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Psychiatric Consequences of Car Collisions
A person involved in a car collision many times experiences more than physical pain. A common occurrence from a car collision is also the beginning of psychological pain. A person physically injured will often experience emotional distress and report anxiety and depression. In other instances, a change in behavior is noted. Some common behavior changes noticed are fear of driving, driving more cautiously, being more alert to other road user's behavior,…
A Few Good Reasons to Retain a Personal Injury Attorney
After being injured, you want all the help you can get. You also need the help as soon as possible.
A personal injury attorney can assist you through the complicated legal process that follows an injury. A person who tries to go it alone takes on a daunting task, that with one mistake can have serious consequences. A common tactic used by insurance companies to to takes statments after you are injured in the attempt to secure admissions. They use their…
The Trucking Industry Needs to Maintain Vehicles
The trucking industry is highly regulated. The regulation is provided by Department of Transportation. Trucks must comply with strict guidelines that relate to maintenance and safety. A truck that is on the road and not in compliance with the strict guidelines puts all people using the road in danger. Due to the size, weight and potential for catastrophic harm of trucks complaince is necessary for safety. …
Is a Teacher Always Immune from Liability?
In Wisconsin, those working for the government are provided immunity for discretionary actions they take while at work. However, there are many exceptions to the rule of immunity for government employees. So, the answer to the question posed above is that a teacher is not always immune from liability.
An example is the case of Heuser v. Kenosha Unified School District #1. In…
A Lawyer Helps You Achieve Justice
An injured person not only faces a recovery from the physical injury. The injured person is also met with the complicated legal process that follows an injury. This process should not dissuade a person from seeking justice. In fact, when a person is injured and nothing is done the wrongdoer gets to continue with their behavior that caused the injury and without consequence. If a person fails to act and stand up, then the path is open for the dangerous behavior to…
Damage Caps Shift Costs to Taxpayers
In some areas of Wisconsin tort law, damage caps exist. A damage cap limits the amount of money an injured person may recover from those responsible for causing harm. One of many downsides of damage caps are the shifting of costs to the taxpayers and allowing responsible parties to limit their liabillty exposure. In many personal injury cases, the medical bills may be paid for by Medicaid or Medicare. When an injured person is not able to be fully compensated for their…
Immunity Statutes are Bad for the Public
Immunity statutes when used to shield a certain business or type of activity are bad for the public. Immunity statutes undermine public accountability by providing a shield for negligent actions. When a immunity statute provides a shield, an injured person is often left without any remedy under the law because the law prevents them from bringing a lawsuit and holding actors responsible.
When immunity statutes are in place, they can embolden those shielded to act…
Misdiagnosis of a Vascular Event
Diagnostic errors are a significant concern in healthcare that often lead to severe consequences for the patient. Vascular events, in particular strokes, are at the top the list of commonly misdiagnosed conditions. In addition to strokes, other vascular events that are misdiagnosed include myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and venous thrombosis.
Misdiagnosis of a vascular event can occur due to several reasons. Some of the common reasons…
Looking into the Wrongful Death of a Loved One
The loss of a loved one is a devastating experience. The experience is only made worse if the loss is due to the negligence, recklessness or intentional act of another person or party. It may seem at the time of the loss that there is no way to obtain justice. However, under Wisconsin law you have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is a complex legal cause of action. In order to pursue such a claim, you should contact an…
Failure to Diagnose a Heart Attack
A trip to the emergency room is a frightening experience that is filled with uncertainty. When you make the trip to the emergency room, you put your trust in the physicians and staff that they will make the correct diagnosis. A failure to make the correct diagnosis can turn what should be a treatable condition into something that is life threatening and deadly.
A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is stopped or greatly reduced. This happens when a…