Increased Wisconsin rainfall highlights how hydroplaning can cause serious car crashes
Whether you are a believer in climate change or not, certain facts cannot be ignored. Wisconsin, like so many states in the U.S., has had it
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- Jun 19, 2019
- 3 min
How medical liens in a personal injury claim may increase the amount you receive at settlement
Being injured in an automobile accident can be a complicated matter. There are insurance companies to deal with, the auto repair folks, lega
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- Apr 1, 2019
- 3 min
Can you file a personal injury claim against a gym, even if you signed a waiver of liability?
Any time you engage in a physical activity, it’s going to come with some risks, whether it’s a trampoline, a marathon, a walk or working...
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- Mar 25, 2019
- 3 min
Vehicle safety devices do save lives
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently published results of how safety devices in today’s motor...
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- Feb 21, 2019
- 3 min
Would the legalization of marijuana in Wisconsin lead to more motor vehicle crashes?
A growing concern among communities in Wisconsin and, for that matter, across the U.S., is whether legalization of marijuana could lead...
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- Jan 10, 2019
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Handling a property damage claim when involved in a motor vehicle accident
Usually, victims of motor vehicle accidents can work with the defendant insurance company concerning their property damage (PD) on their...
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- Dec 27, 2018
- 3 min
Top five causes of car crashes
Although we deal with various types of personal injury accidents in our practice, many of our clients are victims of car crashes. With...
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- Dec 20, 2018
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Have you considered the consequences of DWI in Wisconsin?
There are many reasons to have a drink. You may want to celebrate the holidays, a birthday, an anniversary, or you may just want to hang...
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- Dec 13, 2018
- 3 min
Car thieves favorite vehicles to steal in 2017
Car thieves definitely have their favorite vehicles to steal, and they’re not the flashy sports or luxury sedans they go after. Data...
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- Dec 7, 2018
- 3 min
Keep your holiday season free from fires and personal injury
The holidays are a joyful time of year, celebrating with friends and family. Unfortunately, they are also a time of many home fires and...
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- Nov 1, 2018
- 2 min
Common causes of school bus accidents
With the new school year right around the corner, you want to feel secure that your children are safe within the confines of their school...
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- Oct 23, 2018
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How contributory negligence can affect a personal injury case
In a recent article, we wrote about “assumption of risk,” which can arise when you’ve been hurt in an accident, but placed yourself in a...
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- Oct 18, 2018
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The Wild West of driving or how to avoid accidents in parking lots
Those involved in personal injury accidents sometimes refer to parking lots as the Wild West. Parking lots produce a veritable show of...
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- Oct 15, 2018
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What is “bad faith” and when can it occur with an insurance company?
Last year Walmart sued three of their own insurance companies for “bad faith, in connection with a 2014 accident involving comedian Tracy...
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- Oct 11, 2018
- 4 min
The basics of personal injury law and personal injury claims
Understanding the basics of personal injury law and personal injury claims can be very helpful, if you find yourself or a loved one a...
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- Sep 20, 2018
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Who is responsible when a passenger is injured in a car crash?
There are a lot of informative articles about liability when a driver is injured in a car crash, but not as much has been written about...
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- Sep 6, 2018
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When a cyclist gets “doored” by a car who is liable?
Even though Winnebago County is continuing to create a much more bicycle-friendly and safer environment, there are still dangers that...
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- Aug 30, 2018
- 3 min
How to keep children safe on playgrounds
It may not be something you think about or want to think about, but playgrounds can be danger places for children. There are several...
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- Aug 22, 2018
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Know the dangers of ATVs and how to avoid accidents
The dangers of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are well-documented, with more than 14,000 people, including 3,200 children age 15 or younger,...
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- Aug 13, 2018
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Prevent personal injury accidents by properly maintaining your motorcycle
Motorcycles are wonderful for long or short trips, for the camaraderie of other cyclists, and for their economy. While it is true that...
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