Being injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or actions can be a terribly personal and traumatic ordeal. There can be physical, emotional, and psychological injuries that can last a lifetime, and change a person’s life, or their ability to enjoy it. A person’s ability to provide for themselves and their family financially, personally, and emotionally can be threatened or jeopardized. This is your life, and the stakes are high. You may have lost wages, reduced earning capacity, past, present, and future medical bills, pain and suffering, and a reduced quality of life, or ability to enjoy life.  Injuries for example often cause anxiety, depression, and weight gain.  The final chapter in the story, as to the final results and outcome, is often profound.  Dealing with multi-million dollar insurance companies is tricky.  They use million dollar software programs, and large teams of highly trained individuals to deny your claim, suggest you were at fault, or minimize your compensation.  Your own health insurance company may have a “subrogation” interest and may expect to get paid back all of the medical bills they paid –out of your settlement.  This is why a highly skilled attorney is necessary.  It’s imperative in fact.   You need an attorney that has handled a lot of cases, handled large cases, who knows exactly what they are doing.  Insurance companies keep statistics on which plaintiff’s lawyers actually litigate cases, and have trials when necessary.  They know which attorneys they can “low-ball” because those lawyers never fight hard, never go to court if necessary, and never have trials if necessary.  The insurance companies know me.  I beat them at trial three times last year accomplishing six figure verdicts.   Some law firms are notorious for advertising a lot on t.v., taking in a high volume of cases (which makes them rich), and settling those cases out for a small percentage of what they are worth.  I have had numerous clients fall prey to big advertising only to later regret not coming to me first.  Is your lawyer just looking to get their quick cut, or are they looking to maximize your results?  Ask your lawyer about the jury trials they have personally had in the last 5 years.  That will tell you if they are really a courageous tenacious fighter for you, or just hoping to get their quick easy cut at your expense.  There is no quick easy way to get the money you do deserve.  The insurance company never hands over money easily.  It takes work, and I am prepared to do that work.  My history, experience, and trial record speaks for itself.  Let’s do this the correct way.

Navigating the Social Security Disability system can be overwhelming, especially when facing a denied claim. David Allan Nelson helps clients through every step of the process, ensuring they have the best chance of securing the benefits they deserve.

Our firm will handle absolutely everything from the moment a client calls for help with his or her claim. We can help you with your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim.

A serious injury, disease or ailment can substantially limit your ability to work and carry on normal everyday activities. I am dedicated to helping people obtain the benefits they deserve, and we’re here to fight for your interests.

I have been handling family cases for 25 years. It is unlikely that your case involves a life issue that I have not dealt with. I have handled highly complex million dollar divorces, complicated custody/placement cases, adoptions, termination of parental rights, maintenance/spousal support, child support modifications, and everything in between. Few things in life can be as unsettling as having family law related problems. The process of working through family court issues can be exhausting. Nothing hits home more than when your problems lie at the very heart of things. Often, people are dealing with this chaos while anxious and depressed over the situation itself. I have witnessed good people of high character getting pulled down into the proverbial mud and behaving badly during their case. Because family law issues involve emotional interests intertwined with financial interests, they tend to bring out the worst in people. It doesn’t have to be that way. There is no reason why family cases cannot be handled efficiently, professionally, and with integrity.   Its understandable to be angry with the other side, but you don’t want to hate who you became during the process when you are done. If you are looking for a lawyer who will be a weapon for causing maximum pain, or be malicious and vindictive, you need to find a different lawyer.  I will advocate aggressively and professionally to protect your share of your marital property, will fight to protect your rights, and will strive to put you in the best position going forward. A divorce is an exercise in diplomacy, involving an ongoing cost-benefit analysis that forces one to pick their battles wisely. I will help you make educated, informed, calculated evaluations as to when we should dig our heels in and fight, and when it is advisable to compromise (don’t fight over the Tupperware). We will consider the tax implications of different decisions, and make sure we are comparing apples to apples when dividing property and debts. If we are dealing with custody and placement issues for children, we will do so in a manner that reduces the likelihood of return trips to court in the future, by solving all comprehensive issues. We will do all of this in an efficient, fair, and professional manner that leaves us both with our self-respect and integrity intact when the process is concluded.

In Wisconsin, most employers are required to carry workers compensation insurance, or be self-insured in the event an employee is injured during the course of employment. Workers compensation is not a fault-base system. If you are injured at work, regardless of fault, you may be entitled to compensation.  If you are injured at work . . . the first step is to report the injury to your employer. This report must be made within 30 days of the injury, and should be made at the time of the injury, if possible. If the injury is caused by exposure, such as carpal tunnel or hearing loss, you should report it as soon as you are informed by your doctor that work exposure may be the cause of the injury. After your report has been made, you have up to 12 years from the date of the injury to request a hearing, however, in most cases a denial of benefits should be contested as soon as possible.

Being charged with a crime is an extremely stigmatizing event. Many times, mistakes are made, and innocent people are charged. Even if you have some culpability, an attorney can help make sure your rights are protected, and that you are dealt with fairly. An attorney can help from the moment you realize you are in trouble. An attorney can help secure your release from jail during the duration of your case. In felony cases, an attorney should represent you at a preliminary hearing, to make sure the state has probable cause to charge you with the alleged crime.

You should make sure that the attorney you have retained has trial experience, and is willing and capable of having the matter tried before a jury. If the District Attorney does not provide a fair offer, a jury trial may be the only way to clear your name. Trial experience could mean the difference between going home, or going to jail.