Woman Receives $792,968 for Slip and Fall
Earlier this week, a federal jury ruled in favor of Pennsylvania’s Barbara Ferguson, who said she injured herself at work after a slip and fall incident with a box that was used as a makeshift doorstop. Ferguson was awarded $792,968.16 and four defendants were found to have been negligent in the case. While working at the Pathmark […]
Why are Motorcyclists Riding without Insurance?
If you have read any of my blogs, you will see that the topic that is of greatest importance to me is the issue of insurance. I have received another phone call from a potential client who was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that illustrates why this subject is vital to motorcyclists, or anyone […]
In Wisconsin, a Hit and Run Isn’t Defined by Someone Fleeing
If you’re involved in a hit and run accident in Wisconsin, you will definitely want to speak to a car accident lawyer. However, a hit and run doesn’t require someone to leave the scene of an accident right away. According to Wisconsin Statute 346.67, someone striking a person or attended vehicle is required to: Give his […]
Wisconsin Man Gets 6 Years for Ordering Dog to Bite Victim
Wisconsin’s Richard Lisko was recently found guilty of one count of false imprisonment and one count of first-degree reckless injury, after tying up another man and ordering his dog to bite. Lisko was tried on Thursday and sentenced to six years in prison and six years of extended supervision. According to the victim Joel Kennedy, Lisko […]
How to Find an Injury Lawyer in Wisconsin
The state of Wisconsin offers you a number of options in terms of picking an injury lawyer. Each has their strengths and areas of expertise. So how do you select the firm or individual who will best represent you in a court of law? It’s not a straightforward question, because your situation is unique and no […]
What Happens if I Slip and Fall in Wisconsin? Can I Sue?
When You’re Injured in a Slip and Fall, You Must Know Your Options Most people who slip and fall on a sidewalk will wonder if they can sue. But very few people know the specifics in Janesville or Wisconsin when it comes to slip and fall injury law. That’s why you need a personal injury lawyer seasoned in this kind […]
Can I Sue if I’ve Been Bitten by a Dog in Wisconsin?
What to Do After a Dog Bite It’s unfortunate, but dog bites do happen. If you’ve suffered serious injuries from a dog bite in Wisconsin as the result of a negligent owner, a lawsuit may be your best course of action. Increase your chances of a receiving a large settlement by following these steps for reporting a […]
Can I Sue if I’m Injured in a Bike Accident?
As more of us “go green,” we’re seeing more bikes on the road. That includes more people biking to work, or just around town. So what are Wisconsin’s injury laws, in cases where you’re in a bike accident, or someone injures you? Do you need an injury lawyer? First of all, the bicycle is defined as a vehicle. […]
Should You Represent Yourself in a Personal Injury Claim?
Many times, I meet with potential clients who have attempted to handle their personal injury claims on their own without consulting a lawyer. Trying to handle your personal injury claim without consulting a lawyer is a RECIPE FOR DISASTER. It may sound self-serving for me to make that statement since, as a practicing personal injury lawyer, it is […]
The Danger of Delaying Pursuit of Your Personal Injury Claim
Recently, two very serious motorcycle accidents occurred in my area. The first resulted in death to a passenger on the cycle and the second to the cyclist himself. In both cases I had some contact from family members and friends concerning my representing the survivors in claims against the wrong doers. The first of these […]
What Every Bicyclist Needs to Know About Insurance
Bicycling has become a popular form of exercise as well as a regular method of transportation for many people. As the number of bicyclist has increased, so have the number of accidents involving injury to bicyclists. The purpose of this article is to educate you regarding general principles that pertain to insurance and the different types […]
What if the Person Who Caused My Car Accident Has No Insurance?
If there is one thing that I wish everyone understood BEFORE they are involved in an accident is the importance of insurance. The number of people driving cars, trucks, and, yes, even commercial vehicles, without insurance is astounding. I was retained yesterday to represent a gentlemen who was seriously injured in an automobile accident. He suffered […]
What to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case
If you or a family member have been injured in an accident due to the fault of another, Wisconsin law provides various remedies to assist you or your family member in holding the at fault party and their insurer accountable. If you are like most people, however, you have little, if any, legal training and […]
Welcome to My New Rock County Personal Injury Website
Dear Friends, I am very excited at the unveiling of my new website. I will be including a blog post at least twice a month. Unlike most Personal Injury website blogs, I will actually be writing this blog. I won’t be contracting out for some pre-written canned articles discussing a class action lawsuit dealing with […]
Family Seeks $1 Million in Damages from Chuck-E-Cheese in Injury Lawsuit
In our years serving as injury lawyers in Janesville and Beloit, we can tell you that injuries can happen at work or at play. Case in point: A family in Texas recently filed suit against CEC Entertainment (Chuck-E-Cheese) on Oct. 21 in Jefferson County District Court, seeking more than $1 million in damages. Injury on […]
$80,000 Awarded in Michigan Car Crash Injury Case
If you’re injured in a car accident, please feel free to contact one of our auto accident lawyers in Beloit or Janesville. You can get the financial compensation you deserve. For example, an $80,000 settlement was recent approved in Michigan’s Lenawee County Circuit Court. The settlement comes from a lawsuit over injuries a Morenci man suffered […]
Wisconsin Roads See Less Overall Fatalities, More Teen Deaths
Our auto accident lawyers in Janesville and Beloit work with families who have lost someone in a car accident. Overall, Wisconsin as a state has seen fewer traffic accident fatalities recently, but still has a high rate for teenage fatalities. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), recently reported that 396 people had died in crashes […]