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Older Drivers and Car Collisions

The Centers for Disease Control reports that older drivers aged 70 and over have a higher death rate per 1000 car crashes than younger drivers.  Further, about 20 older adults are killed on the roadways of the United States each day.  In addition, about 540 older adults are injured on the roadways each day.  

Older drivers often cause car…

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Do I Have Another Claim Besides Worker's Compensation?

If you have been injured at work, someone has probably told you that your only claim will be against the worker's compensation carrier.  An employee should keep in mind that worker's compensation is the exclusive remedy an employee may have against an employer.  There are many other exceptions where a claim may exist outside the realm of worker's compensation.  One exception is where the injury is due to a defective product.  In this case, the employee may be able to bring…

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Long Term Impacts of Concussions

Concussions can have a significant impact on a person's health and well-being.  For many, the recovery is not quick and leaves a lasting impact.

For the long term, concussions can lead to memory problems.  This causes a person suffering from a concussion to have difficulty recalling events or information.  Further, they may experience concentration difficulties.  This causes a person to have difficulty focusing and completing daily tasks both at work and at…

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Decreased Reaction Time from Speeding

Speeding significantly impacts a driver's reaction time and the ability to avoid collisions on the roadway.   At higher speeds,  the brain requires more time to process the visual information it receives.  The time to process information is important to recognize potential dangers and threats and take appropriate action.  Further, speeding prolongs the time it takes for a driver to physically move their foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal.  The increased…

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Injuries Involving Electricity

In all areas, electricity is a part of our daily life.  When electricity is properly managed, we can all be safe around electricity.  However, in some instances electricity is not properly cared for and injuries occur.  Since electricity is involved is so many areas of our lives, accidents can range from the industrial setting to the residential.  The type of damage can range from major property damage to severe personal injury.

Some examples of negligence that can…

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Nursing Home Liability

Advanced age, underlying conditions and living in communal condtionss makes a person living in a nursing home vulnerable.  In some situations, a nursing home may be held liable for an injury or death of a resident.  When a nursing home takes on a resident, they accept responsibility for the care of the patient.  The nursing home has a duty to provide reasonable care to its residents and provide them with an environment that is safe.  If a nursing home does not provide…

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Livestock Collisions on the Highway

A car collision with livestock can result in serious injury and even death.  A Wisconsin livestock owner has a common law duty of due care to make sure their livestock does not intrude on the road and the animals are properly fenced.  Wisconsin is not a free-range state.  Further a livestock owner can be held strictly liable for damages caused by a stallion that is over one year of age, a bull over six months of age, or a boar, a ram, or billy goat over four months of…

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Focusing on Mental Health in Personal Injury Cases

Overtime, personal injury cases have increasingly recognized the importance of mental health as a component of damages.  As compared to the past, where mental health claims were often overlooked or ignored.  Mental health conditions that can be caused or exacerbated by a personal injury include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders and adjustment disorders.  While a person may look fine on the outside, the psychological impact of a personal injury can be…

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Common Collisions in Construction Zones

Construction zones present a set of unique hazards that often lead to specific types of collisions.  A rear-end collision is frequently seen in a construction zone.  Rear-end collisions typically occur due to the unexpected or slowing of moving traffic in a construction zone that catches a driver off guard.  The changes in traffic flow in the construction zone can lead to rear-end collisions when the driver is distracted.

Side-swipe collisions are also common in…

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Inaccurate Maps in Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars rely heavily on accurate high-definition maps for safety and precise navigation.  However, inaccurate or outdated maps can lead to serious safety issues and injuries.

A map that is inaccurate can direct a vehicle onto an unsafe road, construction zone or hazard that is not reflected on the outdated map.  When the map does not reflect the reality of the acutual road conditions, confusion can be created in the vehicle's decision processing systems.  For…

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