Many people try to drive safely during bad weather conditions. Unfortunately, an innocent mistake can end up causing an accident. A person can be considered negligent even if weather conditions made driving more difficult. Responsibility will often be determined by driving as a reasonable person would under similar circumstances. When driving in ice, snow,...

Winter is right around the corner, bringing with it the year's most dangerous driving conditions. Are you ready for icy roads, blowing snow, and frigid temperatures? It's time to prepare for winter's treacherous roads — and drivers.Prepare Your CarCheck your battery, oil, radiator, hoses and belts, brakes, lights, exhaust, wipers, heater, and ignition.Be sure...

If you've been injured in a car accident, one of the most common injuries you may have is whiplash. Acute whiplash can occur when your neck rotates or extends beyond its natural range of motion. This injury can happen to anyone, but it's most prevalent when you've been involved in car accident. If you've...

Marquette Lawyer Fall 2017 magazine recently published a piece titled, Hardly Trying: The Declining Use of Civil Trials in Wisconsin (PDF) where the author, Larry Sandler, took a deeper look at the rapidly dwindling number of civil trials in the state. Back in 2004, there were 536 civil trials held in Wisconsin – in...