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Common Ways Insurance Companies Act Unfairly

04.30.2015

Although every single car accident and the effects of such an accident are unique, there is often one common factor seen in the details of a claim for damages following an accident: an injured party often has to deal with an insurance company. Unfortunately, dealing with insurance companies after these accidents can be a frustrating, […]

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Understanding Fault in Civil Actions

04.27.2015

Fault is an important concept in most civil legal interactions—such as a lawsuit after a car accident. If one party asserts that another has caused him or her some sort of harm, several preliminary questions must be answered. Who is to blame? How much blame falls on each party? Was one party more at fault […]

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Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Rise Amongst Boomers

04.23.2015

Late last year a 60-year old man was headed to work on his motorcycle when the driver of on on-coming vehicle made a left turn in front of him. The turning driver did not properly judge the timing, and the motorcycle rider clipped the back end of the car. As a result, he was ejected […]

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SAFETY TIPS FOR THE WISCONSIN MOTORCYCLE SEASON

04.20.2015

Appleton Motorcycle Accident Attorneys As the weather warms up, more and more motorcycles are coming out of the garage, with riders ready to hit the road. Before you hop on your bike, remember to put safety first. Motorcycle riders have a higher risk of accidents and injuries than car passengers because of the lack of a protective […]

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High-Speed Chases: A Risk Drivers and Pedestrians Face on the Roads

04.19.2015

A 27-year-old Waukesha man was arrested for a dangerous high-speed chase that ended with his vehicle crashing into an animal hospital in New Berlin. Another man was arrested for leading police on a high-speed pursuit through the Twin Cities' suburbs—a chase that resulted in crashes with three other vehicles. High-speed pursuits such as these recent […]

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Uber and Lyft Making Moves in Wisconsin

04.17.2015

Despite only being able to officially operate in Milwaukee, the popular car service provided by Uber and Lyft is available in Madison and Green Bay without official regulation. Both companies and state legislators are attempting to fix that problem by pushing through legislation that would allow the companies (and related ones) to operate throughout the […]

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Oconomowoc Gas Explosion: State High Court Rules in Favor of Victims

04.04.2015

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that an insurer, responsible for specific liabilities, must share the costs and contribute to the settlement paid to victims of a gas explosion accident at a city construction site. This decision will lead to victims of the accident receiving compensation for their injuries at a faster rate. Explosion in […]

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More Victims of J&J's Defective Hip Implants Are Eligible to Settle

03.28.2015

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to settle additional lawsuits for its defective metal-on-metal hip products—a move that may result in Wisconsin hip replacement patients recovering for their faulty implants. Johnson & Johnson has provided an additional $420 million to its 2013 $2.5 billion settlement for patients injured by its defective hip implants. This newest infusion of […]

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Wisconsin Bicycle Accidents and Car Crashes

03.26.2015

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were 39, 370 injuries related to bicycle accidents in 2012. While this is only a small portion of traffic-related injuries that occurred in the state that year, the reality is that an accident can happen to anyone—especially as the weather improves more people venture outdoors on bicycles. Fortunately, […]

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