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Can You Receive Compensation for Mental or Emotional Injuries After an Accident?

Some accidents are relatively minor, with only physical injuries. Others can be emotionally or mentally devastating. Either way, victims may be owed compensation. However, it can often be difficult to prove injuries that are not physical. As such, it can be difficult to receive compensation for unseen injuries, such as posttraumatic stress disorder or anxiety. Thankfully, victims do still have options. The following information explains, and it provides details on [...]

admin2017-07-12T09:10:00+00:00July 12, 2017|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Pursuing Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries and Long-Term Treatment

Many injuries sustained in an accident may heal over a period of weeks or months, but others may require long-term or even life-long treatment. These types of injuries, which are otherwise known as catastrophic injuries, often receive higher amounts of compensation. Unfortunately, the pursuit of such claims can be complex, and there is always the risk of a denied or reduced settlement. Thankfully, there are some things that victims can [...]

admin2017-07-10T09:43:00+00:00July 10, 2017|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

Car Crash Injuries in Babies and Children

Parents often go to great lengths to protect their children. What happens, though, when the negligent actions of another cause an automobile accident that results in injury to the child? Do parents have any form of recourse, and if so, what? The following information explains further, and provides details on how to ensure your child’s safety after a crash. An Ounce of Prevention While there is little you can do [...]

admin2017-01-06T09:24:00+00:00January 6, 2017|Car Accidents|

Understanding Wisconsin’s Comparative Negligence Law

Every state has its own laws for determining the compensation owed to victims in an automobile accident. In Wisconsin, this is known as comparative negligence. What exactly is comparative negligence, and how might it affect your claim? The following information explains, and provides some key details on how you can effectively pursue the most compensation possible. What is Negligence? Before one can understand comparative negligence, one must first understand negligence [...]

admin2016-12-26T10:21:00+00:00December 26, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Stem Cell Therapy is Giving Hope to Spinal Cord Injury Victims

While any spinal cord injury can drastically diminish a victim’s quality of life, those that involve the cervical nerves can be especially devastating. Some of these victims suffer complete paralysis and need around-the-clock care. Others may retain the use of their arms or hands but still need assistance with basic daily living activities, such as getting dressed or moving from their bed to a motorized wheelchair. Thanks to an ongoing [...]

admin2016-09-27T09:47:00+00:00September 27, 2016|Spinal Cord Injuries|

When “Free Speech” Becomes an Issue of Liability

There are places in the world where people are executed for speaking out against injustice, or for voicing an opinion. Americans are protected from this through their First Amendment rights – the right to free speech. Unfortunately, some believe this gives them unprecedented freedom, and that their words do not come with consequence. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, in some cases, “free speech” can sometimes become [...]

admin2016-08-16T10:47:00+00:00August 16, 2016|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

Spinal Cord Injuries: Common Causes, Complications, and Treatments

Spinal cord injuries are one of the more serious injuries one may experience. It can permanently change a person’s strength, sensation, and bodily functions. In some cases, it could even lead to paralysis and decreased life expectancy. Most concerning of all is that many spinal injury sufferers are victims of an accident – one that was caused by the negligent actions of another. If you or someone you love has [...]

admin2016-08-09T08:55:00+00:00August 9, 2016|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

Minivan strikes police van, injuring 4 officers

Some occupations require people to spend a lot of time on the road. While some may enjoy the feeling of not being constrained in an office environment, spending a large amount of time on the road can present many hazards to such workers. As a result, commercial truck drivers, delivery drivers and police highway patrol may be at greater risk of being involved in an accident than people who only [...]

admin2014-06-20T17:49:46+00:00June 20, 2014|Car Accidents|

Toddler and 14-month-old injured in Wisconsin truck accident

The size differences between a pickup truck and an average sedan are significant. It is very common for victims to walk away with serious injuries following such crashes -- or worse. This is why drivers of larger vehicles need to pay acute attention to other vehicles on the road. When drivers fail to exercise the amount of care necessary to prevent such car accidents from occurring, victims and their families may be [...]

admin2014-06-13T23:23:24+00:00June 13, 2014|Car Accidents|