Navigating Hit And Run Accidents In Wisconsin Any type of car accident can cause victims to feel frustrated, but hit and run accidents in Wisconsin are some of the worst at evoking feelings of helplessness and discouragement. An accident is considered to be a hit and run if the offending driver purposely leaves the scene of the incident without providing any contact information. Hit and runs can involve two moving vehicles, a moving vehicle and a stationary vehicle, or even a moving vehicle...

Distracted Driving in Wisconsin – be familiar with the laws Wisconsin, like many states, has a law against distracted driving. Specifically, under Wisconsin Statute 346.89, no one may perform any activity “that interferes or reasonably appears to interfere” with the ability to drive. This law is vague enough to give courts a great deal of room for interpretation. Still, demonstrating another driver was distracted at the time of an accident can help you demonstrate fault...

What to do if you are injured in an out of state auto accident Every state has different laws that apply to auto accidents. Personal injury laws and insurance regulations across state lines can make a big difference in determining your rights and your ability to recover damages. If you are traveling outside of Wisconsin, understanding the laws under which your accident falls is critical to getting the compensation you deserve. Choice of Law In most cases, an out of state accident will...

Assumption Of Risk Or Comparative Negligence And What It Means In Personal Injury Cases Assumption of Risk is a common defense strategy used by defendants to try and minimize their liability for a plaintiff’s injuries. It’s not something that is relevant to every personal injury case but when it does come up, there is a greater chance of the plaintiff losing out on compensation for the injuries suffered. Tort Law And Negligence Assumption of risk in personal injury cases...

Have you suffered a concussion? Know the signs In football, and more recently in other sports, the dangers of concussions have emerged. More than perhaps any other kind of injury, concussions create problems that, while often only temporary, create significant dangers for athletes who suffer from them. Understanding how to recognize and prevent a concussion is critical for athletes of any age or level of competition. Recognizing Concussion Symptoms A concussion, most simply defined,...