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Seeking Compensation After Being Hit By a Drunk Driver in Wisconsin

In the state of Wisconsin, thousands of drivers make the reckless decision to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol each and every year. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, more than 28,000 people were arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) throughout 2015 alone. Despite the fact that driving while impaired can come with significant legal ramifications, drivers still choose to put their own life and the [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:16:12+00:00July 12, 2020|Drunk Driving Accidents|

Stem Cell Grafts Improve Grasping Ability in Monkeys with Spinal Injuries

Data indicates that there are approximately 17, 000 new spinal injury cases per year. Though experienced in varying degrees, these injuries typically result in at least some form of paralysis, which is often permanent. Scientists have been working hard to come up with a solution - some using drugs, others specific therapies, and still others who are using surgical interventions. One recent scientific study, which included the grafting of human [...]

admin2018-03-15T09:29:00+00:00March 15, 2018|Spinal Cord Injuries|

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Drunk Driving Accident?

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that intoxicated driving causes approximately 31 percent of all traffic-related deaths in America. In total, that amounts to nearly 10 million drunk driving deaths per year, and about one death every 53 minutes. Additionally, there are thousands more injured in drunk driving crashes. The following examines who can be held liable in such situations, and why it is important. [...]

admin2017-03-21T09:41:00+00:00March 21, 2017|Drunk Driving Accidents|

What is the Meaning of Negligence?

Negligence sounds like a simple word. People use it every day. It means carelessness. It means someone was not paying attention. However, according to research in the Legal Finance Journal, this simple word forms the basis of tens of thousands of lawsuits every year. This is because negligence is also a legal standard. When a person is harmed by another in a traffic accident or other type of personal injury [...]

admin2014-11-11T07:00:07+00:00November 11, 2014|Car Accidents|

Compensation for Dog Bite Injuries: When the Owner is Your Friend

Virtually every day there are reports of people all over the state being bitten, attacked, and even killed by dogs. Dog bites are always a very traumatic experience, and it is hard to imagine that “man's best friend” can be capable of injuring an innocent person. However, it happens more often than you may think. According to the Center for Disease Control, one in five people who are bitten by [...]

admin2014-08-05T15:49:24+00:00August 5, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|