Northeast Wisconsin Personal Injury And Social Security Disability Blog
Too many drivers in Wisconsin have inadequate car insurance
Car insurance is a monthly, semiannual or annual expense that many people would love to avoid. People in Wisconsin can pay hundreds of dollars for a policy, and many people are eager to reduce how much they have to spend on this mandatory expense. One of the most...
The four steps of getting to your disability destination
You’ve been paying into federal coffers set aside for disability insurance for years, and now you need help from those stashes. But the government isn’t always eager to hand out benefits, so you may have to jump through a few extra hoops to get the help you need. The...
A vicarious liability claim after a truck accident
Many motorists in Wisconsin are nervous when driving near semi-trucks. This sense of unease is well-founded. After all, these massive vehicles dwarf the average passenger vehicle, meaning that they can cause devastation in the event of a truck accident. These wrecks...
Things to consider during car accident settlement negotiations
Nobody wants to deal with the aftermath of a car accident. While there may be extensive property damage, the real losses come in the form of physical and emotional harm that can result in overwhelming medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. Car accident...
How will you manage TBI recovery from a drunk driving crash?
Let us say that you were on your way home from a holiday office party when a drunk driver struck your Prius. Ironically, you abstained from drinking at the party, and now you face the consequences of a traumatic brain injury caused by someone whose BAC was way over...
Negligence can increase trucks’ already long stopping distances
If you're nervous when you drive around semi-trucks, you're not alone. After all, these massive vehicles can cause catastrophic injuries when they are involved in an accident. There are a number of factors that can increase the risk of a serious truck accident,...
Hazardous property conditions often present outside of businesses
Wisconsin residents may find themselves with injuries caused by dangerous property conditions. This is unacceptable, which is why those who have suffered slip-and-fall accident injuries should consider whether legal action is in their best interests. Although most...
Securing Social Security Disability benefits
Whether it is due to a serious injury in an accident or a diagnosis of a medical condition, living with a debilitating condition can be challenging. This is especially true for those in Wisconsin and elsewhere who are suddenly unable to work because of their...
Social Security Disability benefits and compassionate allowances
When Wisconsin residents are hit with a sudden and unexpected medical condition, their finances should be the least of their concerns. Yet, at a time when they should be focused on their health, quality of life and spending time with loved ones, these individuals are...
Distracted driving is likely as bad as drunk driving
By now, virtually every driver realizes it is a bad idea to operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol. After all, Wisconsin law allows for some serious penalties for operating a vehicle while impaired. While many drivers would never climb behind the wheel after...
