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Rear-End Collisions Can Cause Surprisingly Severe Injuries

Statistics indicate that rear-end collisions are, by far, the most common crash in America. In fact, as many as 1.7 million occur each year. Still, there is little attention given to the severe injuries that can result; most people wrongly assume that, because they often occur at reduced speeds, the risk of injury is small. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Common Rear-End Accident Injuries Victims in rear-end [...]

admin2016-10-21T09:38:00+00:00October 21, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

The Burden of Proof in Personal Injury Claims

Personal injury claims are highly complex matters, and victims who choose to pursue them on their own are often unprepared for the battle they must face. Unfortunately, this can place them at risk for a reduced settlement or a denied claim. Do not let this happen to you. Understand what the burden of proof is, how it can affect your case, and how you can ensure your rights are skillfully [...]

admin2016-10-19T09:20:00+00:00October 19, 2016|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

Injured on the Job as a Temp? Know Your Legal Rights

National estimates suggest that as many as 17 million workers are employed under a temporary contract. Studies also suggest that such workers are at an overall higher risk for injury than traditionally hired employees. Yet few temp workers know what their rights are when an injury does occur. Some may even miss out on compensation that was rightfully owed to them. Do not make this same mistake. Instead, learn what [...]

admin2016-10-14T09:07:00+00:00October 14, 2016|Appleton Workers' Compensation Lawyers|

Social Media Use and Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

Social media has become a popular way for people to connect and interact, but it has also become a minefield of evidence for attorneys, judges, insurance companies, and even law enforcement. In fact, sources like blogs, Twitter, and Facebook are increasingly making an appearance in courtrooms, and even in personal injury cases outside of a courtroom, which often catches injured accident victims off guard. If you are the plaintiff in [...]

admin2016-10-12T09:11:00+00:00October 12, 2016|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

A Recipe for Disaster: Wisconsin’s Already Too-High Drugged Driving Rate and the Rise in Opioid Use

Opioid abuse is on the rise in Wisconsin and has resulted in a 70 percent increase in fatal drug overdoses over the last decade. The impact of this tragedy grows to epic proportions when you consider the many ways that drug users can put others in harm’s way – namely getting behind the wheel of a car while they are intoxicated. Already the state with the highest drugged driving rate [...]

admin2016-10-07T09:39:00+00:00October 7, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Unsecured Truck Loads Pose a Risk to Other Road Users – Know Your Rights

If you have ever experienced anxiety driving behind or next to a semi-truck, there is probably a good reason why. Large, heavy, and intimidating, freight vehicles are capable of causing an accident of catastrophic proportions. Of course, when most people think about the possibility of a large truck accident, they think of a collision. Yet unsecured loads also pose a hazard to other road users – one that can be [...]

admin2016-10-05T09:15:00+00:00October 5, 2016|Truck Accidents|

Study Reveals Concerning Information on the Accident Rate of Self-Driving Cars

Ever since self-driving cars became a reality, drivers and safety advocates have been on the edge of their seat, just waiting for their widespread release. Unfortunately, we may still be a long way off from that actually happening, especially since a study revealed that, mile-for-mile, self-driving cars have an auto accident rate that is higher than conventional, person-driven cars. There is a bright side, however. The following information explains further. [...]

admin2016-09-29T09:55:00+00:00September 29, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Stem Cell Therapy is Giving Hope to Spinal Cord Injury Victims

While any spinal cord injury can drastically diminish a victim’s quality of life, those that involve the cervical nerves can be especially devastating. Some of these victims suffer complete paralysis and need around-the-clock care. Others may retain the use of their arms or hands but still need assistance with basic daily living activities, such as getting dressed or moving from their bed to a motorized wheelchair. Thanks to an ongoing [...]

admin2016-09-27T09:47:00+00:00September 27, 2016|Spinal Cord Injuries|

Injuries Commonly Sustained During Rear-End Accidents

With approximately 1.7 million collisions each year, rear-end crashes are one of the most commonly experienced accidents in the United States. They cause 1, 700 deaths and as many as 500, 000 injuries each year. They can also have a long-lasting impact on the lives of victims. If you have been involved in a rear-end accident, learn how to recognize the signs for some of the most commonly experienced injuries, [...]

admin2016-09-22T09:14:00+00:00September 22, 2016|Green Bay Auto Crash Attorney|

Injured on the Job – Should You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim or a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

An injury on the job can put your family and financial future at risk. In some cases, it may even lead to permanent disability and long-lived pain and suffering. As such, it is only right that you ensure you receive compensation through any and all viable avenues. The problem, unfortunately, is knowing which one to pursue. If you have been injured at work, the following information can help you determine [...]

admin2016-09-20T09:40:00+00:00September 20, 2016|Appleton Workers' Compensation Lawyers|