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Car accident leads to ejection and serious injuries
A Wisconsin man, 28, suffered serious injuries after being thrown from his vehicle in a head-on crash. He did survive the incident, but he had to be rushed to a medical center for treatment. The crash happened on Sunday, May 24, right around 7:55 p.m. The man was...
You can be a safe driver and still get injured
It’s wise to do all that you can to be a safe driver. This generally means becoming a defensive driver, actively attempting to keep yourself safe and following all traffic laws. Just don’t put too much stock in your own abilities. You can still get injured in an...
Children are more at risk for dog attacks
Dogs can and do attack people of all ages, every year, but children in particular face a high level of risk. There are a few different reasons for this that it is important for parents to understand. First of all, many children simply love dogs and do not comprehend...
Having children in the car does not prevent distracted driving
When someone engages in distracted driving practices, such as texting and driving, they rarely think about the people that they may hit if they get into an accident. It’s easy enough for them to just think of it from their own position. They know it puts them at risk,...
When does premises liability apply if you get hurt at a business?
If you own your own home, you probably already know a little bit about premises liability. After all, your mortgage company would have insisted that you purchase a homeowner's insurance policy, likely funded through an escrow account, in order to protect you from...
Do you have protection from drivers without their own insurance?
If you cause a serious motor vehicle collision, you have liability under Wisconsin law for any injuries you may cause to other people, as well as property damage that they suffer as a result of the crash. That financial liability is why you carry an insurance policy....
Madison development project proceeding through approval process
A developer is seeking approval in Madison, Wisconsin, to tear down nine vintage homes and replace them with a six-story, mixed-use project. The site of the proposed development is six blocks from Capitol Square and falls under the provisions of the Mifflandia...
What types of real estate encumbrances may you find when buying a house?
Buying a house is exciting – but that excitement can turn to dismay really quickly when you find out that the property has some type of encumbrance on it that could either derail the transaction or interfere with your plans. An encumbrance on a piece of property means...
COVID-19 CHALLENGES FOR BUSINESSES
Complying with New Laws and Government Orders There are new legal requirements to know about while doing business in the present emergency climate. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission identifies COVID-19 as a “direct threat” under the Americans with...
Texting while driving is dangerous and illegal in Wisconsin
Most people understand that texting while driving is very dangerous, but they may not understand what the law says. Part of the confusion stems from the fact that there isn't a federal law for the average driver of a passenger vehicle regarding texting and driving....
