Home

Why Choose Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Madison Wisconsin

Experience matters when choosing a personal injury attorney. Not just the experience of the trial lawyer but the overall team that is involved in assisting you to bring your case to trial. With the right team of professional experts which include insurance experts, law enforcement experts, medical experts, researchers, and witness gathering experts. Health Staka and his team work aggressively to ensure that you have the proper representation. We only take cases we are confident in and work to provide you with communication through the entire process. When you contact us you will discuss your case directly with Heath Straka. We will listen to you and help you understand the merits of your case, factors you may not be aware of, and explain what we should do next to try and get you the award you deserve.

Call the personal injury attorney in Madison that has a reputation for winning and discipline for success. Speak with Heath’s legal assistants today to set up a time he can meet with you in person at our law firm in downtown Madison Wisconsin or discuss by phone or Zoom.

About Us

Welcome to Heath Straka Personal Injury Lawyers

I'm Health Straka, as one of Madison's top personal injury attorneys I have built an approach that we use for our customers that has gotten amazing results. With our team of professional investigators, medical experts, insurance experts, and expert personal injury lawyers we built a team that is designed to win. If you have had a injury or accident in Madison Wisconsin, Dane County, or South Central Wisconsin; I invite you to call us for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you. We are please to offer contingency options to make bringing your case to justice more affordable.

Schedule For

Free Consultation

Frequently asked questions

Answers to some of the most common personal injury questions we’re asked.

What Happens If Your Case Goes To Trial?

Personal injury law cases can vary in scope and determining factors. Many steps are involved in any lawsuit process and many cases need the right representation for you to get the other side to discuss how to make you whole again. We make every effort to aggressively negotiate on your behalf and our personal injury lawyers in Madison WI had a history of successfully winning cases outside of trial. However if your case was to go to trial here are some of the basics involved in the timeline.

Determine Jurisdiction for Filing: Your case must be filed in the appropriate court based on the type of case and location of incident.
Filing: Notice is filed that you are suiting the defendant for your injury
Discovery: At this state the parties involved had a right to request documentation from each other that may be used in trial.
Motions: Filing of motions are used to try to suppress evidence or throw your case out of court.
Arguments: Bother parties will use arguments and details to try to support their case. This may also involve examining witnesses.
Judgement: With the consideration of the evidence and arguments a judgement will be made which may include monetary damages or another remedy.

Many mitigating factors may come into scope when you are dealing with a personal injury case. The defendant will likely have a legal console that will defend them. Court proceedings can be complex in nature and it is equally important that you have the right team helping guide you through this labyrinth. Our team is composed of some of the best personal injury attorneys in Madison Wisconsin and Dane County.

When To Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer in Madison WI?

Accidents and injuries happen every day and oftentimes are linked to another person’s negligence. When someone has been reckless or negligent and caused you loss of work, medical bills, or other physical damages you will want an experienced trial lawyer working with you through the negotiation process. If you have been injured no matter how small, you should still consult with an attorney at our law firm to better determine what the next steps should be.

How Can I Afford To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?

Many of our clients have growing medical bills and physical damage that may be making it difficult to even work let alone pay for an attorney. For some of our personal injury cases we use a legal model called a contingency fee. With this structure our personal injury lawyers at our Madison Wisconsin office will take your case and front the fees and expenses. If this structure is agreed too then you will not owe anything unless your case is won. Our team is ready to help you better understand this by calling us today and discussing the facts about your personal injury suit.

When should I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Wisconsin?

First, it is important to note that your case may never go to court. Many cases are aggressively negotiated outside of court and before a trail ever happens. Regardless, it is vital if you have a case that many timelines are followed to the letter of the law and this includes many legal filings which Heath and his team will explain in detail with you. The most important date to be aware of is the statute of limitations for personal injury cases such as car accidents, bike accidents, motorcycle accidents or slip and fall cases. In Wisconsin, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is three years from the date of the injury. This means that if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you must file your lawsuit within three years from the date of the injury or you may lose your right to file a claim.

It is important to note that there may be exceptions to the three-year statute of limitations in certain cases. For example, if the injury was not immediately discovered, the statute of limitations may begin when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered with reasonable diligence. Additionally, if the injured person is a minor or has a disability, the statute of limitations may be extended.

It is highly recommended that you consult with our experienced personal injury attorney in Wisconsin as soon as possible to ensure that your claim is filed within the appropriate statute of limitations. Failing to file your claim within the statute of limitations can result in the dismissal of your case, even if you have a valid claim.

Do You Always Need A Personal Injury Attorney?

Being represented by the right personal injury lawyer in Madison can make all the difference in your case. With our team of personal injury attorneys we are able to examine the merits of your case and determine the facts, help evaluate and determine what damages you have incurred, and represent you through the number of hearings and court proceedings. Heath Straka and his teams have established a thorough vetting process that allows for us to determine the cost of the damages you have sustained through the negligence of someone else.

What We Do

Our Practice Areas

We provide expert advise and representation for personal injury related claims and lawsuits in Madison, Dane County, and South Central Wisconsin. Please take a look at some of the areas our law firm in Madison Wisconsin specializes in.

View All Practice Areas

Madison Car Accident Lawyer

If you're injury in a car accident our injury attorneys can help you.

Madison WI Wrongful Death Attorneys

There is no injury claim more serious then a wrongful death claim. Our law firm has expertise that can help your family get the justice you deserve.

Madison Motorcycle Attorney

motorcyclists are more vulnerable then other drivers when you have been injured due to another motorist's negligence we have expert lawyers in Madison Wisconsin that can help you

Slip & Fall Lawyers

When you slip or fall and injure yourself, your injuries can be as severe as a major car accident. Our attorneys in Madison Wisconsin work to make sure our slip and fall clients get justice and fight to get your paid.

Our Success

Our Cases Result

As a one of the largest personal injury law firms in Madison Wisconsin we have had many successful cases.

When you contact our personal injury lawyers they can help you better understand verdicts we have had for cases similar to your injury.

Our Attorney

Meet Our Attorney

Heath P. Straka

Personal Injury

Heather S.

Practice Area(s): Personal Injury

Heath was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. This was my first experience with a motor vehicle accident and he and his team (Elaine especially was very helpful) walked me through every step. Having a team like this I my side made an unpleasant experience a whole lot more tolerable. I would not hesitate to recommend to family or friends if they were to need an attorney.

Ken W.

Practice Area(s): Personal Injury

Heath is deliberate and attentive and worked hard to obtain a fair settlement. In addition, he is experienced and resourceful. I would recommend him as a personal injury lawyer.

Fejzi H.

Practice Area(s): Litigation

I’m not really one to write reviews online but he did good by me and helped me through a tough time. Heath did a great job. He cared for me and my wellbeing and that stuck with me throughout the entire process. It was clear that is what was first priority to him and that left me with a good feeling. I would definitely go back to him if I need to.

Patricia F-T