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How Do I Find Who to Name in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

People who are injured because of the negligence of another person or entity sometimes struggle with who to name as defendants in a lawsuit. In some cases it may appear obvious who the negligent party was that caused an injury, so, consequently, it may seem obvious who to name in the suit.

Who’s at Fault for a Work Zone Traffic Accident?

We love being able to get from place to place. We don’t love the fact that from time to time we need to travel through work zones to do that. Roads and highways need to be repaired and expanded over time, and often we’re so over-scheduled we have little tolerance for that.

What to Expect from a Meeting with an Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident

The first four points on this list are what you’d expect. It is the fifth that might surprise you.

7 Signs of Traumatic Brain Injury After an Auto Accident

What makes traumatic brain injuries so dangerous is that they affect the most important part of your body.

Fuller v. Insys Therapeutics

Should You File a Lawsuit Against Monsanto for Cancer Caused by Roundup?

The chemical company Monsanto, owned by Bayer, AG, makes and sells the herbicide Roundup. There are disputed claims that the weed-killing spray causes cancer. A recent California case was successful for a plaintiff claiming he is terminally ill with lymphoma because of his on-the-job use of Roundup. If you’ve used Roundup and have been diagnosed with cancer, should you consider filing a lawsuit, too?

DUI Isn’t Just for Drinking: Driving Under the Influence of Legal Drugs

The aim of driving under the influence (DUI) laws is to keep the streets safe. These laws make it illegal to drive if you’re sufficiently under the influence of a substance that you can’t safely do so.

What to do After Being Injured in a Truck Accident

Truck accidents happen every day. People at the wrong place at the wrong time find themselves being struck by a commercial vehicle through no fault of their own. If you find yourself in this situation, what you do afterwards can impact your health and your legal rights.

Not So Fast! Speeding Solves Nothing

While distracted driving is commonly considered the leading factor in serious motor vehicle accidents, a strong argument can be made for speeding or reckless driving.

Slowing down Wisconsin’s traffic accident clock

Wisconsin has one of the lowest rates of traffic accidents in the country. But we are still talking about tens of thousands of accidents.

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