Whiplash has remained one of medicine’s strange mysteries, especially in cases where there are long-term pain and complication. However, a new study has devised a way that may help in predicting which patients are likely to experience long-lasting symptoms, which can prove to be beneficial in ensuring proper treatment and interventions are provided. Though only a […]
Drug charges are one of the most complicated criminal matters in the state of Wisconsin. This is because there are so many different factors used to determine the consequence. Able to impact your life in ways that you may not have even considered, it is critical that you understand these consequences and how you can […]
Earlier this year, legislation proposed a $4 billion investment into getting self-driving cars. However, the recent death of a Tesla driver, some problematic matters regarding the autonomous nature of driving, and cost factors highlight some pretty disturbing issues with self-driving cars. In fact, it is highly possible that drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists could be at […]
Over the last couple of years, the number of Wisconsin residents suffering from a heroin addiction has been rising, but law enforcement and the media have only recently started to look at the situation as an epidemic that warrants discussion. Now considered a “public health crisis,” it is thought to affect as many as 6,700 residents and […]
Parents who are eco- or spend-savvy often turn to used baby items to reduce cost and/or their environmental footprint, but there are some used items that may be dangerous. Car seats are at the top of that list because they may place baby at unnecessary risk in an automobile accident. This is especially true when it […]
When an individual is convicted of a crime in Wisconsin, prosecutors use a risk assessment score to determine their probability of recidivism (committing a future crime). This risk score can affect the sentencing process and, in some cases, may even nullify plea deal. Unfortunately, the algorithm used to determine this risk score has been found […]
Victims of truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and motorcycle accidents are more vulnerable than other drivers when it comes to severe injury. Paralysis, caused by spinal cord injuries, are especially common. For most, this means a complete change of life, a decreased life expectancy, and possibly even heavy reliance on a loved one and/or medical professionals. […]
While arson crimes are typically considered less severe than those against people, they should never be taken lightly. This is especially true if someone is inadvertently killed or injured in the process. If you are up against arson charges in Wisconsin, or are facing arson charges along with additional charges because someone was killed or injured, […]
Each year, 15 to 20 children under age 11 die of injuries sustained after falling from a window. Another 15,000 suffer non-fatal injuries that may include brain damage, broken bones, and paralysis. Apartment windows are especially dangerous because of their height. If you live in an apartment building and have children, know what you can do to […]
If you are facing criminal charges, you are mostly considering the immediate impact on your life. However, there may be other factors you have not considered. For example, a sexual assault conviction can dictate where you live and require that you register as a sex offender for a predetermined amount of time – possibly even the […]