negligence Archives - Herrling Clark Law Firm

4 Things to Consider When Seeking Compensation for a Personal Injury

Every year, tens of thousands of Americans suffer life-changing injuries in car accidents, as well as a wide variety of other situations. In many cases, these injuries occur because of another person’s negligence, or even due to someone’s intentional actions. When someone is responsible for the injuries you or your loved one have suffered, you may be able to pursue financial compensation through a personal injury claim. Here are a [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:13+00:00May 24, 2020|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

How Health Conditions in an At-Fault Driver Can Alter the Outcome of Your Case

Auto accidents are complex events that can be caused by (or are the result of) any number of factors. Drunk or distracted driving, vehicle defects, and reckless driving are factors that may indicate an element of negligence, and that could entitle a victim to compensation from any parties that are deemed liable in the case. There are also other factors that could either reduce or eliminate the negligence element in [...]

admin2018-01-22T10:54:00+00:00January 22, 2018|Car Accidents|

Drowsy Driving Just as Dangerous as Drunk Driving

Sleep has become a public health problem in America. Fueled by a number of factors, including constant access to electronic devices, hectic schedules, and a variety of health problems, sleep deprivation has even caught the attention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health advocacy organizations. Even the media has taken notice of the rising number of motor vehicle accidents caused by drowsy driving. This means [...]

admin2016-08-23T10:57:00+00:00August 23, 2016|Green Bay Auto Crash Attorney|

Determining if Negligence Was a Factor in Your Personal Injury Case

Whenever an accident occurs, the victim has a right to pursue compensation. Known as a personal injury claim, this includes injuries sustained during an auto accident, truck accident, construction site accident, dog bite or attack, and many other preventable types of accidents. However, an accident alone is not enough to pursue a personal injury claim. Negligence, and all of its elements, must also be present. How do you determine if [...]

admin2016-08-01T20:12:03+00:00August 1, 2016|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

Personal Injury Lawsuits in Wisconsin

Sustaining injuries in an accident can result in an overwhelming amount of stress regarding impending hospital bills, lost wages, and recovery. However, a victim should not have to worry about the details surrounding pursuing legal recourse in the event that a third party was liable. Personal injury lawsuits are designed to help victims receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries due to the negligence of someone else. Depending on [...]

admin2014-09-03T11:00:08+00:00September 3, 2014|Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer|

Driver cited for failure to yield after fatal crash in Wisconsin

As any Wisconsin motorist is likely aware, there are many laws of the road to pay attention to. Violating even a seemingly minor law can have major consequences. This is why motorists need to be aware of the rules of the road and make every effort not to break them. When motorists violate one of these laws and a car accident occurs that results in someone's death, the families of [...]

admin2014-06-06T23:25:34+00:00June 6, 2014|Wrongful Death|