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Collision with a Government Vehicle
Colliding with a government vehicle - whether it's an Eau Claire County Sheriff, a City of Eau Claire snowplow or an Altoona Police cruiser adds a layer of complexity that a standard car collision does not have. Under normal circumstances, if a private driver runs a red light and hits you, you proceed by suing their insurance company. However, the rules that apply to the government are different.
Depending upon the type of vehicle (state or local) that was involved in the…
Facts About the Dangers of Bicycles
The summer months are upon us. This means more bicycles on the road. Before venturing out on the road, here are some statistics that hopefully can get you to think about safety when riding your bike:
- About 1% of all the trips taken in the United States are by bicycle.
- Those between the ages of (15-19) and those over the age of 40 have the highest death rates on bicycles.
- Most bicycle deaths occur in urban areas and non-intersection…
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a type of personal injury claim. This type of claim arises when a healthcare provider fails to provide proper care that results in harm or injury to a patient. An example of a healthcare provider is a doctor or a nurse. A medical malpractice case can be extremely complex.
Rollover Injuries
Sport utility vehicles (SUV) remain popular on the roadways. However, a SUV has a higher center of gravity than a passenger vehicle. The SUV also has a narrower track width relative to the height of the vehicle. The SUV further has a softer suspension which allows for a more comfortable ride. The SUV is heavier which causes more momentum when control of the vehicle is lost. Although rollovers are not as common as other types of car collisions, they…
Why Blind Spots on Trucks are Deadlier Than You Think?
Truck drivers sit nearly 10 feet above the road. While their seat gives them a great view of the horizon the road straight ahead, it creates areas around the cab and trailer where cars simply disappear. These areas are called "blind spots" and in the trucking industry they are referred to as "no zones."
A tractor-trailer has four primary blind spots. The first is known as the rear zone. This is the largest blind spot and extends 30 to 50 feet directly behind…
Why Do Concussions Go Unreported?
Personal injury lawyers see the consequences of unreported brain injuries every day. Injured persons often wait weeks or months to seek help only to find that the path to just compensation has become more difficult. Unlike an objective injury, like a broken arm, a traumatic brain injury is often invisible. A brain injury does not show up on an x-ray. Furthermore, standard CT scans and MRI's often comeback "normal" even when the brains delicate pathways have been…
The Business of Denial
The filing of an insurance claim should be a straightforward process. However, many times that process is not that simple. A person who files a claim will receive a letter of denial. The denial of coverage will make it seem like a matter that is trivial or a technicality. Then the difficult process begins of fighting for your rights.
Many people believe that insurance companies make money by simply collecting premiums and paying out cliams. …
Facts on Teen Drivers
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the leading cause of death for teens in the United States is motor vehicle crashes. The reports goes further to state that teens are more likely than older drivers to not recognize hazardous situations. Teens are also more likely to underestimate dangers on the road. Teens are more likely to speed and leave less space than the car in front of them.…
Right of Way at an Uncontrolled Intersection
Wisconsin law defines "right of way"as the privilege of the immediate use of the roadway. The issue becomes how to apply the law to an uncontrolled intersection when two vehicles approach the intersection. Wisconsin law further provides that when two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection, the operator of the vehicle on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right. Wisconsin law does not make the right of way dependent on which vehicle entered the intersection…
The Severity of Bicycle Injuries
Spring is arriving soon. Bicyles will be back on the streets. When you ride bicycle in traffic, you are travelling beside powerful vehicles with only the protection of a helmet. While cars continue to get safer, bicycle safety remains an important issue. The warmer parts of the year from May through October found the roads more dangerous for those on a bicycle. The different types of injuries analyzed included concussions, fractures and dislocations.
Cars…