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Welcome to the Studinski Law Blog, which is a forum for trends and the practical aspects of personal injury law throughout Wisconsin and across the country. We will provide insight into how average people can use the law to their advantage and obtain what they need to move forward after a devastating injury.

May 23, 2018

What’s My Truck Accident Claim Worth?

Any motor vehicle accident can lead to serious injuries, but truck accidents tend to be more devastating in the harm they cause to victims. You may face an uphill battle during recovery, as medical costs increase with the severity of the injuries, and your pain and suffering is more intense. It’s possible to obtain compensation […]

May 9, 2018

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Wisconsin Rapids

The overwhelming majority of motor vehicle crashes are due to driver negligence. However, many specific acts of recklessness contribute to car accidents in Wisconsin Rapids. If you suffered injuries in an auto collision, you may be entitled to recover compensation for such losses as medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other types of […]

April 25, 2018

New Litigation Bill Significantly Impacts Plaintiffs’ Discovery Rights

On April 03, 2018, Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill (AB) 733 into law. AB 733 is a sweeping reform of the rules that govern civil litigation in the state. Among other things, the reforms will affect the discovery rights of plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits starting July 1 of this year. During the discovery […]

April 11, 2018

New Study Finds Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Risk of Neck Injuries

Any accident on a road and highway can result in serious injuries that take months or years to heal. However, motorcycle accidents are especially dangerous, and even those at relatively low speeds can cause serious injuries or death. It has long been accepted that wearing a helmet can protect you from a head injury if […]

March 28, 2018

Top Reasons an Insurance Company Will Deny a Personal Injury Claim

People often think that insurance companies are there to take care of them after a car accident. The truth is that their primary concern is to save as much money as they can. They often do this by offering you a small settlement or denying your claim. A personal injury claim denial does not follow […]

March 7, 2018

Who Causes the Most Car Crashes?

Much attention is paid to the total number of car accidents reported in a given year. But it is also worthwhile to examine car crash causes in order to locate possible patterns certain drivers exhibit. Learning which groups of drivers tend to be involved in the most car crashes could help shed light on negative […]

February 23, 2018

How to Share Winter Roads with Semi-Trucks

Whether you live in an area with heavy traffic or drive on a large highway to get to work, you likely share the Winter road with semi-trucks. In the winter, you may feel anxious when driving next to a semi-truck and unsure of how to keep yourself and others safe. If you are involved in […]

February 9, 2018

Common Causes of Workplace Fatalities in Wisconsin

Unfortunately, workplace fatalities are a reality in Wisconsin. In 2017, 29 workers lost their lives because of a work-related accident. While any worker can suffer from a workplace fatality, they are more likely to occur in industries such as construction and manufacturing. Below is a list of the most common causes of workplace fatalities in […]

January 31, 2018

What is Loss of Consortium?

When you are hurt or lose a loved one in an accident caused by another person’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing, then you have the right to seek compensation. In some cases, you go through their insurers and ask for a settlement paid out from an insurance policy. In others, you sue them directly. In […]

January 17, 2018

Do’s and Don’ts After a Car Crash

If you are involved in a car crash that was caused by another driver’s negligent actions, it can be easy to panic and feel like you don’t know what to do. But it’s important to remember that the other driver will need to compensate you for any injuries or damages, so you will need to […]