Personal Injury Case Examples & Results

Read examples of real-life personal injury settlement amounts won by Steve Caya for his clients. All cases are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis. You pay nothing until we secure fair compensation for your claim.

Injured Milwaukee student receives $1.5 million settlement

Steve Caya obtained a policy limits settlement of $1,500,000 on behalf of his client who suffered a significant low back injury due to a balcony collapse. The client, a college student, attended a house party at a rental property in Milwaukee.The rental property included a second floor balcony that collapsed during the party resulting in injury. T...Read More

$1,200,000 settlement after a trucking accident

Steve Caya recovered $1,200,000 for a security guard who was struck by a semi-tractor-trailer truck leaving a business.This complex case involved multiple defendants from around the country, insurance coverage issues and allegations of contributory fault on the part of the security guard.After two years of aggressive litigation, the claim resolved....Read More

$950,000 settlement for biker injured by semi truck

Steve Caya was able to recover $950,000 for a motorcyclist who was seriously injured by a semi driver when the semi driver entered the motorcyclists’ lane of traffic. The semi driver denied he was responsible for the motorcyclists’ injuries.Within two days of the crash, Steve Caya’s team of experts reconstructed the crash and determined the acciden...Read More

Injury from fall leads to $900,000 settlement

Steve Caya obtained a $900,000 settlement on behalf of a client who sustained serious injuries as a result of a fall at a friend’s home. The homeowner’s insurer initially denied any premises liability and claimed the accident was entirely the client’s fault.Steve retained the appropriate experts to establish the doorway through which his client fel...Read More

$850,000 settlement for mild brain injury in low-impact car crash

Steve Caya was able to recover $850,000 for a client who suffered a mild brain injury after his vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle at a speed of less than three miles per hour.This very complex case required the use of numerous experts in various fields including Biomedical Engineering, Neuropsychology and Psychology. In addition, th...Read More

$766,000 verdict for a torn rotator cuff

Steve Caya obtained a jury verdict of $766,000 for a client who suffered a torn rotator cuff after his vehicle was struck from behind at a high rate of speed.The at fault driver was uninsured and the client’s own uninsured motorist carrier vigorously defended the claim. The client’s insurer made a top dollar offer of $175,000. Steve Caya refused to...Read More

$755,000 settlement for mild traumatic brain injury

After almost two years of intense litigation, Steve Caya was able to obtain a $755,000 settlement for a young woman injured in a car crash who experienced post concussion syndrome. The insurance company for the at fault driver fought tooth and nail hiring experts from around the country who claimed the client’s issues were psychological problems u...Read More

$750,000 settlement for low back injury in auto accident

Steve Caya obtained a $750,000 settlement for a young woman who sustained a significant low back injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident.Because the client had a pre-existing history of similar low back problems, the insurance company initially argued the client’s problems were due to the pre-existing injuries. After filing a lawsuit on beha...Read More

$650,000 settlement for injuries from motorcycle crash

Steve Caya recovered $650,000 for injuries sustained by a motorcyclist who suffered numerous fractures after an inattentive driver turned left in front of the motorcyclist.The insurance company for the at fault driver argued the policy limits available were only $300,000. Steve Caya reviewed the at-fault driver’s policy and successfully convinced t...Read More

$600,000 settlement for lower leg & wrist fractures

Steve Caya recovered $600,000 for a client who was struck almost head on by a driver who crossed the center line. The client suffered a lower leg fracture and wrist fracture. The materials Steve Caya and his team assembled and presented to the insurance company compelled the insurance company to pay this six-figure settlement without the need for a...Read More

$600,000 settlement for pedestrian hit by car

Steve Caya recovered $600,000 for a 95-year-old woman who was injured when struck by a car as she was walking in a convenience store parking lot. Steve Caya was able to secure the convenience store’s premises video that refuted the insurance company’s claim the incident was the fault of the injured party.If you were hit by car you can sue and get c...Read More

$575,000 Recovery for Internal Injuries Due to Auto Accident

Steve Caya recovered $575,000 on behalf of an elderly client who suffered numerous rib fractures and internal injuries in a motor vehicle collision.The case was complicated by the fact the client was elderly with pre-existing conditions and required the coordination of physicians from both Wisconsin and Florida.As an accident survivor and former in...Read More

$500,000 Policy Limits Recovery for Foot Injuries

Steve Caya obtained a policy limits settlement of $500,000 for a couple who were injured by an uninsured driver. Car accident injury attorney Steve Caya and his team worked closely with the clients’ treating physicians in order to establish the severity of the foot injuries. The expert reports submitted by these physicians left the insurer no choi...Read More

