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After suffering injuries in a serious car wreck caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial losses in a personal injury claim. This compensation can cover your medical bills, pain and suffering, and the wages you lost while being unable to work. The car accident […]

Large commercial trucks have cabs and trailers. When the trailer of an 18-wheeler pushes the cab to one side or all the way around so that it faces backward, it is known as a “jackknife.” The term is a reference to the shape of a folding blade or jackknife. This can occur when a rig’s […]

Overall, the total number of traffic deaths in Wisconsin rose between 2016 and 2020. While Wisconsin traffic fatalities rose 7.8% from 2019 (550) to 2020 (593), the 2020 figure is only about 2% higher than the 5-year average of 580 for 2016-2020. Although Americans generally drove less in 2020 because of the pandemic, the National […]

After a serious car accident injury, your choice of legal representation is one of the most important decisions you will make. The right attorney could make the difference between a lowball settlement and the justice you rightfully deserve. However, with the myriad of lawyers advertising everywhere, knowing how to choose the right one can seem […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that every year, more than 700 traffic accident fatalities result from tire-related crashes. The term “tire blowout” refers to situations in which tires lose air rapidly, resulting in the loss of vehicle control. In a blowout, a tire quickly deflates, putting the vehicle at high risk for […]

The decision to pursue legal action against a nursing home on behalf of a loved one can be a difficult one. Without the knowledge and guidance of an experienced attorney, the process may be unnecessarily confusing and frustrating. Nursing home abuse lawsuits can take anywhere from 18 to 24 months, or longer. They require meticulous […]

Also known as white lining, lane splitting is the act of riding a motorcycle between lanes or rows of stopped or slow-moving traffic moving in one direction. In Wisconsin, lane splitting is illegal. In fact, California is the only U.S. state to allow lane splitting; the practice is currently prohibited throughout the rest of the […]

Suffering a serious injury is a challenging, disorienting experience. You may be facing exorbitant medical bills, time away from your job, and long-term changes to your life. If someone else caused your injuries, you may be unsure of your rights and how to move forward. If you are facing this situation, it is in your […]

Despite less driving in 2020, the yearly total of excessive speeding and fatal car accidents actually went up from 2019. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, auto accidents caused 593 deaths in 2020, up from 551 crash-related fatalities in 2019. As of May 30, 2021, there have been 166 deaths due to traffic wrecks […]

Nursing home residents have the right to live in an environment free of neglect and abuse. However, this right is violated when residents of nursing homes face one or more forms of abuse at the hands of staff members or other residents. Abuse is a broad term that encompasses a number of behaviors and actions. […]