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Property Ownership Not Enough to Establish Dog Ownership

The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently altered how Wisconsin's dog bite statute, Wis. Stat. § 174.02, can hold property owners liable for dog bite injuries. It is now more difficult to win money from the owner of a property where a bite occurs. In Augsburger v. Homestead Mutual Insurance Company, the highest court in the state addressed the following question: When an individual owns a dog, but the animal is housed on [...]

2015-02-04T07:00:43+00:00February 4, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Hurt by Dangerous or Defective Products? Keep Track of the Time

Thousands of people in Wisconsin and across the country are harmed daily by dangerous drugs and defective products. Product liability lawsuits are one way in which injured individuals sue the makers of defective products to recover medical expenses and other injury-related costs. Time is Important in Product Liability Lawsuits For those pursuing a product liability claim, certain time limits exist in which a claim must be filed. Almost all types [...]

2015-01-16T07:00:47+00:00January 16, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Understanding Damages in Personal Injury Cases

When lawyers discuss civil lawsuits, particularly personal injury lawsuits, they will often talk at length about “damages.” Damages is a legal term which refers to the harm suffered by a plaintiff (“plaintiff” is the designation used to describe someone who is injured in an accident and who wishes to recover damages from another party). If a jury finds that a defendant harmed a plaintiff, but that the defendant caused only [...]

2014-11-20T07:00:53+00:00November 20, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

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|

Common Aviation Accidents: The Real Dangers

Recliner Rage in the News Recently dubbed as “recliner rage” by the news media, people behaving badly on airplanes is a current hot topic. Over the last month, no fewer than three commercial flights were re-routed and forced to land due to passenger scuffles in the United States. One such United Airlines flight from Newark to Denver was diverted to Chicago when two passengers became unruly and combative due to [...]

2014-10-09T13:50:34+00:00October 9, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Workers’ Compensation and Worksite Accidents in Wisconsin

The term “workers' comp” is often thrown around in relation to accidents that occur at a person's workplace. However, workers' compensation actually refers to a type of insurance that provides benefits and wage replacement to employees who are injured or hurt while working at their job. In exchange for these benefits, an employee cannot sue his or her employer for any negligence related to the accident. In Wisconsin, the Workers' [...]

2014-09-12T14:49:53+00:00September 12, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Pedestrians Face Serious Injuries from Car Accidents in Wisconsin

Walking from point A to point B is not only environmentally friendly, but it can also be beneficial to your health. Walking is a low-intensity and low-impact form of exercise that can help individuals along the path to a healthy lifestyle. Although there are many benefits to walking, pedestrians face a huge risk when navigating the streets of Wisconsin. In fact, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, one pedestrian [...]

2014-09-10T14:00:04+00:00September 10, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Steps to Take Immediately after a Dog Bite in Wisconsin

Dogs are often considered to be man's best friend due to the companionship and loyalty they can provide to an owner. Dogs are also treated as members of the family and receive the same, if not more, love and respect that other family members receive. However, regardless of how revered a dog may be, all it takes is one act of aggression before a beloved four-legged friend and its owner [...]

2014-09-09T15:14:03+00:00September 9, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Personal Injury Lawsuits in Wisconsin

Sustaining injuries in an accident can result in an overwhelming amount of stress regarding impending hospital bills, lost wages, and recovery. However, a victim should not have to worry about the details surrounding pursuing legal recourse in the event that a third party was liable. Personal injury lawsuits are designed to help victims receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries due to the negligence of someone else. Depending on [...]

2014-09-03T11:00:08+00:00September 3, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Wisconsin Drunk Driving Accidents: Avoiding an OWI Charge

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin has the highest rate of drunken driving in the United States. In 2012, 223 people died and 3, 000 people were injured in alcohol-related crashes. In addition to a potential Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge on a driver's record, driving after consuming alcohol can result in serious injuries to unsuspecting drivers on the road. Thus, Wisconsin residents should take several precautions to [...]

2014-08-22T08:48:00+00:00August 22, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|
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