$500,000 policy limits recovery for a serious neck injury in a car crash

Steve Caya recovered the policy limits of $500,000 on behalf of a client who suffered a serious neck injury due to being in a rear-end collision with an inattentive driver.When another driver’s carelessness causes your injuries, Wisconsin personal injury law says you have the right to fair compensation. Proving fault and detailing the full scope of...Read More

$500,000 Settlement for a fractured leg in motorcycle accident

Attorney Steve Caya’s client suffered a serious leg injury in an accident, while riding a motorcycle in the City of Milwaukee.The accident occurred when the defendant driver attempted a u-turn while pulling away from a parking stall. The insurance company claimed attorney Caya’s client was substantially at fault and denied all of the medical treatm...Read More

$500,000 Settlement Resulting from a Fireworks Show Accident

Steve recovered $500,000 on behalf of an elderly woman who lost sight in one eye as a result of a Fireworks Show mishap.Steve was able to establish the fireworks display operators failed to follow safety ordinances and industry standards concerning spectator safety while conducting this show resulting in serious injury to Steve’s client.If you’ve b...Read More

$480,000 settlement for cervical facet syndrome after a car crash

Steve Caya recovered $480,000 for a client who developed cervical facet syndrome (a type of neck injury) as a result of the car accident. What makes this result so remarkable is that before filing a lawsuit on behalf of his client, Steve Caya offered to settle the claim for $400,000. The insurance company offered $80,000. After a year of litigation...Read More

$450,000 Settlement for a fractured pelvis

Attorney Steve Caya’s client suffered a serious hip injury and pelvic fracture as a passenger in a vehicle that crashed into a trailer located just off a rural highway.In addition to collecting this sum for his client, Attorney Caya was able to persuade his client’s health insurer to accept a fraction of what the insurer was arguably entitled to in...Read More

$450,000 Settlement Reached for Fatal Motorcycle Accident

Steve represented a motorcyclist who was killed when a van pulled from a stop sign into the path of the motorcyclist.Unfortunately, Steve’s client was intoxicated at the time of the incident, and it further appeared his motorcycle had defective brakes.Steve was able to hire the appropriate experts who determined that even if sober, the motorcyclist...Read More

$400,000 recovery for a hip injury from a car crash

Steve Caya recovered $400,000 for an elderly man who suffered a significant hip injury due to an inattentive driver.After filing a lawsuit against various insurers, the claim resolved in favor of Steve Caya’s client.Hip injuries from motor vehicle collisions can include a fracture, strain, bursitis (inflammation), dislocation, tendonitis and more. ...Read More

$350,000 settlement for wrongful death and $250,000 for minor children

In a tragic case, Steve represented the minor children of a woman who was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Wisconsin.The accident was the result of a government employee crossing the centerline and striking the vehicle of the deceased head-on. Initially, the government denied any responsibility, claiming the accident was due to an unforeseen m...Read More

$350,000 Settlement for wrongful death + $200,000 for consequential damages

Steve represented a young mother whose husband was killed while transporting logs for a lumberyard.While the deceased was in the process of unloading the trailer, a log rolled off the top striking the deceased and killing him instantly.The insurance company for the lumberyard initially took the position the lumberyard was not at all responsible and...Read More

$350,000 compensation for wrongful death from Wisconsin car crash

Steve Caya recovered the statutory maximum for a woman killed by a teenage driver. The tragic crash occurred when the deceased turned left in front of the teenage driver.The insurance company initially questioned fault on the part of the teen driver. Steve Caya’s accident reconstruction expert established the crash was due to the excessive speed of...Read More

$300,000 settlement for injured contractor who fell from a ladder

Client was performing “handyman” services inside of a large garage.Upon arriving home, the homeowner opened the garage door, knocking the client off a twelve-foot ladder, resulting in head injuries and shoulder injuries. The matter resolved for $300,000 out of court, without the need for a lawsuit.Navigating the finer points of Wisconsin law is a r...Read More

$300,000 recovery for Wisconsin woman injured in car crash

Steve Caya recovered $300,000 for a woman who suffered leg and hip injuries in a car crash.Prior to Steve Caya filing a lawsuit, the insurance company denied any responsibility for Steve’s client’s injuries and actually claimed the crash was the fault of Steve’s client.After Steve filed suit and deposed the other driver, the insurance company agree...Read More

$280,000 Leg injury settlement after motorcycle crash

Steve Caya recovered $280,000 for an injured motorcyclist who suffered an inner leg injury after being struck by an inattentive driver.The insurance company’s original offer was less than $100,000. Steve Caya filed a lawsuit on his client’s behalf and obtained compensation almost three times greater than the insurer’s original offer for his client....Read More

$262,500 Settlement for injuries caused by lack of fall protection

Steve Caya recovered $262,500 for a client who sustained a neck injury and shoulder injuries after falling from a roof.The client was injured while doing roofing work and the general contractor failed to provide fall protection to the subcontractors. The insurer denied liability throughout and alleged the client was responsible for his own injuries...Read More

