When most people think about a cruise ships, they imagine exotic locations, excellent food, and lots of rest and relaxation. Of course, this is exactly how it unfolds for most, but for some, the cruise experience is more of a personal injury nightmare than a vacation. It is most disturbing how few passengers are aware of the […]
Negligence: The Disastrous Effects of Tractor Trailer and Automobile Collisions
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen large trucks or tractor-trailers are involved in accidents with passenger automobiles, the results are usually disastrous. The sheer size and weight disparity between these two types of vehicles mean that even minor accidents have the possibility of causing serious injuries and even death. When you add a careless truck driver to the mix, it is certainly […]
Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAutomobile accidents can be deadly when two automobiles are involved. When pedestrians are involved in automobile accidents, their injuries tend to be serious, and more often than not they lead to death. Recently, a pedestrian was involved in accident caused by the automobile driver. The pedestrian was crossing the street when the automobile driver fatally hit him. […]
Traumatic Brain Injury
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPTraumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, and contributes to almost one third of all injury deaths. According to the CDC, there are over 125 deaths every day in the United States in which traumatic brain injury was a factor, and those who survive a traumatic brain injury […]
When a Child Is Injured or Dies at Daycare
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn July, an almost four-month-old baby named Payton McCoy died after being put down for a nap at his daycare in Milwaukee. The caregiver of the home day care center told the police that she fed Payton a bottle formula around noon, and then swaddled him and laid him down on his back, on a cushion called […]
Amusement Park Injuries
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWisconsin has many recreational activities to offer residents and visitors, but those same activities present many dangers and result in numerous injuries to many who visit. Numerous accidents occur at amusement parks and waterparks in Wisconsin and throughout the United States and people are injured as a direct result of the negligence of somebody else. If you […]
Equine Immunity Statute: Suing for Injuries Caused by Equine Activities
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPActivities involving horses in Wisconsin are referred to as equine activities and the Wisconsin legislature has determined that these are inherently risky activities. As such, in many circumstances, if you are injured while riding a horse or at a horseback riding facility, you may not be able to sue anybody. What Does “Inherently Risky” Mean? Inherently risky […]
Wisconsin Immunity Law and Personal Injury Lawsuits
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPGenerally speaking, when you suffer a personal injury because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, tort laws in Wisconsin are there to protect you and provide you with a means to recover for your losses. This means that in most circumstances, you will be compensated for the injuries and damages you have suffered by the […]
What Are Punitive Damages and How Do They Work in Wisconsin Personal Injury Cases?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn personal injury cases, there are several different types of damages you may potentially be able to recover. One type of damages that is not well understood is punitive damages. These are a special kind of damages that are not available in all personal injury cases. They are only for extreme situations. The Purpose of Punitive […]
Personal Injury Cases: How Long Do You Have to File?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAfter an accident or injury, some individuals choose not to file a personal injury case. It may be that, initially, the accident or injury seems inconsequential, or it could be a simple case of not understanding one’s rights to seek compensation. Whatever the reason, it may eventually come to light that the implications are further reaching than […]
The Concerning and Undisclosed History of Cruise Ship Accidents and Injuries
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen most people think about a cruise ships, they imagine exotic locations, excellent food, and lots of rest and relaxation. Of course, this is exactly how it unfolds for most, but for some, the cruise experience is more of a personal injury nightmare than a vacation. It is most disturbing how few passengers are aware of the […]