In Wisconsin a private drive or parking lot accident is handled like an accident occurring on a public highway or street. However, the usual rules of the road may not apply. The highway rules of the road are the laws in the Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 346 and in the...
Month: August 2016
Whiplash can occur because of car crashes
Various injuries can occur when your vehicle is struck by another vehicle. One of those injuries is whiplash. This is one injury that might not be readily apparent. It could be days or weeks before you realize that something is amiss. If you plan on seeking...
MVA Whiplash Diagnosis Classifications
MVA Whiplash is defined as a sudden extension of the cervical spine (backward movement of the neck) and flexion (forward movement of the neck). This type of trauma is also referred to as a cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) injury. Rear-end or side-impact motor...
MVA Whiplash Diagnosis Classifications
MVA Whiplash is defined as a sudden extension of the cervical spine (backward movement of the neck) and flexion (forward movement of the neck). This type of trauma is also referred to as a cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) injury. Rear-end or side-impact motor...
Disability Benefits – Loss of Earning Capacity
Workers compensation loss of earning capacity benefits are only available in Wisconsin for nonscheduled permanent injuries. A nonschedule permanent disability is one affecting the the torso or head, including mental faculties but excluding hearing or sight. See Wis....
Disability Benefits – Loss of Earning Capacity
Workers compensation loss of earning capacity benefits are only available in Wisconsin for nonscheduled permanent injuries. A nonschedule permanent disability is one affecting the the torso or head, including mental faculties but excluding hearing or sight. See Wis....
Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition
In Wisconsin aggravation of pre-existing condition is an element of damages in MVA cases. If a negligent driver causes a car accident and a another driver or passenger is injured, the injured person can recover for medical bills, wage loss, pain and suffering even if...
Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition
In Wisconsin aggravation of pre-existing condition is an element of damages in MVA cases. If a negligent driver causes a car accident and a another driver or passenger is injured, the injured person can recover for medical bills, wage loss, pain and suffering even if...
MVA Whiplash Diagnosis Cont.
MVA whiplash diagnosis includes the clinical examination, often simple x-rays and MRI which is more sophisticated diagnostic imaging. If symptoms are more severe or continue longer than expected, the doctor may recommend following up with a specialist or more specific...
2 Milwaukee motorcyclists killed in crash with pick-up truck
Marijuana and alcohol are believed to have contributed to a crash that left two Milwaukee motorcyclists dead. The two men were riding east on McKinley Avenue in the early morning hours of Aug. 6 when the driver of a pick-up truck reportedly turned in front of them....