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Filing a Wisconsin Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful death lawsuits are usually brought against a person whose negligence or intentional action caused someone's death. Wrongful death lawsuits are often filed when a family member loses a loved due to a car accident, medical malpractice, products liability, or an accident that occurs at work. However, only one such category of family members has the right to pursue the claim, with the order determining that right to recover set [...]

2014-11-19T09:50:12+00:00November 19, 2014|Wrongful Death|

Preventing Wisconsin Motorcycle Accidents and Injures

Motorcycle accidents often result in more devastating injuries or death than a typical car accident. The lack of a protective barrier and the force of the other vehicle ultimately leaves motorcyclists in a very vulnerable position on the road. In addition to this danger is the fact that drivers in cars and other vehicles are predisposed to not look for motorcycles. Given their small size, car drivers often state not [...]

2014-11-14T11:42:29+00:00November 14, 2014|Car Accidents|

What is the Meaning of Negligence?

Negligence sounds like a simple word. People use it every day. It means carelessness. It means someone was not paying attention. However, according to research in the Legal Finance Journal, this simple word forms the basis of tens of thousands of lawsuits every year. This is because negligence is also a legal standard. When a person is harmed by another in a traffic accident or other type of personal injury [...]

2014-11-11T07:00:07+00:00November 11, 2014|Car Accidents|

Comparative Fault Laws: An Explanation

Establishing who is responsible for an accident is not always an easy task. If a person is stopped at a traffic light and is suddenly rear-ended by a drunk driver who also happened to be speeding, then the answer is fairly clear. However, not all situations in the real world are as black and white. Law school professors like to illustrate the dilemma of establishing fault with an example about [...]

2014-11-07T07:00:05+00:00November 7, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Wisconsin Car Accidents: Safety Tips for Teen Drivers

Car accidents occur daily throughout Wisconsin, and a variety of factors may contribute to the causes of such accidents. In 2012, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) reported that 57 teenagers, between the ages of 16 and 19, died in fatal car crashes. Additionally, statistics show that car crashes with teen drivers are more likely to involve “high-risk factors.” Teenagers are more susceptible to car accidents for several reasons. For [...]

2014-11-05T15:33:37+00:00November 5, 2014|Car Accidents|

Left Behind: Catching a Hit-and-Run Driver

Traffic accidents are inconvenient at their best, and at their worst they can forever change the lives of those involved. Fortunately, the legal system allows victims to recover for their injuries, and helps people get back on their feet. In order for this to occur, however, victims need to know who caused their injuries in the first place. Hence, hit-and-run accidents are particularly problematic. Wisconsin has implemented a statute that [...]

2014-10-31T07:00:51+00:00October 31, 2014|Car Accidents|

Steps to Take after a Traffic Accident

Over the course of a person's life, statistics suggest that an individual will get into three to four traffic accidents. Considering that teens usually have a higher likelihood of accidents, it is not surprising when at least one of these accidents occurs early in life. Yet, despite the common nature of traffic accidents, many people do not know how to react when involved. Fortunately, there are several simple steps a [...]

2014-10-29T07:00:21+00:00October 29, 2014|Car Accidents|

Recovering Compensation after a Devastating Traffic Crash

The Green Bay Press Gazette has reported that three Shawano County teens recently died when the car they were riding in crashed. An accident investigation suggests that the teens' car, which was traveling on Wisconsin 22, swerved to evade another car that was attempting to turn left into a driveway. The driver, who survived the crash, lost control and drove straight into the path of an oncoming SUV. The driver [...]

2014-10-28T07:40:53+00:00October 28, 2014|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Trucking Accidents: Who is Liable?

Wisconsin residents and truck drivers often use highway I-43 as a means to travel through the state. Although I-43 is the best way to travel from Milwaukee to Green Bay, it is also the scene of many traffic accidents. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in 2012 there were a total of 5, 882 crashes involving large trucks. An accident involving a semi truck can be a traumatic experience resulting [...]

2014-10-22T17:10:44+00:00October 22, 2014|Truck Accidents|

What Causes Dog Bites in Wisconsin?

Dogs are highly revered for the love and companionship they bring to their owners. However, it does not take much for man's best friend to quickly turn into a dangerous adversary that can deliver a dog bite. Dogs by nature are friendly creatures, but their inability to communicate makes it difficult for humans to understand why dogs can sometimes become hostile. In fact, according to the American Society for the [...]

2014-10-17T13:25:12+00:00October 17, 2014|Dog Bites|
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