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Commercial trucks carry loads weighing tens of thousands of pounds on massive tires, which can stand nearly four feet tall and weigh over 100 pounds each. When one of these massive tires fails, the results can be catastrophic for everyone on the road. Multiple parties may be liable for a tire blowout, from the…

Car accidents can have physically painful and financially devastating consequences, and you deserve compensation to get back on your feet. However, having your insurance claim denied can feel like a devastating second blow. Insurance companies may have legitimate reasons for denying certain claims, but they also have strong financial incentives to minimize payouts. If…

After suffering a serious injury, the aftermath can affect nearly every area of your life, from your physical health to your financial well-being. Wisconsin law recognizes that injury victims face two distinct categories of losses: those with clear dollar amounts attached and those that represent the more intangible but equally real ways an injury…

Jackknife accidents occur when a semi-truck’s trailer swings out at a 90-degree angle to the cab, creating a massive obstruction that can span multiple lanes. These incidents often happen with little warning. The causes of jackknife accidents are varied and often preventable, ranging from driver error and inadequate training to mechanical failures and poor…

Slippery road conditions can turn a routine drive into a risky situation. While you can’t control the weather or road conditions, you can control how you respond to them. Making the right decisions about speed, following distance, braking techniques, and vehicle maintenance can mean the difference between arriving safely and being involved in an…

Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex and challenging personal injury claims in Wisconsin. To win your lawsuit, you must demonstrate that your healthcare provider’s actions fell below what a reasonably competent medical professional would have done in the same circumstances and that you were injured as a result. Although this process…

Semi-trucks are heavy, powerful, and dangerous vehicles that require skilled, well-trained operators. When trucking companies cut corners on training or rush drivers onto the road without proper preparation, the consequences can be catastrophic. Inadequate training endangers every motorist sharing the highway with the 80,000-pound vehicle, and if you were hurt in an accident with…

Reckless driving represents a conscious decision to put other people at risk. The difference between a simple traffic violation and reckless driving often comes down to intent and severity. While accidentally rolling through a stop sign might earn you a ticket, repeatedly running red lights while speeding demonstrates a willful disregard for safety that…

Wisconsin’s aging population is growing, which means that more and more people are entering nursing homes. But behind closed doors, elderly people are suffering at the hands of the people meant to protect them. When you place your loved one in a nursing home, you trust that facility to provide compassionate, professional care. Unfortunately,…

Sideswipe collisions often happen so fast that drivers have no time to brace for impact. These accidents involve one vehicle striking the side of another, typically when both cars are traveling in the same direction on multi-lane roads or highways.  When your vehicle gets sideswiped, you can lose control, potentially careening into other lanes,…