After a fatal car crash, the surviving family members of the person who died might seek compensation for their losses from an insurance company. Liability insurance coverage in Wisconsin and some types of supplemental coverage carried by individual drivers can help...
Personal Injury
Improvements in vehicle safety help everyone
Being safe on the road is a big consideration for everyone. The good news is that newer vehicles have many safety features that weren’t present in older vehicles. This can help everyone on the road to remain safer. Even with these safety improvements, there isn’t room...
What are the varying degrees of burns?
There may be many different circumstances and dangers that could result in a serious burn. These include open flames, hot liquids, chemicals, steam, electricity, heated objects, house fires, and electrical fires. A burn is a particularly dangerous type of injury, as...
3 Tips for safe snowmobiling this winter
If you’re one of the thousands of Wisconsinites looking forward to doing some snowmobiling over the next few months, it’s wise to review the laws and safety tips from experts. If you haven’t taken a snowmobile safety course, it’s never too late to do so. They’re...
Who can you sue if you get hurt on a company’s premises?
It is about that time of the year again for cold Wisconsin weather. Many of us will be treading lightly as we try not to lose our footing in icy or snowy parking lots, sidewalks or entryways. In some cases, slips and falls may be inevitable, but it's important to know...
Watch out in Wisconsin for boaters who drink and “drive”
Are you raring to get your boat out and take advantage of the Wisconsin summer? So are hundreds of others. It’s a chance to get some fresh air and sunshine while maintaining a safe distance from other people. Whether you prefer a cold beer or a chilled glass of Pinot...
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....
Parking lot risks rise during the holidays
According to insurers, the number of personal injury insurance claims involving ts peak on the Black Friday shopping day and continue at an above-average rate through the December holiday season. Distracted driving is a major culprit of...
Protecting consumers making online purchases
Online sellers have radically changed the way consumers buy goods. Every passing year, the need to travel to brick and mortar businesses decreases. But, this technological and commercial revolution has created complications for defective product lawsuits.Under...