Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer Archives - Page 4 of 6

Read the Fine Print: Arbitration Clauses and Indemnification Agreements Are Everywhere

Many Americans realize that legal paperwork, extensions of credit, and financial agreements contain fine print—terms and conditions that define your responsibilities, rights, and the ability to take legal recourse against a company. Most have been taught to read this information in its entirety to ensure that they understand the agreement being made. However, recently these powerful little clauses have found their way into almost everything, and Americans, who are mostly [...]

admin2016-03-01T15:16:44+00:00March 1, 2016|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Concussion Symptoms, Treatment, and Potential Complications

Caused by a blow or a jolt to the head, concussions range drastically in both severity and in healing time and contribute to about 2.5 million emergency room visits and 138 injury deaths (30 percent) each year. Automobile accidents account for about one-third of those injuries, and are the second leading cause of concussion-related deaths. If you have recently been in an accident, know what symptoms to look for, what [...]

admin2016-02-18T07:00:00+00:00February 18, 2016|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

First Steps to Take After an Automobile Accident

According to the National Safety Council, there are approximately 10 million automobile accidents each year. Estimates also suggest that each individual driver will be involved in anywhere from two to three accidents during his or her driving lifetime. So, what do you do when it happens to you? Stay Calm One of the most important steps to take after an accident is to calm yourself down. Understandably, you are shaken [...]

admin2015-12-28T07:00:00+00:00December 28, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Why You Should Seek a Medical Evaluation After an Accident

After you are involved in an accident, emergency personnel are often called to the scene to identify whether or not emergency care is required. If it is determined that you do not need to be immediately transported in an ambulance, you may believe that you are “fine” and do not need any further medical attention. However, emergency medical teams only conduct a cursory examination to identify serious or life-threatening conditions [...]

admin2015-11-24T07:00:00+00:00November 24, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

How Do You Know if You Have a Mild Brain Injury?

The signs, symptoms, and effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can vary significantly from one victim to another. For this reason, there is no one method of determining whether or not an injured victim has sustained this type of injury. A mild TBI, such as a concussion, is often referred to as a “silent injury” because there are generally no outward or immediately identifiable signs of the injury. However, [...]

admin2015-11-05T07:00:00+00:00November 5, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Broken Feet Can Cause Serious Losses

Broken bones are often considered to be a relatively minor form of personal injury. Certain fractures or breaks can heal relatively quickly and with little need for therapy or ongoing treatment. However, accident victims with broken bones may suffer the effects of their injuries for an extended period of time. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), of the approximately six million individuals who sustain a broken bone [...]

admin2015-10-22T07:00:00+00:00October 22, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Accident Victims May Require Surgery

Victims of accidents can sustain several different types of personal injuries for which the necessary medical treatment can vary widely. Following an accident, injured victims may simply require a doctor's visit and rest; others may require emergency trauma care and extensive treatment in the hospital. Additionally, accident victims who sustain severe injuries may require one or more surgical procedures to repair the damage. Types of Injuries That May Require Surgery [...]

admin2015-10-20T14:37:20+00:00October 20, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Halloween Dangers: Preventing the Risk of Injury

With the arrival of Autumn, Halloween is just weeks away. Children are beginning to plan their costumes and eagerly anticipate taking to the streets to collect candy from neighbors. Yet while trick-or-treating and costumes are fun, the risk for personal injuries are increasingly prevalent on Halloween due to the negligence of others. The following examples are common types of accidents that can that occur on Halloween: Pedestrian Accidents — An [...]

admin2015-10-16T17:13:53+00:00October 16, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

FAQs about Electrocution Injuries

What is Electrocution? Electrocution occurs when an individual is exposed to a high voltage electrical current. The effects of this shock can range from relatively minor wounds to death. Factors that contribute to the severity of electrocution include the following: Type of circuit and current; The path the electricity took through the body; The length of time you were in contact with the current; and Strength of the current. What [...]

admin2015-07-30T07:00:12+00:00July 30, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Kids Can be Injured at Summer Camp

According to the American Camp Association, an estimated 10 million children attend either day camps or sleep-away camps every summer in the United States. While camps can be fun and rewarding social activities, they also open children up to several different risks of injuries. Some of these common injuries are a result of the following accidents. Collisions and Falls Camp often involves numerous types of activities on a daily basis, [...]

admin2015-07-23T07:00:21+00:00July 23, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|