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Appleton, Wisconsin Law Blog
The risks of driving when pregnant
“I eat for two, walk for two, breathe for two now.” To this lyric by the band 10,000 Maniacs, many women could add one more. Drive for two. Driving when pregnant is one of the riskiest things women can do, even if, for many, it is an essential daily activity....
How to calm a dog down
You hear a snarl and a bark as you jog down the sidewalk, and suddenly a dog is running at you. It’s a large animal, perhaps half of your own weight, and you’re instantly frightened. From the way it is approaching, you feel sure it’s going to bite. What do you do...
Why left-turn motorcycle accidents are so common
According to some studies, the most common type of motorcycle accident is also one of the most dangerous. It’s when a motorcycle is driving straight and another vehicle makes a left turn in front of the bike. For instance, you are riding down a two-way road with no...
Does your medical condition qualify you for SSDI?
Have you recently been injured, contracted an illness or experienced the progression of a pre-existing condition that has left you unable to work or possibly even struggling to care for yourself? If so, you may wonder if you might qualify for Social Security...
Distraction is a major cause of preventable traffic deaths
Most people with driver's licenses already know that there are certain things they shouldn't do before getting behind the wheel or while driving. People can and do knowingly engage in behaviors that they acknowledge will increase the risk of a crash. Drunk driving is...
How long do you have to take action after a workplace injury?
When you get seriously hurt on the job, paperwork and procedures are often the last things on your mind. You may feel so much pain that you can't focus on anything until you receive medical care. Even if the pain itself is manageable, you may have so much anxiety...
Rollover crash leaves 3 injured, 1 dead and 1 facing charges
When drivers decide to get behind the wheel when intoxicated, their poor decisions could result in another person’s death or severe injuries. It is not fair for a person to do something that is dangerous or reckless and not face consequences, which is why so many...
After a crash, don’t be scared to ask for help
In a car crash, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. You might have a seat belt that holds you back but badly bruises your collarbone and ribs. You could have a window that shatters, throwing shards around the vehicle. Someone in a passenger seat could spill...
Car crashes and spring storms: Minimize your risk
Spring has some unusual weather conditions and that can make it hard to drive safely. Wisconsin sometimes sees significant thunderstorms, snowstorms, hail and other conditions that could affect drivers. With storms and showers hitting hard over the next week or so,...
Seeking Social Security Disability? It’s okay to need help
Social Security Disability (SSD) is designed for those who have suffered disabilities and can no longer work. Social Security Disability benefits are paid to the disabled individual as well as specified members of their family when the applicant has worked long enough...
