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Who Is Liable If I Slip and Fall on Ice?
Property owners have a legal duty to ensure their properties and grounds do not pose unreasonable risks to lawful visitors, guests, and customers. During the winter, many areas of the country experience snow and ice accumulation that can lead to slip and fall injuries. When such injuries occur, it may be difficult to determine…
How to File a Personal Injury Claim
When a person or party causes an injury or harm to another due to negligence, the injured party can often secure compensation through a personal injury claim. Some personal injury claims never make it to trial and end with an insurance claim or settlement negotiation, but more difficult cases can take months or even…
Snow and Car Accidents
According to the Auto Insurance Center, the most dangerous states to drive in during snowy weather are the states bordering the Great Lakes: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Ohio and Wisconsin generally see the highest numbers of fatal winter accidents, followed by Pennsylvania and New York. Several factors make these states…
Recent Recalls 2018
When product manufacturers discover defects in their products or hazardous issues that could injure consumers or cause illnesses, those manufacturers have a duty to rectify the issue as soon as possible at no cost to the consumer. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture handle food-related recall information…
Determining Liability In Aviation Crashes
Airplane crashes cause injuries, loss of life and damage to property that can be both life-altering and devastating. And when a crash occurs, there is one question on the minds of those who have been injured and survivors: Who is to blame? Any party whose negligent actions either cause or contribute to a plane…
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Milwaukee County Jail
Attorney Patrick Dunphy is representing the family of a man whose death at the Milwaukee County Jail could have been prevented, according to the lawsuit. Michael Madden, a 29-year-old man, died while at the jail on October 28, 2016 due to an infected and inflamed heart. According to the lawsuit, he told staff that…
Why a Milwaukee Lawyer is Important In Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death cases are amongst the most difficult legal actions. Because they result from a terrible tragedy that ended a life prematurely, the emotional and psychological toll on the parties is immense. Because no monetary settlement can replace a lost loved one, courts can never provide families with the result they truly want. The…
Ensuring Proper Tire Tread to Get Ready for Summer
When summer rolls around, many drivers start to take vacations and lengthy drives to a myriad of locations. With the summer tends to come a substantial amount of rain, which is why it’s so important that the tread of your tires is in good condition. Even when it’s not raining, the only way to…
Who Is Responsible for Risk of Drowning at City Pools?
All pool owners can face liability lawsuits. Should a paying customer or visitor to a private club, home or public pool be injured or drowned, the owner can be held liable. This often happens if a pool is not properly maintained, not staffed properly, or has safety issues and more. It is important to…
Catastrophic Injuries: What Are They?
Being involved in an accident can be absolutely devastating. Whether you are in a vehicle accident on the road, fell from a height or suffered a work-related accident, it’s a serious situation that can result in catastrophic injuries. Such injuries usually remain throughout a person’s life and require permanent medical care and even nursing…