$250,000 settlement after being rear-ended by a tractor trailer

After filing a lawsuit and engaging in intense litigation with the trucking company and its insurer, Steve Caya was able to obtain a $250,00 settlement for a couple who were rear ended by a semi truck resulting in knee injuries.After an injury-causing accident, the at-fault party’s insurance company isn’t likely to offer you the amount your claim i...Read More

$250,000 Policy limits recovery for facial injuries in auto accident

Steve Caya obtained a policy limit settlement of $250,000 on behalf of a client who suffered facial fractures when an inattentive driver turned left in front of the client’s pickup truck.Facial fractures from car accidents can involve anything from bruised cheekbones, to eye trauma, to multiple fractured bones in the face. These injuries are seriou...Read More

$250,000 settlement for golf cart lawsuit in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin woman who was a passenger in a golf cart suffered leg injuries after their cart was struck by another golf cart, driven by a minor in a retirement community.This complex case involved multiple parties as well as insurance coverage issues. Nevertheless, Steve Caya recovered the maximum $250,000 in available policy limits for his client.W...Read More

$250,000 Policy Limits Settlement After a Motorcycle Accident

In this particular case, the client was in a motorcycle accident when the at-fault driver turned left in front of the client’s motorcycle, causing the motorcyclist to sustain significant injuries.Motorcycle injury attorney Steve Caya was able to achieve a $250,000 policy limits settlement AND convinced the health insurer to waive their claim for re...Read More

$250,000 Settlement for Head and Neck Injuries After an Auto Accident

Janesville injury attorney Steve Caya was able to reach a $250,000 settlement on behalf of a client who sustained non-surgical head and neck injuries due to a rear end collision without the need for a lawsuit.Head injuries and neck injuries can cause lingering complications, require expensive medical treatment and even have a lifelong impact. If yo...Read More

$250,000 settlement for a surgically repaired broken clavicle in a car crash

The client suffered a broken clavicle and other related contusions and injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident.The matter resolved without the need for a lawsuit for the sum of $250,000.A broken clavicle is typically caused by a direct impact on the shoulder, which can happen as the result of a car accident, motorcycle crash or a slip and ...Read More

$225,000 Recovery for Wrongful Death as a Result of a Defective Balcony

Steve Caya recovered $225,000 for the family of a 69 year old man who was killed when he fell from a balcony during a social gathering at the defendant’s home.The decedent fell through a temporary railing. The case was complicated by the fact the defendant had no insurance and the decedent was legally intoxicated. In addition, the decedent was warn...Read More

$225,000 recovery for a leg scar caused by a rollover crash

Steve Caya recovered $225,000 for a young woman who suffered a permanent leg scar from a rollover car accident.When another driver is responsible for the accident that caused your injuries, scarring or disfigurement, you deserve fair compensation to make a full recovery.Unfortunately, the at-fault person’s insurer isn’t likely to share your views o...Read More

$220,000 Settlement for a Shoulder Injury Due to Low Speed Impact

In this case, the client was stopped at a stop sign and struck from behind by a truck that had “rolled” into the rear of client’s vehicle.The insurance company did not believe the impact was forceful enough to cause injury. After filing a lawsuit, Rock County injury lawyer Steve Caya was able to establish the shoulder injury, surgery, wage loss, et...Read More

$200,000 Recovery for Injuries Due to a Slip and Fall

Steve Caya recovered $200,000 on behalf of a client who suffered a serious knee injury requiring surgery.The client was injured when she slipped on a wet floor entering a store. The store denied liability and Steve Caya filed suit. After filing suit, Steve Caya discovered a store video that showed the event and, thereafter, the store agreed to reso...Read More

$200,000 settlement for Wisconsin dog bite victim

Steve Caya recovered $200,000 for an 8-year-old girl who was bitten in the face by a next door neighbor’s dog.The insurance company’s original offer was $50,000. After Steve Caya filed a lawsuit on behalf of the dog bite victim, and deposed the dog owner and other witnesses, the insurance company changed its position.Insurance companies and their l...Read More

$200,000 Settlement for Neck Injuries and Headaches from Racing Teenagers

Steve recovered $200,000 for a client who suffered neck injuries and severe headaches resulting from an automobile accident caused by two teenage drivers racing on a busy city street in Wisconsin.Do NOT ignore it. Your injuries were caused by the accident's perpetrator, and you deserve compensation for your pain. Whiplash after a car crash can be p...Read More

