Motorcycles have become more popular in the past ten years among Wisconsin residents. For every 100 residents, there are 5.9 registered motorcyclists and over 515,000 registered motorcyclists. With the increasing popularity of motorcycles, there has also been an increase in accidents. According to statistics in the 2012 Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Facts Book, 112 motorcyclists or their passengers […]
Wisconsinites are used to dealing with the cold and the ice that come along with winter, but these conditions can still pose a danger to people. One of the most common dangers is from slick sidewalks covered in ice. In fact, worldwide there are hundreds of thousands of deaths each year from falls, according to statistics compiled […]
Large trucks pose a unique danger to other drivers on the road. Their massive size makes it harder for their operators to see what is around them, harder for their operators to turn, and harder for their operators to bring them to a stop. Additionally, their extra mass means that large truck accidents can be especially serious. […]
It is never easy to go through the loss or severe injury of a loved one in an accident, and no amount of compensation can fully heal them. However, the law does offer a variety of claims to ensure that the careless people responsible for their injuries are held responsible. One important claim that is discussed […]
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 […]