Commercial buses often carry dozens of passengers, few or none of whom are wearing safety belts. Combine that with the sheer size and force of a bus, and it is easy to see why bus accidents are so dangerous. Bus passengers and others on the road can easily have their lives forever changed by a bus accident. This is why the duty of commercial bus companies to operate safely is [...]
It is fairly well known that car accidents are more common around holidays. People go out and celebrate, often driving long distances to family or friends’ homes they rarely visit. These celebrations often include alcohol, or are tiring family events. If you or your minor child were hurt by a careless driver, getting in touch with a skilled lawyer should be your top priority. Especially on chaotic holidays where traffic [...]
Laws called “statutes of limitations” tell you how long you have to file a claim after a personal injury event. After the statute of limitations has passed, your claim expires and you can no longer seek compensation. In Wisconsin, the general rule is that after a car accident, you have three years to file a claim. However, waiting anywhere near that long is not a good idea. In car crash [...]
Your car’s airbags are designed to protect you during a hard collision. If your airbags deployed during a motor vehicle accident, odds are, you were hit with quite a bit of force. While airbags mitigate the risk of more serious injuries and death, they can cause certain injuries during deployment - especially if the airbag was defective. If you were involved in a car accident and injured by your airbags, [...]
Minor car accidents where there is relatively little damage to the vehicles, or “fender benders,” are by far the most common type of car accident. You have probably been involved in at least one fender bender during your lifetime. Sometimes insurance information is exchanged, a dent is patched up, and that is the end of the situation. Other times, fender benders can cause injuries much more serious than the damage [...]
Trucking accidents can be devastating. The size and weight of a commercial truck make wrecks involving them particularly dangerous, especially for those riding in smaller vehicles. Because trucks have the potential to cause so much damage, there are important safety standards trucking companies and drivers must follow to mitigate the risk of an accident. Some of these safety standards involve performing routine maintenance on trucks to make sure they are [...]
Construction work is a dangerous job. Construction workers routinely climb to great heights, use large and powerful machinery, and work around exposed electrical wiring, often in very hot weather. When something goes wrong on a construction site, the potential for severe injury to a worker is high. If you have been hurt in a construction accident, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as you can. Construction crews [...]
When you ride on a motorcycle as a passenger, you are putting a lot of trust in the driver. If an accident happens, motorcycle passengers are at high risk of sustaining very serious injuries. If you were hurt while riding on a motorcycle, you may be wondering how you can go about seeking compensation for your injuries. You will want an experienced attorney to conduct a thorough investigation as quickly [...]
In some states, the answer to “Is the rear driver always at fault for an accident? is yes. Wisconsin is not one of those states. Even if your vehicle rear-ended another vehicle, the driver in front can still be found partially or even completely responsible for the car accident depending on the circumstances. If you were hurt in a rear-end collision and feel that another driver was responsible, you should [...]
It is a common scenario after a seemingly minor car accident - the driver who caused the crash steps out of her vehicle, checkbook in hand. “How about instead of dragging the insurance companies and the police into this,” she says, “I just write you a check for the damage right now? How does $500 sound? It’s just a little dent.” While this kind of offer can be tempting, it [...]
