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Can I Recover Compensation for Injuries in a Wisconsin Boat Accident?

During the summer months, many people enjoy boating and other water-related activities on the lakes and rivers throughout the state of Wisconsin. However, these activities carry some degree of risk, and it is important to follow the proper safety procedures. Unfortunately, even when boat operators and passengers do everything they can to stay safe, they may still suffer serious injuries in boating accidents. If injuries occur because of someone else’s [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:56+00:00June 30, 2019|Green Bay Boating Accidents Attorney|

How Wisconsin’s Direct Action Statute Affects Personal Injury Cases

A serious injury can have a huge impact on your life and your finances. In addition to paying for medical treatment, you may lose income if you are unable to work while you are recovering, and you may require ongoing rehabilitation or accommodations for disabilities. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit will allow you to recover compensation from the person responsible for your injuries. However, if your injury was [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:02+00:00June 28, 2019|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

Can a Blood Test Be Used to Diagnose a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be very serious, and they can occur in a wide variety of situations, such as car accidents and workplace accidents. The symptoms of a brain injury may not be readily apparent, and they may not appear until days or weeks after the injury occurred. However, they can have a major impact on the life of a person and their family, [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:03+00:00June 24, 2019|Wisconsin Brain Injury Attorney|

Herrling Clark Law Firm Earns 16th Straight Post Crescent Readers’ Choice Honor

Herrling Clark Law Firm Earns 16th Straight Post Crescent Readers’ Choice Honor Appleton, WI June 24, 2019 For the 16th consecutive year, Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd. has received the Post Crescent Readers’ Choice Best of the Valley – Law Firm award. The Appleton publication’s annual honors celebrate the best in local services, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, chosen by readers throughout the Fox Valley area. “We have an incredible team [...]

herrlingclark2023-11-16T16:35:48+00:00June 24, 2019|Press Release|

What Are the Most Common Causes of Work-Related Injuries?

Going to work should not put employees in danger of coming home at the end of the day with a severe injury. Unfortunately, workers are often injured while on the job. While some occupations are inevitably risky, all employers should take the time to make their workplace as safe as possible. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds in the [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:04+00:00June 19, 2019|Workers' Compensation|

What Are the Most Common Types of Neck Injuries?

Next to the brain, the spinal cord is the most important part of the central nervous system, and any injuries to the spine are not only likely to be incredibly painful, but they can result in paralysis, disability, and a long-term impact on a person’s ability to live and work. The neck is an especially vulnerable part of the spine, and it can be injured in a variety of ways. [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:08+00:00June 18, 2019|Spinal Cord Injuries|

How Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Deadly Truck Accidents

Tractor-trailer trucks are a familiar sight on the roads in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. Because many people are used to driving around large trucks, they may not realize the dangers that these vehicles present. Unfortunately, the drivers and passengers in other vehicles are likely to be seriously injured in a collision with a semi-trailer truck. In fact, out of the 4, 102 people who were killed in truck [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:09+00:00June 12, 2019|Truck Accidents|

How to Treat Different Types of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can be extremely serious, and they may leave severe scarring if the burns are deep enough. What many people do not realize is that there are different forms of heat, each of which can cause burns. Dry heat is what people typically think of when they picture burns. The most common form of dry heat is a regular fire. Steam and hot liquids are classified as wet heat, [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:11+00:00June 11, 2019|Appleton Burn Accident Lawyer|

5 Ways Drunk Driving Increases the Likelihood of a Car Accident

Drunk driving is illegal in all 50 states, and the consequences are very serious if a person is caught driving under the influence. Drunk drivers do not only put themselves at risk when they get behind the wheel, but they also endanger everyone else on the road. While people’s opinions about how much alcohol is necessary for them to be considered “drunk, ” the law is very clear about the [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:14+00:00June 5, 2019|Drunk Driving Accidents|

Why Are Children Frequently Involved in Pedestrian Accidents?

Pedestrian accidents are extremely common across the United States, with 5, 987 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2016. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, our state is no exception, with around 60 pedestrians being killed and 350 being seriously injured every year. The age range of victims varies; however, the highest rates of pedestrian injuries and fatalities occur among elderly people and children between the ages of five [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:19+00:00May 31, 2019|Pedestrian Accidents|