How Will My Wage Loss be Covered After My Accident?
Unfortunately, accident victims are often unable to return to work immediately after an accident. In some serious cases, the accident victim may be off work for months. In catastrophic cases, the accident victim may never be able to return to work. What rights do accident victims have under Wisconsin Law with respect to lost wages […]
How Will My Medical Expenses Be Paid After a Wisconsin Accident?
Even a “minor” motor vehicle accident can result in thousands of dollars in medical costs. A post accident ambulance ride to the emergency room will likely cost around $800. Standard Emergency room care including x-rays and an MRI can cost $3000-5000. Many clients are understandably concerned about how these bills will be paid after an […]
Who Are Better Drivers: Men or Women?
Both men and women frequently insist that their own gender is more capable behind the wheel. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers to whether men are better drivers than women or vice versa. Insurance companies seem to have answered this question by coming down in favor of the women. Insurance companies set premiums for the […]
Drowsy Driving Risks: New Car Insurance Survey Reveals Drowsiness is the #1 Problem
Drivers do many different things on the road that can increase the risk of a collision. Recently, carinsurance.com surveyed 2,000 drivers, and asking if they ever drove despite knowing that it was not safe for them to do so. Almost half of all drivers– 46 percent– said that they had driven at least once or […]
Staying Safe in the 100 Deadliest Days
Summertime: the weather is warm, teens are out of school, there are several long holiday weekends and many Americans like to travel and take vacations. Unfortunately, all of this adds up to more people, and more inexperienced drivers, on the roads. Crowded streets and drivers who don’t make smart choices have resulted in the period […]
Teen Driving Behavior and Motor Vehicle Accident Risks
Teen drivers are involved in more collisions than other motorists on the road and are more likely to die from motor vehicle accidents. In fact, there were 2,439 teenagers killed in U.S. auto accidents in 2012 and just over half of the victims were the ones driving when they lost their lives. In total, 56 […]
Older Accident Victims Could Face More Serious Spinal Damage
Spinal cord damage typically causes permanent injuries that can lead to huge medical bills over the course of your life. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, the average annual medical costs for a person with spinal cord damage can total between $15,000 and $30,000 each year and the estimated lifetime cost of treating a […]
Could This New Technology Help Stop Drunk Drivers?
Drunk drivers are a danger to everyone on the road, from other motorists to pedestrians to passengers. While a Janesville auto accident lawyer can help victims of drunk driving collisions to obtain compensation after an accident, nothing can bring back your health if a drunk driver hurts you. Unfortunately, many drunk drivers are not caught […]
Death Rate for Bicyclists and Pedestrians Has Increased
The death rate for bicyclists and pedestrians has increased a disturbing amount in recent years, even as the overall number of motor vehicle collision fatalities has decreased. In fact, according to USA Today, there was a 15 percent increase in fatalities of bicyclists and pedestrians over just a three-year period of time, while there was a […]
Dangerous Pattern of Sleeping Pill Use Could Increase the Risk of Collisions
When most people think of drunk or drugged driving accidents, they think of excessive consumption of alcohol or the use of illegal drugs. Unfortunately, many of the clients who seek help from a Janesville car accident lawyer were injured in accidents not with someone who used illegal drugs but instead with individuals who were hurt […]
Feds Ask Questions About Why GM Failed to Recall Dangerous Vehicles
General Motors has recalled 2.6 million vehicles including Chevrolet Cobalts sold between 2003 and 2007. The GM vehicle recall was prompted by a faulty ignition switch that could cause the vehicle to turn off suddenly when on the road. If the car turns off unexpectedly, the power steering, air bags and power braking also fail to […]
Electronic monitoring could prevent truck driver fatigue
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has recently updated rules on maximum on-duty hours and maximum drive time for truckers. The update is an attempt to reduce drowsy driving crashes. Victims of collisions can use evidence of rule violations to obtain compensation if they are involved in an accident with a tired trucker. A Janesville […]
Injured By the Negligence of a Family Member or Friend?
Often times, especially in automobile or motorcycle accidents, passengers in a car or on a motorcycle suffer injuries due to the negligence of a family member or friend. Such injuries may be quite serious including brain injuries, fractures, neck and back pain, shoulder injuries, etc. Many times people who have been seriously injured in a […]
Fatal Crashes Due to Marijuana Use Have Tripled
In the state of Wisconsin, Assembly Bill 480 and Senate Bill 363 would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. If the legislation passes, Wisconsin would join a growing number of states in the U.S. in liberalizing drug laws. Medical marijuana may have proven health benefits, but the relaxation of marijuana laws has also […]
New Study Shows that Concussions Can Cause Persistent Brain Changes
The dangers of brain injuries have become more apparent in recent years, with research revealing that repeated concussions increase the risk of dementia and have a long-term impact on the brain. While most people now know that a blow to the head can be dangerous, some may assume that only a serious brain injury can […]
The danger of signing a release shortly after an accident
For those injured in an accident and who receive compensation from an insurer, the insurer will require that you sign a release as a prerequisite for receiving compensation. Releases are fairly standard in terms of their language. Every release will include language indicating that in return for receiving a certain sum of money, the injured party releases […]
Have You Had Embarrassing Information Posted on Social Media by Others?
Wisconsin Law Provides Relief I have been reading with interest recent articles that discuss situations where an individual suffered humiliation and embarrassment due to some private information posted on facebook or twitter. These situations almost always involve photos that were meant to remain private, but have now been published to the world. Oftentimes these photos are […]
New Bill Aims to Protect Wisconsin’s Vulnerable Highway Users
If you’ve been hit as a cyclist or pedestrian, our auto accident lawyers in Janesville and Beloit can help you get financial compensation. Now, a new Bill is looking to double the penalties for motorists who hit “vulnerable” people like this. Sen. Luther Olsen, R-14th District, has introduced a bill to double the penalties for […]
Legal Leaders Magazine Names Steve Caya One of Wisconsin’s Top Personal Injury Lawyers
Legal Leaders Magazine has named Steve Caya one of Wisconsin’s Top Personal Injury Lawyers for 2013. “I am very appreciative of this award” states Caya. “I am very pleased to know the client service my staff and I provide is acknowledged by our peers as being exceptional”. Contact me today for a free consultation. We take […]
Will a Viral Video Hurt an Injury Lawsuit?
Our injury law firm in Janesville and Beloit have seen some unusual circumstances surrounding injury lawsuits, but we’ve never faced something quite like this. A viral video of a Scout leader toppling a rock formation hit the internet a few weeks ago. There are two problems with it. 1) That’s defacing a national monument, and he’s […]