Semi-truck drivers have to be aware of how traffic around them is flowing. Failing to pay attention to those around them can cause accidents that might lead to serious injuries. The reasons for semi-truck drivers to not have their full attention on the roadway can...
Western Wisconsin Law Blog
Wisconsin quarantine requirements after an animal bite
Wisconsin residents must know that local laws have put quarantine requirements on animals who bite people. This goes for both cats and dogs. An understanding of how these laws work and how the quarantine must be carried out can help residents know what to do after an...
Wisconsin parents sue over child’s death at nanny’s hands
Parents in Wisconsin are claiming that a nanny they hired to watch their child, who was just 3 months old, actually killed the baby while it was in her care. Moreover, they say that the woman was drunk on the job when the incident occurred. They say that this is in...
Car accident case involving cop gets Supreme Court ruling
Almost all drivers know that if a police car or other emergency vehicle is running with lights and sirens active that they are supposed to yield the right of way. What many people might not realize is that the drivers of the emergency vehicles still have a duty to...
Car accident involving tractor sends 2 to the hospital
Living in a farming community means having to keep a vigilant watch for slow moving farm equipment, even along the public roadways. Failing to watch out for these large, but slow vehicles, can lead to serious accidents that can injure not only the person driving the...
Will more dog-friendly parks lead to more dog bite injuries?
The last thing that some people want to worry about when they are going to a park with their family members is whether or not there will be dogs there. The threat of dog bites, dog poop and other dog-related incidents is enough to make some people cringe. In Madison,...
Football brain injury settlement nearing finalization
Almost anyone who follows professional football happenings has probably heard about the class action lawsuit that some former players filed against the National Football League. The lawsuit had to deal with retired players getting help with medical expenses for...
Construction accident kills 30-year-old Wisconsin man
Making sure that construction equipment is in good repair and properly maintained is one of the basic responsibilities of companies that own these heavy and dangerous machines. When a company fails to meet that most basic of responsibilities, tragedy can occur. A...
Chain reaction causes accident that kills 1 woman
Paying attention to what other drivers are doing on the road can help to keep the occupants of your vehicle, as well as the occupants of other vehicles safe. When drivers don't pay attention to the vehicles around them, they can easily miss vehicles slowing down or...
Can you prevent a car accident involving a motorcycle?
By now, everyone has likely seen at least some of the public service announcements about keeping a lookout for motorcycles. Some people choose to pay attention to those warnings, but other people think that this isn't something that is important. It is, however, very...


