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 […]
Accidents happen all the time and frequently, injuries occur as a result. But, when the injuries occur due to elements outside of your custody or control, legal recourse may be an option. When you slip and fall on someone else’s property, it may lead to a premises liability case. You need to prove that the property owner […]
Every year, millions of elderly individuals in the United States are placed in residential facilities, nursing homes and assisted living centers. Unfortunately, the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) estimates that over two million elderly United States residents placed in these types of facilities experience some form of abuse and neglect. In 2009, NIH found that approximately 5,300 cases […]
Burn injuries may be some of the most tragic, painful and horrific injuries a person can suffer. They can result in permanent disfigurement, significant medical expenses, and medical treatment that could potentially last a lifetime. If someone performed an act – or failed to act – in a situation that caused your injuries, and this person failed […]
Commonly, when you hear the term personal injury, you may think of an individual involved in a car accident or someone slipping and falling. However, acts that are intentional, instead of accidental, can lead to personal injury cases as well. For instance, assault and battery are intentional torts that form the basis of lawsuits in civil […]