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Where Slip-and-Fall Accidents Usually Occur

Prevent slip-and-fall accidents – pay attention to your surroundings A slip-and-fall accident can occur almost anywhere people walk. Unfortunately, these accidents lead to injuries almost every day. Businesses and personal property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe and up to date, but they do not always do so. A fall may just give you bumps and bruises, but too often falling down leads to significant injuries: concussions, surgeries, spinal injuries, or hip and joint...

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Motorcycle Accidents and Personal Injury Lawsuits

Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit After A Motorcycle Accident Automobile accidents are scary enough, but a motorcycle accident is a whole new level of frightening. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were almost 2,250 motorcycle crashes in 2016. 82 motorcyclists died and 1,973 were injured as a result of these accidents. Drivers and passengers are far less protected on a motorcycle than they are in cars and trucks and that can lead to devastating injuries and a higher...

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What You Should Do if You Get Into a Car Crash

What to do immediately after a car accident No one wants to be in a car accident, but it happens to most drivers at one point or another. And with winter still hanging around Wisconsin, the chances of an accident are too big to ignore. If you have managed to avoid an accident or have not had one for a long time, you might have forgotten what to do after one happens. At the Scene If possible, move the cars to the side of the road, or at least as far to the side as possible. Call emergency...

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Prioritizing Safety on a Spring Road Trip: 5 Easy Tips

Avoid car accidents with these road trip safety tips Wisconsin winters can be brutal, with the extremes seemingly worse by the year. It is no wonder so many people look forward to spring, when the weather finally breaks and the world seems accessible again. It provides the opportunity and perfect excuse for a road trip. In your excitement for escape, though, be careful not to forget safety. The ice may have melted away, but car accidents can still happen. Following these safety tips...

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How to Protect Yourself During a Fall

Prevent personal injury during a fall Almost everyone has fallen at some point. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, this particularly creates problems for the elderly, one third of whom fall each year. Unfortunately, this can lead to serious injuries. You can take steps to prevent falls, but some remain inevitable. Because of this, you should also should learn how to protect yourself when it happens.  Protect Your Head Your most immediate concern any...

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