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Negligent Cargo Loading and Devastating Collisions

The most common reason for collisions involving large commercial trucks is driver negligence. However, other parties can be responsible for causing a truck driver to lose control of a truck. For example, mistakes made during the cargo loading process can cause many problems for drivers and often lead to devastating collisions. To be sure, improperly loaded cargo, whether overloaded or unsecured, may be the cause of a serious truck accident. [...]

admin2015-08-11T07:00:54+00:00August 11, 2015|Truck Accidents|

Surprising Cognitive Driver Distractions

When most people think of distracted driving, they likely think of texting, checking Facebook, emailing, or other similar handheld mobile device activities. However, several other seemingly innocuous occurrences can be distracting enough to lead to an accident. The following are examples of surprising cognitive driver distractions that should be avoided whenever possible. In-Car “Infotainment” Systems In response to the dangers of looking at a smartphone or GPS device, various vehicle [...]

admin2015-08-06T14:18:17+00:00August 6, 2015|Car Accidents|

Common Causes of TBIs

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have a substantially adverse effect on a victim's life and symptoms may hinder physical and cognitive abilities for an extended period of time. Additionally, repeated concussions or other types of TBIs can lead to the early onset of serious mental conditions including Alzheimer's disease or dementia. TBIs can occur in a wide variety of ways, many of which involve the negligence of another party. If you [...]

admin2015-08-04T07:00:07+00:00August 4, 2015|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

FAQs about Electrocution Injuries

What is Electrocution? Electrocution occurs when an individual is exposed to a high voltage electrical current. The effects of this shock can range from relatively minor wounds to death. Factors that contribute to the severity of electrocution include the following: Type of circuit and current; The path the electricity took through the body; The length of time you were in contact with the current; and Strength of the current. What [...]

admin2015-07-30T07:00:12+00:00July 30, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Negligence and Wisconsin Drowning Accidents

Summer is a prime time for Wisconsinites to visit pools, lakes, and other waterfronts. However, where there is water, there is a risk for drowning accidents to occur. Drowning accidents can be terrifying and victims often do not survive. When a victim does survive, he or she may suffer serious brain damage due to a lack of oxygen or a head injury caused by hitting the side or bottom of a pool. [...]

admin2015-07-28T09:58:34+00:00July 28, 2015|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

Kids Can be Injured at Summer Camp

According to the American Camp Association, an estimated 10 million children attend either day camps or sleep-away camps every summer in the United States. While camps can be fun and rewarding social activities, they also open children up to several different risks of injuries. Some of these common injuries are a result of the following accidents. Collisions and Falls Camp often involves numerous types of activities on a daily basis, [...]

admin2015-07-23T07:00:21+00:00July 23, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Road Trips Increase the Risk of Injuries

Each summer, families pack up their vehicles and head out on road trips—a fun and cost-effective way to see several destinations and attractions. However, when traveling with your family for hours at a time, at highway speeds, the risk of accidents and injuries can be significant. The following provides several suggestions to limit your risk for accidents and to help ensure you have a safe and healthy vacation. Have Your [...]

admin2015-07-21T07:00:41+00:00July 21, 2015|Car Accidents|

Aging Truck Drivers Pose Risks on the Roads

In today's economy, working individuals are choosing to retire later. An increase in older truck drivers operating large tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles on the roads and highways means that a large number of long-term truck drivers are reaching their sixties. Yet while many drivers retain all of their driving abilities throughout their careers, some older drivers may pose a greater risk to accidents and injuries due to age-related challenges. [...]

admin2015-07-18T07:00:33+00:00July 18, 2015|Truck Accidents|

Spinal Cord Injuries Can Lead to Extensive Losses

One of the most devastating injuries you can sustain is damage to your spinal cord. Direct trauma to the spinal cord can cause compression of the vertebrae, fracture to the cord, or can even completely sever your spinal column. Such injuries damage or destroy nerve cells that transport information from the brain to the body and can therefore result in serious physical and sensory limitations. While some spinal injuries can [...]

admin2015-07-16T07:00:08+00:00July 16, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Stay Safe around Aggressive Drivers

Every driver gets frustrated at one time or another. Whether you are running late and stuck in traffic or impatient with slower drivers, it is easy to get worked up behind the wheel. However, while internal frustration is only natural at times, too many drivers allow their impatience to manifest into aggressive driving behaviors or even into road rage. “Aggressive driving” is considered to be any driving behavior that is [...]

admin2015-07-09T13:32:52+00:00July 9, 2015|Car Accidents|