5 Of The Most Common Personal Injuries That Arise From Motorcycle Accidents A motorcycle accident can be devastating for the riders. Riders are entirely exposed with little more than a helmet and leather clothing to protect them; that’s assuming they are wearing these protective items. This exposure means that motorcyclists have a much higher risk of sustaining personal injuries in an accident than automobile drivers. Some of these injuries are minor, but others can be severe enough...

Truckers’ use of alcohol and/or drugs can lead to serious accidents and injuries Substance abuse by any driver on the road, regardless of vehicle type, increases the chances that the driver and those around them will be involved in an accident. When drugs or alcohol are abused by truckers, the risk is worse as commercial truck drivers who are impaired obviously can’t give road and traffic conditions their full attention. The size and weight of the trucks, and the trucks’...

You may be able to recover damages for beach injuries For many of you, spring and summer weather means it’s time to go to the beach. While the fun and sun are wonderful, sometimes injuries will happen. In those cases, it can be difficult to find compensation for those injuries. You need experienced legal help to identify the causes and recover damages for beach injuries. Common Injuries at the Beach Besides the fun and relaxation available there, the beach offers plenty of potential...

Landlord liability for Rental Property Accidents When you rent your home, you might wonder who is responsible for accidents that occur there. After all, you likely carry renter’s insurance for the contents of the house or apartment, but not broader homeowner’s insurance. This is because, most of the time, the owner or landlord is responsible for accidents that problems with the property cause. Premises Liability In Wisconsin, the concept of premises liability covers accidents...

Factors That Affect The Reliability of Eyewitness Testimony The reliability of eyewitness testimony is an important factor in how and if it is used in a court case. Plaintiffs  and defense attorneys want to present accurate, honest testimony that will help their cases. This makes it imperative for witness testimony to be scrutinized by attorneys prior to being presented in court. If eyewitness testimony is found to be inaccurate, it may hurt a case more than help it. Attorneys will...