Attorney Clayton Griessmeyer represents injured bicyclists
throughout Wisconsin. As a fellow athlete, he is able to
understand the impact of injuries upon people who love to
exercise. Attorney Griessmeyer has experience with bicycle
injury cases ranging from traffic citations to permanent brain
injury. He trained under Richard Duquette in Carlsbad, California
who has handled bicycle injury cases since 1983. Attorney
Griessmeyer races throughout the State, lectures to bicyclists
about legal issues, and stays abreast of changes to Wisconsin
Bicycle Laws. He maintains a blog of Wisconsin bicycling
related laws, events, races, rides, and advocacy issues and
sponsors various local athletic events. Most importantly,
Attorney Griessmeyer never represents insurance companies
against injured bicyclists unlike many other large law firms do.
Have you been hit by a car while bicycling? If so, do not give
any statement to the insurance adjuster who calls you. The
insurance company for the driver will call you as soon as
possible and seek a recorded interview. This recorded
interview will later be used as a basis for claiming you were at
fault for the collision-even if the facts show you were not.
Insurance companies deny liability even when their insured is
cited by the police and the bicyclist who gets hit is not cited.
By giving a recorded interview, you are making it easier for the
insurance company to deny your claim. Unless you have a
contract with the insurance company who is calling (for
example-uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage) you do not
need to speak with them and you should not speak with them.
Call a bicycle injury attorney immediately. Civil
attorneys get paid based on a contingent fee agreement.
Therefore it does not cost you anything to call and speak with a
lawyer. Seek immediate medical attention and be 100%
honest with your doctors. Your medical records will later
be disclosed to the insurance company. If you wait to get
treatment, the insurance company will say you failed to mitigate
you damages.
Seek contact information from everyone at the scene. Find
out if anyone took cell photos or video. Look for
surveilance video in the area.
Take photos of your injuries and keep taking photos as you are
healing. Once you are healed, it is easy for the insurance
defense lawyer to allege you are faking your injuries and were
not severely injured. Photo proof is the best to show your
injuries.
Do not repair or discard any potential evidence including your
bicycle, clothes, and other equipment. Keep track of all
medical appointments, bills, dates, treatment, and how the
collision affects your life and the lives of your loved ones.
The Law Office Of Clayton Griessmeyer
The office is located on Paoli Street
and Venture Court near Fireman's Park in Verona, Wisconsin.
Paoli Street is a main artery leading to some of Wisconsin's
finest bicycle road riding. Griessmeyer Law is located in the same
building as Fit Club Personal Training Studio, and SBR Coaching
and Training. The atmosphere is friendly and positive.
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