Matthew Brady, Author at Herrling Clark Law Firm

How Can PTSD and Emotional Trauma Affect an Injury Victim?

A personal injury can affect a person’s life in many ways. The physical injuries a person suffers are often the most obvious, since they will require medical treatment, and they may cause temporary or permanent impairments that affect a person’s ability to move around freely and return to their daily activities. However, a victim can also suffer “invisible” injuries that affect them emotionally. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common for [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00June 1, 2021|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

What Should Drivers Do to Prevent Bicycle Accidents?

Collisions between motor vehicles and bicycles occur far too frequently, and they are likely to lead to severe injuries for bicyclists. When a person on a bicycle is struck by a car or truck, they may suffer broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and serious sprains or dislocated joints. Even if a person is wearing a helmet, they may experience traumatic brain injuries, which can lead to temporary or permanent disabilities. [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00May 25, 2021|Bicycle Accidents|

How Is Fault Determined in a Multi-Vehicle Pileup?

While some car accident cases are straightforward, it is not always easy to understand who was responsible for a crash. Even in relatively minor collisions, there are a variety of factors that can play a role in determining who was at fault. When multiple vehicles are involved in a crash, understanding who was at fault can be even more complicated. Those who have been injured in multi-vehicle pileups will need [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00May 23, 2021|Car Accidents|

5 Things Drivers Should Know During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May has been designated Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by safety advocates. Motorcycle riders face the risk of being seriously injured in motorcycle accidents with other vehicles. In many cases, these collisions occur because drivers of passenger cars and trucks do not take the proper measures to drive safely around motorcycles. Drivers who act negligently may be held liable for injuries suffered by a motorcyclist in a collision, and injured cyclists [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00May 22, 2021|Motorcycle Accidents|

Causes of Truck Driver Fatigue That Can Lead to Dangerous Collisions

Tractor-trailer trucks are much larger and heavier than most other vehicles, and because of this, people in passenger cars and trucks are likely to suffer serious injuries in truck accidents. There are a variety of factors that can lead to collisions between commercial trucks and other vehicles, but one of the most common is driver fatigue. Truck drivers who attempt to drive while drowsy may nod off while behind the [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:08+00:00May 17, 2021|Truck Accidents|

What Are the Most Common Causes of T-Bone Collisions?

Of the various different types of car accidents and truck accidents that affect people in the United States, side-impact collisions are among the most dangerous. These accidents are often referred to as “T-bone collisions,” since when one vehicle strikes another vehicle from the side, the vehicles resemble a letter “T.” These types of collisions account for around 25% of all car accident fatalities. T-bone collisions can result in multiple different [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:08+00:00May 16, 2021|Car Accidents|

When Can a Spine Injury Lead to Paralysis?

Injuries that affect the spinal cord are some of the most serious forms of bodily harm that a person can experience. Spine injuries can occur in car accidents; slip, trip, and fall accidents; after being struck with a heavy object; and a variety of other situations. While it is well-known that injuries that damage the spinal cord can have multiple negative effects on a person’s health and well-being, not everyone [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:08+00:00May 15, 2021|Spinal Cord Injuries|

What Are the Most Common Reasons for Construction Zone Accidents?

There are many different types of dangers that affect drivers and others who use the roads. Construction zones are one issue that can increase the risks of car accidents. When driving in road work areas, drivers will often need to follow unfamiliar traffic patterns, and issues such as narrow lanes, abrupt edges, unexpected traffic stoppages, and construction equipment being operated close to traffic can put them at risk of being [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:08+00:00May 13, 2021|Car Accidents|

Who Is Liable for Injuries in ATV and Recreational Vehicle Accidents?

People in Wisconsin can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, especially once the weather warms up after a cold winter. Many residents and visitors to the state make use of off-road trails while driving or riding on ATVs. Unfortunately, recreational vehicle accidents can occur, and people may be injured due to the negligence of an ATV operator, a motor vehicle driver, a property owner, or a product manufacturer. In [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:09+00:00May 8, 2021|ATV Accidents|

Who Is Responsible for Truck Accidents Caused by Truck Tire Blowouts?

There are a variety of reasons that truck accidents take place. Collisions may be caused by negligent truck drivers, including in cases involving driver fatigue, traffic violations, or distracted driving. Truck accidents can also be caused by equipment failure on a truck, including situations where tires blow out and cause a truck driver to lose control of their vehicle. In these cases, it is not always clear who is at [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:09+00:00May 6, 2021|Truck Accidents|

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