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PKSD Newsletter: Pedestrians Pay the Price of Distracted Driving
In this month’s issue of the PKSD newsletter, our personal injury lawyers discuss the dangers pedestrians face from distracted drivers. The number of fatal pedestrian-related auto accidents has increased significantly in recent years. Between 2014 and 2015, pedestrian deaths increased by 10 percent and the number of bicyclists killed by…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions for Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence, you may need the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer will provide you valuable legal guidance that will protect the validity of your claim against an insurance company, while possibly maximizing its value….
Read MoreWisconsin’s Motorcycle Laws
Most people choose to ride a motorcycle because it allows drivers and passengers a freedom and openness that a passenger vehicle cannot offer. However, this exposure leaves a motorcycle driver (operator) and his or her passenger (rider) vulnerable to the many hazards found on Wisconsin’s roadways. Due to this constant…
Read MoreHow an Attorney Can Help You in a Car Accident Claim
Although car accident claims may seem simple and straightforward, there are some cases which become complex and may require legal guidance to settle. If you are unfamiliar with the claims system, it may be in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney who can help you file a…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Identifying the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
In this month’s issue of the PKSD Newsletter, we discuss nursing home abuse and the signs that can help you identify when it has occurred to your loved one. Types of Nursing Home Abuse Nursing home abuse accounts for a wide range of malicious behavior meant to isolate, exploit and…
Read MoreApril Has Been Declared Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving is a serious issue that has concerned many U.S. traffic safety advocacy groups and law enforcement agencies in recent years. To address the problems caused by this high-risk behavior, April has been declared Distracted Driving Awareness Month to raise public awareness and help prevent this dangerous driving behavior….
Read MoreWisconsin Stops Most Drunk Drivers with Ignition Interlocks
As the use of ignition interlocks increases throughout the U.S., Wisconsin led the nation in 2016 as the state with the most intoxicated drivers prevented from operating a vehicle because of the device. Ignition interlocks stopped 37,299 drivers in Wisconsin from starting their vehicles after detecting a blood alcohol content…
Read MoreElopement in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
PKSD has represented families who have lost loved ones due to unsafe wandering and elopement. Elopement and unsafe wandering in nursing homes and assisted living facilities occurs when a resident leaves a facility without the supervision or knowledge of the facility staff. Sometimes the resident intends to exit the facility…
Read MoreWoman Found Dead After Wandering from Nursing Home
An 88-year-old woman was found dead on Saturday after wandering outside of her nursing home in Rice Lake, Wisc. The Rice Lake Police Department was first alerted to the missing woman after receiving a call at 3:35 a.m. on Saturday about her absence from Rice Lake Convalescent Center, an 85-bed nursing…
Read MoreDog Bite Laws & Owner Liability in Wisconsin
When a dog bites or injures a person in Wisconsin, there are specific laws that outline who is responsible for the incident. Dog Owner Liability Wisconsin’s dog bite law hold a dog owner liable for all damages his or her dog causes to a person, another domesticated animal or livestock….
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