' has been called a grand bargain, because it removed many workplace injury cases from the personal injury dockets and placed them within a regulated insurance system that would quickly provide the needed benefits for injured to recover from workplace accidents. But...
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Lack of safety guard lead to worker’s death
Fatal, on the job accidents are a horrific reminder that millions of U.S. are at risk every single day they go to work. While many people may think of workplace accidents as exceptional events that rarely happen, the reality is that many are exposed to potentially...
Road construction can lead to serious injuries for
The transition from summer to fall may feel pretty sudden for people who have to go back to school or enjoy spending long days in the hot summer sun. But for other people, it is a gradual shift and just because summer is ending doesn't mean that summer projects have...
Topic focus on diacetyl: a toxic compound in coffee roasting process
Millions of us love our coffee. In fact, it is certainly no exaggeration at all to note that many Americans can scarcely get going in the morning until that first caffeine fix gets their motor started. There is a rarely noted downside related to coffee for thousands...
The risks of asbestos exposure in the auto industry
If you like to or get paid to work on cars, you probably know just about everything there is to know about how motor vehicles work. You may be able to easily identify a problem and make the necessary repairs or figure out how to make a car better and safer. However,...
Spinal cord injuries have special considerations for children
Being involved in a truck accident is something that is traumatic in any case. When that truck accident leads to your child suffering from a spinal cord injury, the trauma is long-lasting. Your child who was once active and self-sufficient might be suffering from...
What does the statute of limitations mean for wrongful death?
Each state, including Wisconsin, has laws that govern how long you have to take action in a civil case. These time limits are called statutes of limitations. Understanding some of the basic points about statutes of limitations can help you know how to proceed with the...
Vehicle accidents caused by negligence can cause financial strain
Wisconsin Bike Week started off with two fatalities. If you recall, we discussed those in our previous blog post. The tragic story of those two deaths brings up an important point about accidents -- the negligence of a driver resulted in fatal injuries to two people...
Wisconsin Bike Week starts off with 2 cyclists killed
Keeping watch for bicyclists is something that all motorists should do. In an effort to raise awareness for bicyclists, Wisconsin has started Wisconsin Bike Week. This year's Bike Week started off with two cyclists dead after an accident with an SUV. The accident...
Take action after a distracted driving accident injures you
When you are driving down the road, you might see other drivers doing a host of tasks that have nothing to do with driving. Some of the drivers on Wisconsin roadways are putting others at risk by applying makeup, talking on the phone, texting, eating, shaving or...


