If you or someone you love has been in an automobile accident, it is critical that you receive an examination from a qualified healthcare professional. This not only protects you in the event that a lawsuit or claim may be necessary, but it also ensures that any injuries are promptly treated. In some cases, prompt medical treatment can mean the difference between life and death. A traumatic brain injury is [...]
Head injuries are unlike other types of personal injury in that even a seemingly minor accident can result in life-altering consequences. When the head is struck or moved in a violent or sudden matter, the brain may bump against the skull causing severe injury. Brain injuries are often caused by car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, but they may also be caused by many other types of accidents as well. Regardless [...]
Statistics from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center indicate that there are approximately 17,000 new spinal injury cases per year. Many of them were the result of a serious accident, such as a car accident or motorcycle accident. Spine injury sufferers are at risk for serious and life-long complications. Learn more about the challenges that spinal injury victims face, and how some might be eligible for compensation. Immediate Consequences [...]
As winter weather engulfs Wisconsin, many people are out enjoying snow sports. Snowmobiles can be a fun way to explore the outdoors in snowy weather, but they can also be dangerous. When a snowmobile crashes, there is little to protect the rider from the impact. The risk of accidents can be greatly reduced if everyone rides responsibly. It is easy to underestimate how serious a snowmobile accident can be, leading some [...]
Dog bites happen, whether the result of aggressive play or actual aggression. Some bites may seem minor at first. Many people avoid seeking medical care unless the wound seems particularly bad, opting to treat the bite at home. However, even dog bite injuries that do not seem serious right away can harbor hidden dangers like infection. It is generally best to seek medical treatment if you were bitten by a [...]
In some states, the answer to “Is the rear driver always at fault for an accident? is yes. Wisconsin is not one of those states. Even if your vehicle rear-ended another vehicle, the driver in front can still be found partially or even completely responsible for the car accident depending on the circumstances. If you were hurt in a rear-end collision and feel that another driver was responsible, you should [...]
When motor vehicles collide, or when a pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist is struck by a car or truck, multiple types of serious injuries can occur. Many injuries, such as cuts and lacerations, are immediately noticeable, and a victim can ensure that they receive the proper treatment. However, internal injuries may not be as immediately obvious. When a person suffers damage to their internal organs, they are likely to be affected [...]
People who are involved in motor vehicle collisions can suffer multiple types of serious injuries. Pedestrian accidents are among the most dangerous types of collisions, and a person who is struck by a car, truck, bus, or other vehicles can suffer severe bodily injuries or wrongful death. Victims of these types of accidents may be able to pursue compensation from a negligent driver. An experienced personal injury attorney can help [...]
Serious injuries can occur in a wide variety of situations, and they can cause a great deal of difficulty in a person’s life. When injuries affect a person’s muscles and joints, this can make it difficult or impossible to perform work, complete daily tasks, or even move around without assistance. When these injuries occur in motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, animal attacks, or other situations involving someone else’s negligence or [...]
While traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can happen to anyone at any time of year, the month of March has been highlighted by advocacy organizations such as the Brain Injury Association of America as a time to spotlight this issue. For many, a bump on the head might seem like a minor incident, and even if a person experiences a concussion, this may appear to be a short-term problem. However, [...]
