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Common Injuries Suffered in Bicycle Accidents

Any type of traffic-related accident can be dangerous and has the potential to cause serious injuries. However, some people tend to be at greater risk for more severe injuries than others. Specifically, individuals who ride bicycles on or near roadways often suffer devastating injuries in the event of a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2013 alone, approximately 48, 000 cyclists sustained injuries in accidents [...]

admin2015-05-27T08:49:01+00:00May 27, 2015|Wisconsin Recreational Vehicle Accidents|

Various Types of Birth Control Can Cause Injury

Women seeking birth control methods have several different options to choose from, and they often look at the warning of side effects to help make their choice. Unfortunately, some pharmaceutical companies have inadequately warned or even misled users regarding very serious health conditions that may develop as a result of using a birth control product. Yaz and Yasmin pills Pharmaceutical manufacturer Bayer advertises birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin as [...]

admin2015-05-21T07:00:14+00:00May 21, 2015|Dangerous Products|

Recovering for a Traumatic Brain Injury

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of 1.7 million individuals suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on an annual basis in the United States and require medical treatment. Of those TBI victims, an estimated 275, 000 require extended hospitalization. Nearly 52, 000 do not survive. Even if a victim does survive, he or she may require extensive treatment for injuries sustained—injuries which can greatly [...]

admin2015-05-19T07:00:22+00:00May 19, 2015|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

Liability in Road Work Zone Accidents

Construction is widely known as one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Thousands of construction workers suffer serious or even fatal injuries each year as a result of accidents on the job. Types of accidents include getting hit by falling objects, falling from heights, and being electrocuted. When a construction worker is working on a road crew, however, there is an additional risk of motor vehicle accidents [...]

admin2015-05-14T11:43:06+00:00May 14, 2015|Car Accidents|

Who Can be Held Liable for a Commercial Truck Accident?

Commercial trucking accidents can cause serious damage and injuries to traveling motorists. Following a truck accident, attention is often directed at the commercial driver. However, several factors can contribute to the cause of a truck accident. The first step in recovery is to identify which party acted negligently and was at fault. The following are examples of liable parties in truck accidents: Truck Driver Driver error is the most common [...]

admin2015-05-12T14:13:42+00:00May 12, 2015|Truck Accidents|

Common Types of Auto Collisions Caused by Negligence

More than 5.6 million traffic-related collisions occurred across the U.S. in 2012 alone, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Collisions can happen in several different ways and for many different reasons. Some auto accidents are unavoidable and are the fault of no one in particular. However, preventable accidents also occur, especially when one or more parties act in a careless (negligent) manner. When involved in a [...]

admin2015-05-07T07:00:57+00:00May 7, 2015|Car Accidents|

Be Careful of Dog Bites over Memorial Day Weekend

According to statistics reported by the ASPCA, an estimated 4.7 million individuals in the United States are bitten by a dog on an annual basis. Approximately 800, 000 dog bite victim visit emergency departments for medical treatment of injuries sustained by a bite. Dog bites can cause several different types of injuries, and may include serious, long-lasting symptoms and effects. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the risks of dog [...]

admin2015-05-04T14:39:16+00:00May 4, 2015|Dog Bites|

Common Ways Insurance Companies Act Unfairly

Although every single car accident and the effects of such an accident are unique, there is often one common factor seen in the details of a claim for damages following an accident: an injured party often has to deal with an insurance company. Unfortunately, dealing with insurance companies after these accidents can be a frustrating, drawn-out, and sometimes unfair process. There is a high standard of conduct mandated for insurance [...]

admin2015-04-30T17:49:18+00:00April 30, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Understanding Fault in Civil Actions

Fault is an important concept in most civil legal interactions—such as a lawsuit after a car accident. If one party asserts that another has caused him or her some sort of harm, several preliminary questions must be answered. Who is to blame? How much blame falls on each party? Was one party more at fault than the other? When determining fault, states use one of three different approaches. Each approach [...]

admin2015-04-27T07:00:12+00:00April 27, 2015|Car Accidents|

Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Rise Amongst Boomers

Late last year a 60-year old man was headed to work on his motorcycle when the driver of on on-coming vehicle made a left turn in front of him. The turning driver did not properly judge the timing, and the motorcycle rider clipped the back end of the car. As a result, he was ejected from his bike and was pronounced dead at the scene. The turning driver was ultimately [...]

admin2015-04-23T12:39:19+00:00April 23, 2015|Motorcycle Accidents|