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Accident Victims May Require Surgery

Victims of accidents can sustain several different types of personal injuries for which the necessary medical treatment can vary widely. Following an accident, injured victims may simply require a doctor's visit and rest; others may require emergency trauma care and extensive treatment in the hospital. Additionally, accident victims who sustain severe injuries may require one or more surgical procedures to repair the damage. Types of Injuries That May Require Surgery [...]

admin2015-10-20T14:37:20+00:00October 20, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Head, Neck, and Face Injuries in Motorcycles Accidents

Any type of motor vehicle accident has the potential to cause serious injuries, and motorcycle accidents are no different. As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 88, 000 individuals sustained injuries in motorcycle accidents each year in the United States. Motorcyclists often suffer particularly serious injuries because they do not have the body of a car, seat belts, air bags, or other safety features to [...]

admin2015-10-18T07:00:00+00:00October 18, 2015|Motorcycle Accidents|

Child and Baby Products Can be Dangerous

All manufacturing companies have the legal duty to design, produce, and sell products that are safe for consumer use. Even if the products are not safe under certain circumstances, the company must provide adequate warnings regarding the possible risks of the product. When a company fails to meet these legal duties, injured consumers can hold the company liable by filing a products liability claim in civil court. Several types of [...]

admin2015-10-16T17:30:00+00:00October 16, 2015|Defective Products|

What to do Following a Dog Bite

Being attacked or bitten by a dog can be a traumatic experience. However, after a dog attack or dog bite, a victim may not know what steps he or she should take, or what his or her options are in regards to holding the dog's owner responsible. If you or a loved one is attacked or bitten by a dog, the following steps can help to increase your chances of [...]

admin2015-10-16T17:17:18+00:00October 16, 2015|Dog Bites|

Can Liability be Limited for Distracted Pedestrians?

Driving distractions, such as texting or checking a social media account via mobile device, can lead to serious accidents and injuries. However, many people do not realize the risks of using these devices while walking. If a pedestrian is distracted, he or she may not notice a turning car or one that is coming in his or her direction—he or she may step into the road in front of a [...]

admin2015-10-16T17:15:59+00:00October 16, 2015|Pedestrian Accidents|

AB310 Limits Health Care Access for Thousands of Wisconsin Women and Men

By Emily Claypool WWN Reproductive Rights Task Force On September 24th, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bill which will further cut funding to Planned Parenthood and community health centers, and will allow health care providers to refuse to provide patients with life-saving family planning, birth control, and cancer and STI screening services. The freedom for men and women to access health care is at stake as this proposal moves [...]

admin2015-10-16T17:14:59+00:00October 16, 2015|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

Halloween Dangers: Preventing the Risk of Injury

With the arrival of Autumn, Halloween is just weeks away. Children are beginning to plan their costumes and eagerly anticipate taking to the streets to collect candy from neighbors. Yet while trick-or-treating and costumes are fun, the risk for personal injuries are increasingly prevalent on Halloween due to the negligence of others. The following examples are common types of accidents that can that occur on Halloween: Pedestrian Accidents — An [...]

admin2015-10-16T17:13:53+00:00October 16, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

When Should I Call a Personal Injury Attorney after an Accident?

Following an auto accident, burn injury, dog bite, or any other type of incident that causes serious injuries, victims may experience pain and trauma. Ensuring your injuries are stabilized should always be your first priority and you should therefore seek an immediate medical evaluation as soon as possible. However, in many situations, recovery from injuries can be extensive and you may spend weeks or months focused on medical treatment. If [...]

admin2015-10-16T17:12:33+00:00October 16, 2015|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

Liability in Head-On Collisions

Auto accidents occur every day and cause serious injuries throughout Wisconsin and across the United States. One of the most dangerous types of accident is the head-on collision, in which the front of one car crashes into the front of another car. These accidents are extremely dangerous due to the high rate of catastrophic and often fatal injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), head-on collisions are [...]

admin2015-10-16T17:09:12+00:00October 16, 2015|Car Accidents|

Will My Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?

When you suffer a serious personal injury, you have a lot to worry about including medical treatment and physical recovery. Often, daily tasks take longer to accomplish and you may not be able to work. The last thing you want is yet another stressor in your life. For this reason, many injured accident victims fail to contact an attorney to discuss their case. We have all seen the dramatic portrayals [...]

admin2015-10-16T17:03:24+00:00October 16, 2015|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|