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Wisconsin Car Accidents: Safety Tips for Teen Drivers

Car accidents occur daily throughout Wisconsin, and a variety of factors may contribute to the causes of such accidents. In 2012, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) reported that 57 teenagers, between the ages of 16 and 19, died in fatal car crashes. Additionally, statistics show that car crashes with teen drivers are more likely to involve “high-risk factors.” Teenagers are more susceptible to car accidents for several reasons. For [...]

admin2014-11-05T15:33:37+00:00November 5, 2014|Car Accidents|

Left Behind: Catching a Hit-and-Run Driver

Traffic accidents are inconvenient at their best, and at their worst they can forever change the lives of those involved. Fortunately, the legal system allows victims to recover for their injuries, and helps people get back on their feet. In order for this to occur, however, victims need to know who caused their injuries in the first place. Hence, hit-and-run accidents are particularly problematic. Wisconsin has implemented a statute that [...]

admin2014-10-31T07:00:51+00:00October 31, 2014|Car Accidents|

Recovering Compensation after a Devastating Traffic Crash

The Green Bay Press Gazette has reported that three Shawano County teens recently died when the car they were riding in crashed. An accident investigation suggests that the teens' car, which was traveling on Wisconsin 22, swerved to evade another car that was attempting to turn left into a driveway. The driver, who survived the crash, lost control and drove straight into the path of an oncoming SUV. The driver [...]

admin2014-10-28T07:40:53+00:00October 28, 2014|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Trucking Accidents: Who is Liable?

Wisconsin residents and truck drivers often use highway I-43 as a means to travel through the state. Although I-43 is the best way to travel from Milwaukee to Green Bay, it is also the scene of many traffic accidents. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in 2012 there were a total of 5, 882 crashes involving large trucks. An accident involving a semi truck can be a traumatic experience resulting [...]

admin2014-10-22T17:10:44+00:00October 22, 2014|Truck Accidents|

The Role of Negligence in Car Accidents

The theory of negligence can often be the basis of car accident lawsuits. In some cases, negligence can easily be presumed because a driver may have been driving under the influence or may have broken a traffic law and thus caused an accident. However, in other cases, a victim may have to prove that a driver acted negligently. The Theory of Negligence Negligence is a term that is often used [...]

admin2014-10-10T11:13:12+00:00October 10, 2014|Car Accidents|

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 [...]

admin2014-10-09T13:50:34+00:00October 9, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

How to Handle Aggressive Drivers

Most motorists are familiar with aggressive drivers—those who speed excessively, change lanes frequently and often without signaling, pass improperly, or run stop signs and red lights. Aggressive drivers may even resort to tailgating, flashing lights, honking, or making gestures to intimidate other drivers or air their frustrations. According to the National Safety Council, aggressive driving is on the rise as roadways become more congested and law enforcement struggles to maintain [...]

admin2014-10-06T08:37:37+00:00October 6, 2014|Car Accidents|

What Causes Car Accidents in Wisconsin?

Car accidents occur every day throughout the United States. These wrecks not only result in injuries to countless victims, they also claim many lives. In fact, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in 2013 there were 118, 254 total car crashes in Wisconsin alone. Of those accidents, 527 people were killed and 39, 872 people were injured. There are several outside factors—such as unruly weather conditions, unsafe road conditions, [...]

admin2014-09-24T07:00:48+00:00September 24, 2014|Car Accidents|

How Product Recalls Affect Product Liability Cases

Product recalls are reported by news sources to inform the public of the potential danger a product may cause. Usually the product manufacturer initially becomes aware of the defect or problem and then issues a voluntary recall. However, in some cases, government agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration or the Consumer Product Safety Commission come across the defect and inform the manufacturer of its findings. Although a recall [...]

admin2014-09-19T07:00:35+00:00September 19, 2014|Green Bay Products Liability 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' [...]

admin2014-09-12T14:49:53+00:00September 12, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|