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Truck Accidents Caused by Negligent Hiring & Supervision

Commercial trucks weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds and sometimes carry dangerous substances, such as combustible fuel. For these reasons, there are many rules about how a driver can become qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle and the steps trucking companies must take to...

What is a Survival Action?

If you recently lost a loved one, you might worry about how you will provide for your family while dealing with difficult grief. Wisconsin law allows certain impacted loved ones to file different types of legal claims, including wrongful death claims and survival actions....

Important Evidence You May Need After a Truck Accident

If you were injured in a truck accident, you will need strong evidence to prove fault and how you were harmed as a result of the truck driver’s or company’s negligence. Here are some of the most important pieces of evidence you can use...

Overcoming Bias Against Injured Motorcyclists

Many people who are not motorcyclists have negative opinions about the motorcycle community. They may have the wrong idea about motorcyclists and may blame them consciously or subconsciously for any accident they are involved in. Insurance adjusters and jurors may bring these biases into...

Can I Recover Damages After a Motorcycle Accident If I Was Not Wearing a Helmet?

According to the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 112 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2020. Another 1,796 people were injured in motorcycle accidents the same year. If you or a loved one is involved in a motorcycle accident, you might...

Override Truck Accidents: What Are They and Who May Be at Fault?

Override truck accidents occur when a commercial truck rides over a smaller passenger vehicle, often smashing it and its occupants in the process. These are some of the most dangerous types of accidents and often result in catastrophic injuries and deaths. Often, truck driver...

Signs of Soft Tissue Injuries After a Car Accident

If you were recently injured in a car accident, you might not immediately notice that you were injured. While broken bones and some other injuries may be more immediately apparent, other injuries may not be immediately noticeable. Accident victims often experience a surge of...

Underride Truck Accidents: What Are They and Who May Be at Fault?

All truck accidents are scary experiences. However, underride truck accidents are particularly terrifying because a smaller car slides underneath a much larger commercial truck that sits higher off the ground. If you were seriously injured or lost a loved one in one of these...

Can I Recover Compensation for PTSD After a Serious Car Accident?

Some of the most common injuries stemming from car accidents are not physical in nature. Long after a broken bone has healed or you have recovered from whiplash, you may continue to experience psychological damage caused by a serious car accident. One such condition...

What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Sadly, many motorcyclists will get into an accident at some point during their riding lifetime. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, the steps you take in the hours and days following a motorcycle accident can directly impact your health and your legal...