Social Security disability is an important resource for disabled individuals to be familiar with because the benefits they can apply for may be able to help with their daily needs. Because most applications for Social Security disability benefits are initially denied,...
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Relief for victims of slip-and-fall accidents
An unexpected slip-and-fall accident can leave the victim with unexpected, and serious, injuries they may have to suffer with for the rest of their lives. It is important to know that personal injury legal resources are on the victim's side to help with the physical,...
School zones can be dangerous places for teens
As summer slowly draws to a conclusion, teenagers across Wisconsin prepare for their first days back in the classroom. To get to school, some kids ride with their parents or an experienced bus driver, while others walk. Even though school zones may be safer than other...
Dangers at swimming pools include more than drowning
During these warmer and even downright hot summer months, many residents of Northeast Wisconsin may choose to cool off and have some fun by visiting a swimming pool or a water park. Many aquatic facilities have lots of slides, toys and other fun things for people of...
Rollback of rest rules proposed while fatalities increase
Even in the wake of statistics suggesting that the number of fatal truck accidents on the roads is increasing, the Department of Transportation will propose a relaxation of the hours of service regulations, commonly known as the federal rest rules. The proposed...
Severe burns are expensive and painful
One type of catastrophic injury that Northeast Wisconsin residents may suffer because of another person's negligence is a severe burn. There have been remarkable advances in the world of medicine when it comes to treating wounds for burns. For instance, 40 years ago,...
4 signs you are too drowsy to drive
Everyone in Wisconsin knows drinking and driving is a bad idea. You may not realize, though, that driving drowsy may be just as dangerous. In fact, according to some experts, trying to drive after being awake for 20 or more hours is roughly the same as having a blood...
One dead, one seriously injured in head-on collision
A head-on collision in Northeast Wisconsin left one man dead and another man seriously injured. The accident happened around the time of the morning commute, and police do not suspect that drugs or alcohol were involved. According to authorities investigating the...
Falls are a common cause of spinal cord injuries
When people think of a slip-and-fall, they may not at first realize how serious these types of accidents can be. After all, in many cases, a slip-and-fall could mean a few bruises or, in the worst case, a broken bone. However, in some cases, even a fall from a short...
The other type of brain injury
When people in Northeast Wisconsin think of a brain injury, they likely think of a blow to the head, a fall, or even a sudden shake or other force that causes a severe jolt in the head or neck. These are all examples of traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs for short....