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...
Western Wisconsin Law Blog
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...
How common is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Accidents with semi-trucks can cause a lot of different injuries for the victims. Many of the injuries, such as broken bones, head injuries and cuts, are easy to see, there are other injuries that are more difficult to see. In the case of a severe truck accident, some...
Drowsiness, distractions and driving
Fender-benders, catastrophic multi-vehicle car crashes and all the types of car accidents in between wreak havoc on families. Since this is basically the scenario, why do people take chances on the road despite knowing better? For example, driving requires skills that...
5 restaurant patrons injured when dump truck slams into building
Going out to eat isn't something that most people associate with being injured. In fact, when you go out to eat, you likely expect that you will get to rest while you enjoy a good meal. For some restaurant patrons in a Wisconsin restaurant, a careening dump truck...


