Commercial truck drivers have a demanding job. They face long, lonely hours on the road, and their salary is directly related to how hard they are willing to push themselves to keep driving. Consequently, federal law places a variety of restrictions on how long truck drivers are allowed to stay on the road for, in […]
Today, motorcycles are a popular source of enjoyment and entertainment in our society, but they pose unique dangers due to their design. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, in the year 2012, 4,957 motorcyclists across the United States suffered fatalities as a result of motor vehicle crashes. In Wisconsin, 118 motorcyclists died in traffic […]
Wrongful death actions arise when the negligence or intentional act of an individual causes the death of another. Wisconsin law outlines who has the right to bring a claim, the time limits within which the wrongful death claim may be brought, and the types of damage that could be recovered under a wrongful death claim. Who Can […]
Bicycle accidents, especially ones involving motor vehicles, can result in serious or life-threatening injuries. In Wisconsin, almost every time a bicyclist is involved in a motor vehicle accident, he or she is likely to suffer injuries. In 2012, over 1,100 bicyclists were involved in accidents, and 1,049 suffered injuries while 11 were killed as a result […]
Many of the personal injury accidents that transpire within Wisconsin occur on someone else’s property, either inside or outside a building. These types of accidents are identified as premises liability, cases and they can occur on public or private property when dangerous conditions are present. Dangerous conditions create unreasonable risks of harm. For example, unreasonable risks of […]
Regardless where a construction site is located, whether it is at a commercial building, private home or an interstate, it is usually a dangerous place to be. Construction work is dangerous because it is physically demanding and it is often performed outside, where workers are exposed to the natural elements. The terrain is not always […]
Pedestrians swarm the streets of Milwaukee, using their own two legs to get around town. And while automobile accidents are scary events that result in injuries to everyone involved, when they involve pedestrians, they usually result in serious injuries or even death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2013, over 4,700 pedestrians were killed and […]
Playgrounds for children are places meant for fun, laughter and life-long memories. But, some playgrounds can be among the most dangerous places for children to play. There are many activities available to keep children occupied, such as swing sets, monkey bars, slides, ladders, etc. Although these activities and obstacles offer children many different ways to […]
These days, whenever you check the news or turn on the television, it seems when a heavy commercial truck is involved in an accident with a passenger automobile, the automobile driver suffers more serious injuries than the driver of the commercial truck. This result is all too common due to the basic laws of physics and the […]
Many United States citizens love their four-legged canine friends, and these furry creatures are treated like companions and family members. Most dogs are loyal, loving and obedient. But sometimes, these loyal and obedient dogs divert from their composed personalities and bite people. Each year, thousands of individuals in the United States sustain injuries related to dog bites […]