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Does Proving Road Rage Also Prove Negligence on the Part of the Driver?
Many people may believe that aggressive driving and road rage are one and the same. Road rage, however, is an extreme form of aggressive driving that can lead to serious car crashes, life-altering injuries and other types of bodily harm Learn more about road rage and how once proven as…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: How Parents Can Help Keep Their Teen Drivers Safer on the Roads
Teen drivers are among the riskiest of all drivers on the road. Their lack of experience behind the wheel combined with judgment skills that are not yet fully developed increases the odds of them being involved in a car crash. So how can parents help to keep them safer on…
Read MoreHow the Reasonable Person Standard Affects an Injury Claim
Although it may seem like certain actions or inactions are common sense when it comes to preventing harm. That is not always the way things happen. In a legal case, using the reasonable person standard helps the law to examine more carefully the position a defendant was placed in, as…
Read MoreCar Crash Risks for Elderly Drivers with a Fall History
A recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation compared aging drivers who had suffered injuries in one or more falls to other older drivers with no prior history of falling. The results of this study showed that those with a fall history were far more likely to be in a…
Read MoreHow Long Might a Nursing Home Abuse Case Take?
Nursing home abuse cases are complex and difficult to prove. The entire legal process can take 18-24 months or longer. There are many steps that must happen to get to a point where litigation can begin. PKSD explains more about the legal process for a nursing home abuse case. Although…
Read MorePKSD Lawyer Metzger Sworn into New Mexico Bar Association
Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice Law firm is pleased to announce that associate attorney Katherine E. Metzger was sworn into the New Mexico Bar Association on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Metzger provides compassionate and knowledgeable legal representation for injured people and their families in Milwaukee, focusing on cases involving personal…
Read MoreHow Wisconsin Nursing Homes Violated COVID-19 Safety Rules
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the deaths of more than 131,000 nursing home residents nationwide – approximately one-fourth of all U.S. deaths due to COVID-19. Many resident watchdog groups across the country are firmly in agreement that there is insufficient oversight and enforcement of U.S. nursing homes. To learn…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Distracted Driving Deaths Increase Despite Pandemic
Despite the pandemic in 2020 and less cars being on the road, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that traffic deaths involving distracted driving have increased. The statistics for 2019 were already grim, with nearly 9 percent of all traffic fatalities involving some form of distracted driving behavior….
Read MoreQuestions an Attorney May Ask You in a Free Consultation
Many law firms advertise that they offer free legal consultations. This initial meeting helps the attorney learn more about the incident that caused your injuries and determine if you may have a case. But are there strings attached? The article below discusses what questions the attorney may ask you and…
Read MoreEvidence That May Link Your Crash to Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a huge problem across the U.S. In fact, approximately 25 percent of accidents today are caused by texting and driving. If you are injured in a car crash caused by a driver you suspect was engaged in some form of distracted driving behavior, you may be eligible…
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