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Are Health Apps Dangerous to Your Health?

The popularity of iPhones, Galaxies, and other smartphones have led to amazing health innovations through the use of apps. These apps serve as an easily accessible source of knowledge and generalized diagnostic information. However, they are also potentially dangerous medical products which provide people with untested and inaccurate information. Unhealthy Apps? A recent study looked into the top 107 apps for measuring high blood pressure and hypertension. The study found [...]

admin2015-01-19T10:00:35+00:00January 19, 2015|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

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 [...]

admin2015-01-16T07:00:47+00:00January 16, 2015|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Monitoring Wisconsin's Repeat Drunk Drivers

Wisconsin has the highest rate of drunk driving in the country and an even worse repeat offender problem. More than one-third of convicted drunk drivers in the state are repeat offenders with previous drunk driving convictions. Wisconsin's Drunk Driving Problem With more than 33, 000 drunk driving convictions annually and one-third of Wisconsin drivers admitting to driving under the influence, monitoring repeat offenders has been a focus of the state. [...]

admin2015-01-14T12:04:42+00:00January 14, 2015|Car Accidents|

WI Supreme Court Upholds Forced Blood Draws in Drunk Driving Cases

In a holiday ruling that will impact pending and future drunk driving cases, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld three drunk driving convictions that were based on forcibly taken blood samples. This ruling came despite a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that created a heightened standard for involuntary blood draws. Cases in Question The 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Missouri v. McNeely established stricter requirements for when a warrantless forced [...]

admin2015-01-09T07:00:41+00:00January 9, 2015|Car Accidents|

Travel, Texting and Driving

The holidays are a time of reflection, celebration and family, and often involve traveling long distances to visit loved ones. Unfortunately, with the advent of cell phones and text messaging, inattentive driving has become a hazard and it is a growing cause for deadly car accidents. Texting and Driving in Wisconsin In Wisconsin, using a cell phone while driving is against the law for any driver under 18 or those [...]

admin2014-12-30T07:00:13+00:00December 30, 2014|Car Accidents|

Pets and Strangers: Prevent Dog Bites this Holiday Season

The holidays are often filled with fun parties, family and friends. However, with an increased amount of people entering and leaving a house, dog owners should be extra careful and make sure their furry friends remain on their best behavior. According to dogsbite.org, 1, 000 Americans are treated in the emergency room for dog bites every day. Dog bites can result in serious injuries to both a victim and a [...]

admin2014-12-18T11:26:38+00:00December 18, 2014|Dog Bites|

Road Rules: The Right-of-Way in Wisconsin

Earlier this year, a Pulaski school bus carrying 26 passengers crashed after crossing a four-lane highway where traffic was moving 65 miles per hour. The bus collided with a westbound car which struck the passenger-side back corner of the bus. Tragically, one passenger in the car died. In addition, the driver of the car suffered serious injuries. Fortunately, however, no one on the bus suffered injuries. The Shawano County Sheriff's [...]

admin2014-12-05T07:00:17+00:00December 5, 2014|Car Accidents|

Wisconsin Faces an Increasing Number of Car Accident Fatalities

Car accidents occur at an alarming rate throughout the United States. In fact, in 2012, 109, 385 traffic crashes occurred in Wisconsin alone. Of those crashes, 601 people were killed. Losing a loved one in car accident can be devastating, especially when it is due to another driver's negligence. Although there is nothing that can be done to bring a loved one back, pursuing a cause of action on behalf [...]

admin2014-12-02T07:00:32+00:00December 2, 2014|Car Accidents|

The Importance of Punitive Damages in Drunken Driving Accidents

Losing a loved one in a car accident can be a tragic and traumatic experience. When the accident is the fault of an intoxicated driver, it is normal for other feelings such as anger and hostility to arise. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were more than 33, 000 convictions for drunken driving offenses in Wisconsin in 2012 alone. Given the high volume of convictions, it is clear [...]

admin2014-11-25T12:15:48+00:00November 25, 2014|Car Accidents|

Filing a Wisconsin Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful death lawsuits are usually brought against a person whose negligence or intentional action caused someone's death. Wrongful death lawsuits are often filed when a family member loses a loved due to a car accident, medical malpractice, products liability, or an accident that occurs at work. However, only one such category of family members has the right to pursue the claim, with the order determining that right to recover set [...]

admin2014-11-19T09:50:12+00:00November 19, 2014|Wrongful Death|