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a 1981 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Ryan graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2007. Since his admission to the Wisconsin Bar in October 2007, he has represented clients in serious motor vehicle accidents and landowners in condemnation litigation.