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Wisconsin Boating Accidents: Recovering for Injuries Sustained

08.12.2014

Wisconsin is home to about 15, 000 lakes and has access to Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and the Mississippi River. Nestled close to Lake Michigan, Green Bay is a prime location to take out a boat on the water during a hot summer day. Although boat owners typically take out their boats during popular holidays […]

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Compensation for Dog Bite Injuries: When the Owner is Your Friend

08.05.2014

Virtually every day there are reports of people all over the state being bitten, attacked, and even killed by dogs. Dog bites are always a very traumatic experience, and it is hard to imagine that “man's best friend” can be capable of injuring an innocent person. However, it happens more often than you may think. […]

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Summer is Here: Is Your Teenage Driver Safe on the Road?

07.31.2014

Driving for teenagers is a rite of passage. It is an exciting chapter in their lives where independence, responsibility, and social status change. For parents, however, the teenage years can be nerve wracking — and for good reason. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), teenage deaths are caused by car crashes more than any […]

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Car Accidents Involving Uninsured Vehicles

07.29.2014

Being involved in a car accident can be a very traumatic experience. Between seeking medical help for injuries and making adequate repairs to the car, the problems that occur after an accident can take several months to several years to resolve. All Wisconsin drivers are required to carry auto insurance before operating a vehicle. However, […]

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The Dangers of Fatigued Driving

07.28.2014

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are about 100, 000 automobile accidents a year caused by drivers who are fatigued or driving drowsy. This number already may seem high, but it is actually even higher since drowsy driving is often underreported and there is no test to determine whether a driver […]

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WISCONSIN BOATING ACCIDENTS AND WATER SAFETY

07.24.2014

Appleton Boat Accident Attorneys According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2013 reports, there are 614,399 registered boats in the state of Wisconsin. Especially during the summer months, these boats flood the over 15,000 lakes in the state of Wisconsin, and the water can get pretty crowded. Familiarizing yourself with the basic Wisconsin […]

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Green Bay Police Find a New Way to Promote Pedestrian Safety

07.24.2014

Pedestrian accidents in Wisconsin may seem high now, but they have been decreasing over the past few decades. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT), 1, 277 crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Wisconsin in 2012 alone. Since 1990, Wisconsin has worked hard to decrease the number of pedestrian accidents by focusing its efforts on […]

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Fire Closes Down Fond Du Lac Hotel

07.22.2014

Burn injuries sustained from a fire can be severe and have long-lasting effects on a person’s quality of life. Unfortunately, burn injuries from fires, especially those in buildings, are sadly common. According to the United States Fire Administration, 13, 900 people suffered from injuries due to residential building fires in 2011 alone. After a traumatic […]

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Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics in Wisconsin

07.10.2014

Accidents caused by motor vehicles can affect anyone across the country, and the State of Wisconsin is no exception. Auto accidents can leave you without transportation, in economic hardship, and in severe cases, with injuries that require you to pay large medical bills. The worst case scenario can end in death. To many people, automobile […]

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