Wisconsin has seen dozen of automobile crashes and a handful of fatalities already this year. Most have been due to poor road conditions, thanks to the blanket of snow throughout much of the state. But are tire chains really the answer for Wisconsinites hoping to reduce their risk of an accident? Experts say probably not. Tire Chains: Winterization’s […]
Intended to improve road safety, self-driving cars may be one step closer to becoming a reality after the U.S. government pledged to invest $4 billion into advancing their testing and development. Unfortunately, there are still a number of hurdles to overcome before these high-tech vehicles become mainstream, particularly in terms of overall safety. Autonomous Cars – the […]
Shortly after the announcement of the long road ahead for automated cars and a pledge from the U.S. government into developing the technology to make them better, Volvo has promised to make all of their new cars death and serious injury free by 2020. But can they really do it? Experts believe it is possible. Technology Already Exists The […]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a condition which is marked by chronic pain, mild or dramatic changes in temperature and skin color, as well as swelling in a patient’s limb(s). It is estimated that anywhere from 20,000 to 200,000 people suffer with CRPS. The cause of the syndrome is unknown. The condition is usually triggered […]
For years, safety advocates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have suggested that school buses were safe enough without seat belts. However, the agency recently acknowledged that this message is not only contradictory to their stance on passenger safety, but that it may also be inaccurate. Unfortunately, making the changes might prove to be […]
By Attorney, Steven McGaver It is safe to say that an OWI conviction in Wisconsin can have a lasting impact on your life. For some it is the catalyst to reexamine lifestyle habits, while others consider it only a minor misstep in their youth. One thing that is often not an immediate concern for an individual who chooses […]
By Attorney Arthur Thexton, Of Counsel Part 1: What is the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services? Do you have an occupational or professional license in Wisconsin, or do you have a client who does? Have you received a letter stating that a complaint has been made about you, and requesting a response? In this series of blogs, […]
By Attorney Arthur Thexton, Of Counsel Part 2: How does the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Review Complaints? In my last blog, I talked about how the Department is organized. This time, we will see how the Department operates on a day-to-day basis, when complaints are received. All communications which can reasonably be construed as complaints about an […]
By Attorney Arthur Thexton, Of Counsel Part 3: The Role of the Case Advisor for the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Last time, I talked about how complaints are screened before any decision is made to investigate them or not. This time, I will talk about the case advisor, a role which is unknown to most, but […]
By Attorney Arthur Thexton, Of Counsel Part 4: The Investigation Process of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services In my last blog, I talked about the role of the case advisor in the process of handling complaints. This time, I will talk about how the staff proceeds with their investigations. Investigators are the Division’s detectives. They gather […]