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A Milwaukee Lawyer’s Contribution to Comparative Negligence

Posted on August 14, 2024 (September 6, 2024) by Keith Stachowiak

What is Comparative Negligence? Comparative negligence is a tort rule for allocating damages when both parties are at least somewhat at fault. When an accident occurs and multiple people could be at fault, the jury decides the percentage of fault attributable to each party involved. Essentially, they are comparing the negligence in order to determine […]

Traumatic Brain Injury Facts and Information

Posted on August 13, 2024 (January 15, 2025) by Keith Stachowiak

Head injuries can happen to anyone, at anytime. While there are an estimated 1.7 million cases of brain injury reported every year, there are still many cases that are left undocumented and untreated. Brain injury is serious, with long-lasting health and disability implications. Our team of personal injury lawyers put together this article to highlight […]

Exactech Knee and Ankle Implant Recall Lawsuit: What You Need to Know

Posted on August 12, 2024 (September 6, 2024) by Keith Stachowiak

Joint pain can negatively impact a person’s life, causing severe physical and mental stress. Joint replacement surgeries are a great option for many to help increase quality of life and reduce symptoms of painful joints. But what happens when the implant you put your faith into only leads to more pain, bone loss, inflammation and […]

Fun With Fireworks Can Have Explosive Consequences

Posted on June 21, 2024 (September 6, 2024) by Keith Stachowiak

Independence Day is almost here. The Fourth of July holiday is filled with parades, festivals, picnics and of course, fireworks. As you’ve probably noticed, stands selling fireworks have popped up along the highway and even grocery stores are selling sparklers in preparation for the festivities. But before you light off a firework, you should think […]

Why does determining fault matter in an insurance claim?

Posted on May 28, 2024 (August 20, 2024) by Becca Gilloway

Determining fault after an accident is not always a simple situation. However, remember that after an accident happens, the first thing to do is to check for injuries and call the police (here’s how to report a car accident). Having a police report is important for figuring out fault. Determining fault is a vital part […]

Choosing a good personal injury lawyer

Posted on January 30, 2024 (August 20, 2024) by Becca Gilloway

Once you understand what a personal injury lawyer does, you may be curious what makes a good personal injury lawyer. This step is critical when trying to choose the best one for your case. And, when it comes to finding a lawyer, it’s easy to get confused. From all the television and billboard advertisements, it […]

What to do if your rideshare gets in an accident and causes injury

Posted on January 30, 2024 (September 5, 2024) by Becca Gilloway

With rideshare companies becoming more popular, it’s important to know your rights if you’re ever injured by the negligence of a rideshare driver. Whether it’s Uber or Lyft, Wisconsin refers to these rideshare companies as “transportation network companies” and regulates their operations in Chapter 440 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Your Uber and Lyft accident lawyers […]

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

Posted on November 13, 2023 (January 17, 2025) by Madie Jaeger

Personal Injury Lawyers Shaking Hands with Client at the Milwaukee Court

Television and billboard advertising often carry messages from Personal Injury Lawyers Milwaukee, raising awareness of the crucial role these professionals play in representing accident victims, and if you’ve seen an ad like this, you’ve probably wondered just what does a personal injury lawyer do? Most people believe personal injury lawyers have something to do with […]

Does personal injury compensation affect benefits?

Posted on November 9, 2023 (September 2, 2024) by Madie Jaeger

A man holding documents and a pen and a woman holding a calculator

Here’s what you should know about the impacts of income from a personal injury case on other financial aspects of your life. You’ve just settled your personal injury case and now you need to know, “Does personal injury compensation affect benefits?” You’re wondering, “Do I need to pay taxes on my settlement?” and “How much […]

When Small Claims Court is the Best Option

Posted on November 8, 2023 (September 2, 2024) by Becca Gilloway

A judge's hand swinging a gavel on a desk in small claims court

In situations where someone owes you money, someone crashed into your vehicle, or you slipped and fell because of a property owner’s negligence, it’s vital to understand if and when small claims court is your best option. In Wisconsin, you’re able to sue (or be sued) by any individual or corporation and, while the rules […]

Vehicle Defect Case Examples

Posted on August 31, 2023 (September 5, 2024) by Becca Gilloway

Roof Crush v. General Motors Corp. United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, Fresno, CA. Roof crush during a rollover into the occupant survival space paralyzing driver. Injury and Result: Quadriplegia. $8.5 million jury verdict. v. Chrysler Corp. Circuit Court for the State of Wisconsin, Dane Co.Belted driver steered to avoid a […]

Auto Defect Examples

Posted on July 31, 2023 (September 5, 2024) by admin

Roof Crush – Finding A Milwaukee Attorney To Help Although manufacturers have a duty to design vehicles to provide reasonable occupant protection in foreseeable rollover accidents, many have neglected rollover occupant protection until very recently. The manufacturers mostly ignored rollover crashworthiness since there was virtually no governmental regulation, except for a minimum, ineffectual governmental roof […]