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Multiple and Severe Injuries in a Pedestrian Accident – Understanding Your Right to Pursue Compensation

Pedestrian accidents have been on the rise for the last several years, and that has resulted in an increase in the number of pedestrian deaths – but fatalities are not the only issue. Multiple and severe injuries that may place the victim and their family at risk for financial devastation are also extremely common. Thankfully, victims do have rights. Learn more about them, and discover how an experienced attorney can [...]

admin2017-11-27T09:49:00+00:00November 27, 2017|Pedestrian Accidents|

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|

Serious Car Accident Injuries That Victims May Overlook

Most people assume that severe injuries only occur in catastrophic accidents, but even minor accidents can be fatal or debilitating. In fact, victims often overlook potentially serious injuries when they are in minor accidents, and that can place them at higher risk for long-term complications. Learn more about the most commonly overlooked car accident injuries, including the potential consequences of not seeking treatment, and how to find assistance with your [...]

admin2017-06-20T09:37:00+00:00June 20, 2017|Green Bay Auto Crash Attorney|

Most Commonly Experienced Auto Accident Injuries

Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that, each year, more over two million people experience an automobile accident injury. While some may heal in a matter of days or weeks without any major medical intervention, others may experience serious long-term or lifelong complications, including temporary or permanent disability. In such instances, victims may be owed compensation to cover their losses, including their loss of future earnings. [...]

admin2016-12-28T09:54:00+00:00December 28, 2016|Green Bay Auto Crash Attorney|

Bike Racks on Cars Pose Dangerous Risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 2.3 million injuries occurred in nearly 5.7 million auto accidents in 2013 alone. Many of these accidents involved one vehicle colliding with another vehicle due to driver negligence, road hazards, or similar causes. However, some car accidents occur for reasons that drivers may never consider to be a significant risk, such as the racks that motorists use to transport [...]

admin2015-08-13T07:00:20+00:00August 13, 2015|Car Accidents|

Motorcyclists and Catastrophic Injuries in Rear-end Collisions

Typically, a rear-end collision is considered to be a minor type of motor vehicle accident, as evidenced by its nickname, “fender bender.” When motorists in passenger cars are involved in a rear-end accident, they have seat belts, airbags, and the steel frame of the vehicle to protect them from injury. Motorcyclists, on the other hand, have no such protection. In fact, they often have little more than a helmet to [...]

admin2015-06-11T12:54:39+00:00June 11, 2015|Motorcycle Accidents|

High-Speed Chases: A Risk Drivers and Pedestrians Face on the Roads

A 27-year-old Waukesha man was arrested for a dangerous high-speed chase that ended with his vehicle crashing into an animal hospital in New Berlin. Another man was arrested for leading police on a high-speed pursuit through the Twin Cities' suburbs—a chase that resulted in crashes with three other vehicles. High-speed pursuits such as these recent incidents are extremely dangerous for the suspects and police officers involved. However, they are also [...]

admin2015-04-19T07:00:33+00:00April 19, 2015|Car Accidents|

Wisconsin May Become a Five Strikes State

Bipartisan legislation is said to be on the verge of introduction at the state's capital that will look to punish chronic drunk drivers. Representative Eric Genrich (D) from Green Bay and Representative Andre Jacque (R) from De Pere are working on a bill that will permanently revoke the driving privileges of chronic drunk drivers. Similar to what was introduced in New York, the new law is expected to create a lifetime [...]

admin2015-02-18T07:00:03+00:00February 18, 2015|Car Accidents|