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Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes? Common Workplace Injuries

01.30.2026

A typical day at work is often routine, filled with familiar tasks and a steady pace. However, in an instant, an unexpected accident can disrupt your livelihood and leave you facing an uncertain future. When an injury occurs on the clock — whether you are at a construction site, in a retail store, or in […]

Wisconsin May Become a Five Strikes State

02.18.2015

Bipartisan legislation is said to be on the verge of introduction at the state’s capital that will look to punish chronic drunk drivers. Representative Eric Genrich (D) from Green Bay and Representative Andre Jacque (R) from De Pere are working on a bill that will permanently revoke the driving privileges of chronic drunk drivers. Similar to […]

Snowmobile Safety Tips for Wisconsin Riders

02.13.2015

As the snow season gets into full swing, snowmobiling becomes a preferred method of transportation for many outdoor enthusiasts. Wisconsin is the birthplace of snowmobiling and has over 25, 000 miles of groomed trails available to riders. However, snowmobiles can be as dangerous as cars if not operated properly. Last year Wisconsin reported 23 snowmobiling fatalities. […]

Study by UW Says Helmets Reduce Winter Sports Head Injuries

02.11.2015

University of Wisconsin (UW) Health has established a multidisciplinary group that is studying how to prevent, or at least limit, traumatic and life threatening brain injuries. Helmets used by snowboarders and skiers have been one of the main prevention methods the group is studying. Brain Injuries in Skiing and Snowboarding In its press release, UW […]

Product Liability for Dangerous and Defective Products

02.06.2015

When a person experiences sickness caused by a drug's unknown side effect, or is seriously hurt by a dangerous or defective product, he or she may be able to recover the costs of his or her injuries through a products liability lawsuit. Products liability law protects consumers from products that were defectively designed or did […]

Property Ownership Not Enough to Establish Dog Ownership

02.04.2015

The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently altered how Wisconsin's dog bite statute, Wis. Stat. § 174.02, can hold property owners liable for dog bite injuries. It is now more difficult to win money from the owner of a property where a bite occurs. In Augsburger v. Homestead Mutual Insurance Company, the highest court in the state addressed […]

WISCONSIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAFETY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

02.02.2015

Appleton Personal Injury Lawyers Every winter, Wisconsin is blanketed with acres upon acres of soft, fresh snow. This snow cover is ideal for snowmobile enthusiasts who carve out riding trails and enjoy the frozen scenery of winter. Like other recreational vehicles, such as ATVs and jet skis, snowmobiles can be dangerous. In 2014, a total […]

Wisconsin Workplace Injury Rates and Workers' Compensation

01.31.2015

Mill Fire in Green Bay Recently, firefighters spent hours trying to extinguish a fire in the Proctor & Gamble mill in Green Bay. The fire, caused by a paper machine, occurred during the middle of a workday. The fire extended into a paper dryer and the roof above the machine. The fire was finally put […]

Devastating 193-Vehicle Pileup on I-94

01.29.2015

A fiery crash involving 193 vehicles recently shut down Interstate-94 near Galesburg, Michigan, for over 12 hours. The pileup served as a stark reminder of how dangerous winter driving can be in the Great Lakes region. Thirty-four cars and 26 tractor-trailer trucks were involved in the wreck on the eastbound side of the interstate. Eighty-three […]

Recreational Activities: Injuries Sustained on Another’s Property

01.26.2015

Recreational activities such as snowmobiling, sledding, hunting, fishing, camping, and berry picking are popular in Wisconsin. However, if you or a loved one has suffered an injury during one of these activities, you may have been told there is no way to recover for your injuries under current Wisconsin law. But, with an experienced attorney […]

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