Author: Steve Eisenberg

Technology and Distracted Driving

Written by Steve Eisenberg on March 10, 2021. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

The technology to prevent you from getting distracted can be distracting itself You know not to text and drive. You may even be using technology to get around the problems of distracted driving. Unfortunately, these can create their own problems if you let them. Focusing on technology instead of the road is still distracted driving. Don’t let your anti-distraction technology pull your attention away from the road. Additional Displays One way car manufacturers try to pull drivers...

Dangers on Rural Roads in Wisconsin

Written by Steve Eisenberg on March 8, 2021. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Car accidents on Wisconsin’s rural roads When you think of driving accidents, you likely worry about interstate highways. On a sheer volume and velocity basis, this makes sense. Still, rural roads create dangers very different from what you see on main roads and highways. If you or other drivers aren’t careful, you can find yourself in accidents more damaging than in the areas you might expect. Less Room to Maneuver Rural roads tend to be two-lane roads, giving you less room...

Parents Are Liable In Car Accidents

Written by Steve Eisenberg on March 3, 2021. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Are Parents Liable If A Car Accident Is Caused By A Teen Driver? Parents are nervous enough once their teenagers start driving, when a car accident is caused by a teen driver, their anxiety can be compounded by worries about injuries and accident liability. They have good reason to worry since it is possible for parents to be liable for the accident in Wisconsin. 4 Things to Know About Teen Driver Laws in Wisconsin and Parent Liability Teens must be sponsored. The State of Wisconsin...

Factors That Juries Use to Determine a Personal Injury Award

Written by Steve Eisenberg on February 15, 2021. Posted in Blog.

How much is your Personal Injury claim worth? The potential for large awards in personal injury cases means plaintiffs have a chance to receive compensation that pays for their medical care, wage loss, and pain and suffering. However, actual awards aren’t always so big, and that can be a shock to someone who thought they had an airtight case. Awards are determined by looking at specific factors, and juries don’t arrive at these amounts lightly. The Evidence Has to Be Clear It’s...

How to Avoid Accidental Injuries in the Winter

Written by Steve Eisenberg on February 8, 2021. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Tips for preventing injuries in Wisconsin winters Winter brings the fun of snow to Wisconsin. In addition, it brings special dangers if you are not careful. Slip-and-fall injuries, driving accidents, and hypothermia are some of the risks you face throughout the winter months. Follow these steps to avoid injuries when the snow and ice come. Protect Yourself on Foot Icy sidewalks and pathways are part of life in a Wisconsin winter. Whether you can see it or not, ice often coats the outside...