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Why Does Wisconsin need a Dram Shop Law?
Wisconsin consistenly ranks among the highest states for drunk driving fatalities and alcohol-related harms. The time has come for this ranking to change. The adoption of a dram shop law would be a vital, common sense tool to increase public safety and assist those who are injured to achieve justice.
A dram shop law is a statute that would create liability for licensed alcohol vendors like taverns, restaurants, bars and liquor stores who illegally sell alcohol to minors or…
Delayed Symptoms After a Car Collison
During a traumatic event, such as a car collision your body floods with adrenaline and endorphins. These are natural stress hormones and painkillers. This survial mechanism is designed to help you escape the immediate danger that may surround a collision scene. Adrenaline increases your heart rate and blood pressue and provides energy which masks the pain and injury. Endorphins act as natural opiods which create a temporary state of reduced pain.
This…
Why Would a Person Start a Lawsuit?
A lawsuit is a court action between two or more persons or entities. A lawsuit begins with a summons and complaint. These are legal documents that are drafted by an attorney. The decision to begin a lawsuit is an important decision and should only be decided after consultation with an experienced attorney. Typically, before a lawsuit is started there are attempts made to resolve a dispute. In some cases, the efforts to resolve a dispute prior to a lawsuit are…
Will I have to Testify in My Personal Injury Case?
The majority of personal injury cases settle before proceeding to trial. If your case goes to trial, you will be expected to testify. When a person testifies, they are first placed under oath by a court official. After taking the oath, the person is seated in the witness chair. At that time, the questioning begins of the witness. A witness will be asked questions under direct examination. After the direct examination is complete, a witness is subjected to…
Lifelong Impact of a Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury is a life-altering injury. In just an instant, a person's mobility, independence and vision for the futue can change. A person with a spinal cord injury faces rehabilitation. This is were the hard work of rebuilding begins. At rehabilitation, the injured person will work with physical therapists, nurses and occupational therapists.
A spinal cord injury is a lifelong injury. Beyond the inital medical bills, the financial impact for the…
Lawsuits Deter Wrongdoers and Promote Public Safety
The threat of a lawsuit can deter a wrongdoer from acting in a harmful or negligent way. A potential lawsuit provides an incentive to drivers on the road, businesses and healthcare providers to act in a responsible way. A lawsuit provides deterrence in two main ways. The first is a financial incentive to avoid wrong doing. Risky behavior can lead to a financial payout to an injured person. The second deterrent is the exposure mechanisms of lawsuits. …
Disclosing Too Much Information After an Accident
Following an accident, you will talk to friends and family about the incident and your injuries. However, an injured person should be careful about a call from an insurance company shortly after an injury. An insurance company representative will often call and want to take a recorded statement from the injured person shortly after the accident. If an adjuster calls from the opposing parties insurance company, you should be fully aware that this person is not on the phone to…
Wisconsin Expands Move Over Law
Drivers in Wisconsin are now required to slow down or move over when approaching a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. The first move over law became law in 2001. That law required drivers travelling on a road with two or more lanes in the same direction to move over for ambulances, law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, tow truck and utility or maintenance vehicles with…
Elderly Drivers and Road Safety
Safety concerns for elderly drivers are real and multifaceted. These concerns stem from the natural changes that come with age. When a person ages, they may begin to have trouble checking blind spots, turning the steering wheel and hard braking when necessary. In addition, they may have difficulty entering and exiting the vehicle. As age advances reaction time slows. Reaction time is critical for events that require quick action like a car breaking in front,…
The Hidden Dangers of Concussion Misdiagnosis from a Car Collision
A concussion is a brain injury. When it is missed or misdiagnosed, a cascade of hidden dangers can follow that affect every area of the injured person's life. The most common hidden danger is post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Without proper initial diagnosis and management concussion symptoms can persist for years and in some cases found to be permanent. Another rare, but life threatening condition is second impact syndrome (SIS). This a a rare, but…