Our first consultation for your injury claim is free and with no obligation from you. We do not charge you any fee at all unless we recover compensation for you in your injury case. As is true of almost all experienced personal injury firms, our standard fee is a percentage of the recovery. Our ethical code requires that our fee agreement be in writing and we will discuss all options with you before you hire us.
Rather than requiring you to pay us attorney fees on an hourly basis, as your case progresses, sometimes over the course of several years, we receive a percentage from any recovery for our fees. You don’t have to worry about having money to pay us for our work as your case moves forward, and we have an extra incentive to maximize your recovery amount.
Unlike some other firms, you will always work directly with an attorney at Clifford & Raihala. While you work one-on-one with your attorney, he or she will utilize staff expertise or outside experts in any way that may benefit your case. At some firms, your case is handled from start to finish by paralegals, investigators, clerks, or other staff. At Clifford & Raihala, you will be represented by an attorney, not a staff member.
Your initial consultation will be with an attorney, not a staff person. We will ask you some questions in order to best understand your injury case. There will be no fee or obligation for this consultation. We know this is a difficult and confusing time for you and your family, but this meeting provides you with the opportunity to explain what happened to you. We will explain your legal rights, how cases such as yours are handled, and how we can help you. You will be able to ask us about our experience and similar cases we have handled. It is your chance to see if you feel comfortable with our firm and can trust our ability to help. We are happy to discuss real life examples of the results we have provided clients if you’d like to know about our expertise and track record. If you retain us, we will take the burden of all legal and insurance issues off your shoulders.
If you are more comfortable with an attorney coming to you or meeting by phone or video conference, we are happy to do that.
Yes. Unfortunately, insurance companies generally do not provide unrepresented individuals with the fair and just compensation an injured person is entitled to receive under the law. Nor do they provide you with necessary information about your rights and how to protect them. You need someone on your side. At Clifford & Raihala, we have the experience, expertise, and skill you need working for you. We will be with you every step of the way.
Not necessarily. A large majority of our cases are resolved without the need to file suit and, of those filed, most are settled before trial. For example, Clifford & Raihala was hired in a case where a bicyclist was killed. Another law firm obtained no results at all for the surviving family in over 6 months. Within 3 months of taking it over, we settled the case for $2,000,000 without filing suit or going to trial.
For 50 years, the trial attorneys of Clifford & Raihala have been winning verdicts and settlements for people injured in car, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents, as well as in the workplace. The lawyers of Clifford & Raihala are skilled, experienced litigators whose knowledge of the law and commitment to fighting for their clients consistently win results for clients and their families. We deal with insurance companies on a daily basis and speak their language. This leads to successful negotiations for our clients.
Our Accomplishments
- Highest National Law Firm Rating
- Wisconsin Trial Lawyer of the Year (Keith Clifford)
- National Board Certified Trial Specialist (Keith Clifford)
- Past President – Wisconsin Association for Justice
- Rated Among Madison’s Top Personal Injury Attorneys
- Licensed to Practice Law in Illinois (John Raihala)
- Wisconsin Association For Justice, Members of the Board of Directors (Keith Clifford)
Yes. We know jury trials can be emotionally draining for most people. Because we have tried cases to juries ranging from auto collisions to complex claims involving catastrophic injuries or death from acts of negligence, insurance companies respect us and are more likely to settle claims with our firm. But if the insurer will not reasonably compensate you voluntarily, and if we believe we can obtain a better result with a trial, we will tell you and let you decide if you want your case to be tried in court.
Under the law, persons injured by the negligent conduct of another are entitled to just and adequate compensation under most circumstances.
Damages are determined by a number of factors including:
- Physical and mental pain and loss of enjoyment of life
- Economic hardship or financial loss
- Impairment of future earning capacity
- Physical impairment and/or disfigurement
Our No-Fee Promise
We’re in this together. You will not pay a fee unless we win your injury case. We have obtained some of the largest recoveries in Wisconsin history. Let us show you what we can do to help you.
Information Is Power
Accidents can be complicated, and you want to find the best lawyer to fit your needs. We understand. That’s why you can ask Clifford & Raihala a question for free. No obligation.
We Fight For You
When you want justice, you want Clifford & Raihala. We have recovered millions of dollars for people in a variety of cases, including motorcyclists, bicyclists, drivers, pedestrians and passengers who were injured by negligent conduct.
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