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Update on Cimermancic
A while ago I posted about a young man who had a long history of Operating After Revocation and drunk driving. While driving drunk (BAC .168) he drove the wrong way on the highway and hit my client...
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Who Is Responsible for Little Jimmy?
So, who should you sue if a minor caused a collision? Well, according to Wisconsin law Section 343.15(2)(b) (b) Any negligence or willful misconduct of a person under the age of 18 years when...
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The Safe Cars of 2009
In short, don’t buy a Chrysler. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety released it’s safe cars list. Ford (including its Volvo subsidiary) topped the list with 16 vehicles. Honda came in second...
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Worse than Drunk Driving?
According to a recent story by Milwaukee’s ABC affiliate teens who drive while texting have a reaction time that is worse than those who are under the influence of alcohol or marijuana: A study found...
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16 Too Many
Yes, I live in Wisconsin. Yes, we get snow…sometimes lots-o-snow. Yes, people are involved in car accidents because of the snow. But, 16 in one morning?!? Come on Wisconsin! We are better drivers...
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Statistically Safer
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration traffic fatalities in 2008 are down 10 percent. This is compared to the same period in 2007. So, Americans were less likely to be...
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Injury at Work
I was asked recently about a worker’s compensation question. For full disclosure I handle only workplace injuries against third parties. For example, if you are driving a work vehicle and involved in...
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I Never Think “Mild” When I Think of Brain Injuries
But, we have to be able to describe the different degrees of all injuries. So, “mild” will have to do. Anyway, Medical Legal Art has a well researched and informative post about car accidents and...
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New Wisconsin Auto Insurance Law
As of June 1, 2010, auto insurance is now mandatory for all car owners in Wisconsin. The law requires minimum coverage of $50,000 for the injury or death of one person, $100,000 for the injury or...
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Scary Research About Teens and Texting While Driving
New research released by State Farm Insurance shows that teen may not be getting the message about the dangers of texting and driving. Some of the figures produced by this survey are quite shocking....
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