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Self-Driving Car Accidents: Who is Responsible?

12.12.2014

Google has recently made headlines for its work creating self-driving cars. While getting into a traffic accident with one of these cars is not likely to happen during tomorrow morning’s commute, they are interesting to consider in regards to more realistic circumstances: accidents involving cars owned by companies. The development of self-driving cars has caused […]

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Burn Injuries in Wisconsin

12.09.2014

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the number of fires across the United States has decreased over the past decade. In fact, in 2011 there were 1, 389, 500 fires compared to 1, 687, 500 in 2002. Although there have been fewer fires in recent years, the number of injuries caused by fires is still […]

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Road Rules: The Right-of-Way in Wisconsin

12.05.2014

Earlier this year, a Pulaski school bus carrying 26 passengers crashed after crossing a four-lane highway where traffic was moving 65 miles per hour. The bus collided with a westbound car which struck the passenger-side back corner of the bus. Tragically, one passenger in the car died. In addition, the driver of the car suffered […]

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Wisconsin Faces an Increasing Number of Car Accident Fatalities

12.02.2014

Car accidents occur at an alarming rate throughout the United States. In fact, in 2012, 109, 385 traffic crashes occurred in Wisconsin alone. Of those crashes, 601 people were killed. Losing a loved one in car accident can be devastating, especially when it is due to another driver’s negligence. Although there is nothing that can […]

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Wisconsin Trucking Accidents Result in Serious Injury

11.28.2014

A Green Bay woman recently suffered serious injuries when her car was struck by an eighteen wheeler attempting to turn around after driving the wrong way down the highway. The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 10/45 interchange. The semi-truck driver was driving southbound on U.S. 45 when he took the wrong ramp. According to the […]

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The Importance of Punitive Damages in Drunken Driving Accidents

11.25.2014

Losing a loved one in a car accident can be a tragic and traumatic experience. When the accident is the fault of an intoxicated driver, it is normal for other feelings such as anger and hostility to arise. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were more than 33, 000 convictions for drunken driving […]

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Understanding Damages in Personal Injury Cases

11.20.2014

When lawyers discuss civil lawsuits, particularly personal injury lawsuits, they will often talk at length about “damages.” Damages is a legal term which refers to the harm suffered by a plaintiff (“plaintiff” is the designation used to describe someone who is injured in an accident and who wishes to recover damages from another party). If […]

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Filing a Wisconsin Wrongful Death Lawsuit

11.19.2014

Wrongful death lawsuits are usually brought against a person whose negligence or intentional action caused someone’s death. Wrongful death lawsuits are often filed when a family member loses a loved due to a car accident, medical malpractice, products liability, or an accident that occurs at work. However, only one such category of family members has […]

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Preventing Wisconsin Motorcycle Accidents and Injures

11.14.2014

Motorcycle accidents often result in more devastating injuries or death than a typical car accident. The lack of a protective barrier and the force of the other vehicle ultimately leaves motorcyclists in a very vulnerable position on the road. In addition to this danger is the fact that drivers in cars and other vehicles are […]

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