$150,000 Settlement for neck and back injuries in auto accident

In this car accident claim, the client suffered non-surgical neck injuries, back injuries and related headaches.After filing a lawsuit, Steve was able to achieve $150,000 for his client without the need for a trial.If you’ve been injured in a crash someone else caused, Wisconsin personal injury law entitles you to seek financial compensation for yo...Read More

$175,000 settlement for motorcycle passenger after crash

Steve Caya recovered $175,000 on behalf of a client who was a passenger on a motorcycle. The crash occurred when a vehicle did a U-turn in front of the motorcycle.Steve Caya established the vehicle owner was negligent as well as the motorcycle operator for following the vehicle too closely.Insurers for both the vehicle operator and motorcycle opera...Read More

$150,000 Settlement Arising from a Trucking Accident

In this particular case, Steve’s client was an over-the-road trucker who was involved in a collision in the state of Connecticut.Steve’s client’s semi-tractor/trailer was struck from behind by another semi-tractor/trailer in rush hour traffic. The trucking company was not convinced Steve’s client’s injuries were due to the accident. After filing a ...Read More

$150,000 Settlement as a Result of a Hunting Accident

In this unique case, the client was bow hunting from a tree stand in Wisconsin.While sitting in his tree stand, the client was struck in the face by shotgun pellets from a hunter who mistakenly believed Steve’s client was a turkey. Fortunately, Steve’s client did not sustain any loss of vision and was able to make a full recovery. The matter resolv...Read More

$137,500 Settlement for a Broken Ankle in Motorcycle Accident

The client sustained a broken ankle as a result of being struck while operating a motorcycle in Wisconsin.The accident occurred when a teen driver failed to keep a proper lookout and turned left in front of the motorcyclist. Attorney Steve Caya was able to achieve a settlement of $137,500 without the need for a lawsuit.As a motorcyclist himself and...Read More

$129,000 Settlement for an Injured Shoulder in a Trucking Accident

In this case, the client was an over-the-road trucker who was involved in a motor vehicle/truck collision while operating his semi-tractor/trailer.Janesville truck accident injury lawyer Steve Caya was able to achieve a $129,000 settlement for his client without the need for a lawsuit.Trucking companies are very quick to respond after a trucking ac...Read More

$125,000 Settlement for a Slip and Fall Hip Injury

In this case, the client was a senior citizen who sustained injury to her hip when she tripped on an uneven surface after exiting a hotel resort entryway.The case was complicated by the client’s pre-existing history of similar problems, including a previous hip replacement surgery. The matter resolved for $125,000 without the need for a lawsuit.Vis...Read More

$120,000 Settlement for Wisconsin Motorcyclist with Injured Clavicle

Steve Caya obtained a settlement of $120,000 on behalf of a Wisconsin motorcyclist who sustained a clavicle injury. A pickup truck pulled out from a stop sign in front of the motorcyclist causing the motorcyclist to lose control and crash. The case resolved without the need for a lawsuit.Whether your motorcycle accident involves a semi truck, picku...Read More

$100,000 settlement for wrist injury from trip & fall in hardware store

Steve Caya recovered $100,000 for a woman who suffered a wrist injury when she tripped on a defective rug at the entryway of a hardware store.If you’ve hurt your wrist in an accident that someone else (or an organization) is responsible for, you have the right to seek compensation.Your wrist injury may entitle you to claim compensation for lost inc...Read More

$88,500 Settlement for PTSD and Neck Strain in Car Crash with Cattle

Steve Caya obtained a settlement of $88,500 on behalf of a client who suffered PTSD and neck strain when her vehicle struck cattle on a highway in the middle of the night. Steve Caya’s investigation of the incident established the livestock were able to escape the fenced area as a result of pallets falling on the fence and knocking the fence down. ...Read More

$85,000 recovery for Wisconsin dog bite victim with hand injury

Steve Caya recovered $85,000 for a dog bite victim who suffered a laceration to his hand.Steve’s investigation established the dog had bitten a person previously, resulting in Steve’s client being entitled to double damages under the Wisconsin Dog Bite Statute.Even minor dog bites can cause severe bacterial infections. More serious dog bites can ca...Read More

Steve Caya has won clients millions of dollars in compensation

Steve Caya has won millions of dollars' worth of settlements for serious injuries suffered due to negligence. Check out case examples & settlement results for specific types of claims:

Many accident victims ask what a typical settlement for pain and suffering is. The answer: each case is unique, so there isn’t a “typical” amount for pain and suffering. Learn more about how pain and suffering damages in Wisconsin are handled.

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When you’ve suffered a severe or catastrophic injury, you have a right to vigilant legal representation and just compensation to help you heal from your injuries and get back to your life. Whether you need an attorney experienced in motorcycle crash claims, car accident investigation, wrongful death or any circumstances causing injury through no fault of your own, Steve Caya has the experience and grit to win truly fair settlements for accident victims.

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