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How Often Are Car Accidents Caused By Drugged Driving?

The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol are well-documented and understood, and people often take steps to avoid and prevent drunk driving. However, many people may not be aware that driving under the influence of controlled substances, prescription drugs, or over the counter medications can be just as dangerous. Concerns about drugged driving have increased in recent years due to a number of factors, including the legalization of [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:50+00:00July 17, 2019|Car Accidents|

Who Is Responsible for Truck Accidents Involving Unsecured Cargo?

When another vehicle collides with a commercial truck, the driver or passengers in that vehicle are likely to suffer serious injuries. Truck accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, but unsecured cargo is one particularly dangerous issue that can affect everyone on the road. When a truck’s load is not properly secured, cargo may fall from the truck. This can damage other vehicles and harm drivers or passengers, or [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:52+00:00July 10, 2019|Truck Accidents|

What Are the Effects of Electrocution Injuries?

Most people are familiar with the dangers presented by electricity. However, we are surrounded by electrical devices and wiring in our everyday lives, and the risks of electrocution are present in a wide variety of situations. Anyone who experiences electrocution should understand the effects of this type of injury and the options for pursuing compensation from a negligent party who was responsible. Effects of Electrocution Since the human body conducts [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:54+00:00July 9, 2019|Electrocution|

How Do Distracted Driving Laws Protect Against Motorcycle Accidents?

While everyone who uses the road faces some level of danger, motorcyclists are particularly at risk of injury. Since they do not have the protection that cars and trucks provide to their occupants, motorcycle riders and passengers are likely to be seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. Distracted driving is one issue that can endanger motorcyclists, since even when a driver is fully attentive, they may not see motorcycles on [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:55+00:00July 5, 2019|Motorcycle Accidents|

Can I Recover Compensation for Injuries in a Wisconsin Boat Accident?

During the summer months, many people enjoy boating and other water-related activities on the lakes and rivers throughout the state of Wisconsin. However, these activities carry some degree of risk, and it is important to follow the proper safety procedures. Unfortunately, even when boat operators and passengers do everything they can to stay safe, they may still suffer serious injuries in boating accidents. If injuries occur because of someone else’s [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:56+00:00June 30, 2019|Green Bay Boating Accidents Attorney|

How Wisconsin’s Direct Action Statute Affects Personal Injury Cases

A serious injury can have a huge impact on your life and your finances. In addition to paying for medical treatment, you may lose income if you are unable to work while you are recovering, and you may require ongoing rehabilitation or accommodations for disabilities. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit will allow you to recover compensation from the person responsible for your injuries. However, if your injury was [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:02+00:00June 28, 2019|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

Can a Blood Test Be Used to Diagnose a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be very serious, and they can occur in a wide variety of situations, such as car accidents and workplace accidents. The symptoms of a brain injury may not be readily apparent, and they may not appear until days or weeks after the injury occurred. However, they can have a major impact on the life of a person and their family, [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:03+00:00June 24, 2019|Wisconsin Brain Injury Attorney|

What Are the Most Common Causes of Work-Related Injuries?

Going to work should not put employees in danger of coming home at the end of the day with a severe injury. Unfortunately, workers are often injured while on the job. While some occupations are inevitably risky, all employers should take the time to make their workplace as safe as possible. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds in the [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:04+00:00June 19, 2019|Workers' Compensation|

What Are the Most Common Types of Neck Injuries?

Next to the brain, the spinal cord is the most important part of the central nervous system, and any injuries to the spine are not only likely to be incredibly painful, but they can result in paralysis, disability, and a long-term impact on a person’s ability to live and work. The neck is an especially vulnerable part of the spine, and it can be injured in a variety of ways. [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:08+00:00June 18, 2019|Spinal Cord Injuries|

How Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Deadly Truck Accidents

Tractor-trailer trucks are a familiar sight on the roads in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. Because many people are used to driving around large trucks, they may not realize the dangers that these vehicles present. Unfortunately, the drivers and passengers in other vehicles are likely to be seriously injured in a collision with a semi-trailer truck. In fact, out of the 4, 102 people who were killed in truck [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:09+00:00June 12, 2019|Truck Accidents|

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