Kevin Lonergan among top 10 for third straight year; John D. Claypool, Robert B. Loomis again among top 50 APPLETON, WI – Herrling Clark Law Firm is proud to announce that 10 of its attorneys have been named among the 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Leading the group is Kevin Lonergan, who for the third consecutive […]
If you’ve been in a car crash do not dismiss aches and pains that develop after the incident. Such injuries often mean that soft tissue like muscles, or connective tissue, like tendons and ligaments have been damaged, possibly resulting in long-lasting physical limitations and pain. In some cases, these injuries could also lead to significant […]
Single-car accidents are not always the fault of the driver of a crashed vehicle. Often, these accidents occur due to “miss and runs.” A miss and run occurs when another driver comes into your lane or otherwise runs you off the road without making physical contact with your vehicle. Often, these “miss and run” offenders continue driving […]
If you have lived in Wisconsin for any period of time, you know that driving in the winter can be a white-knuckle experience. Although none of us can control the weather, there are several things you can think about behind the wheel during the winter that will help keep you safe on the roads. Check […]
According to the State Patrol, in 2020, there were more than 16,000 deer-related crashes involving deer fatalities, and 13 of those crashes included fatalities to the motor vehicle operators involved. Although crashes involving deer can happen at any time of the day, deer are most active near roadways in the morning and evening hours. Avoiding […]
In Wisconsin, section 893.54 of the Wisconsin Statute of Limitations sets out various time limits that will limit a person’s ability to pursue certain claims. Generally, if you’ve been injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle, you have three years to bring your claim. This same three-year period applies to actions to recover damages […]
The law in the state of Wisconsin requires that all drivers carry auto insurance. Sadly, there are still situations in which you may be involved in a crash with an uninsured driver. For example, you might crash into someone who is driving a stolen car or a person who is explicitly excluded from the vehicle […]
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimate that more than 3 million people are injured in auto accidents each year. Many of these injured parties are victims of negligent drivers—motorists who were drunk, texting while driving, or otherwise behaving in a way that compromised the safety of those around them. The end […]
We have all done it. You are driving along the highway when your phone rings. You know you should ignore the incessant ringing until you are not driving, but temptation wins, and you reach for your phone. Distractions such as cell phones contribute to nearly 80 percent of car crashes, according to some estimates. The […]
When you are injured in a car accident, you and your personal injury attorney will need to determine who was at fault for causing the crash. If your accident involved just one other vehicle, determining fault—and liability—is usually pretty straightforward. Things get much more complicated, however, when there are two or more other vehicles involved […]
