Author: Steve Eisenberg

Back Injuries Are Common After A Vehicle Accident Most of the time, a vehicle accident comes as a surprise. In the grip of the adrenaline rush that follows, it’s not uncommon for accident victims to feel fine and, as a result, spend more time worrying about the damage to the cars than the damage to their bodies. But once that adrenaline wears off, even the most minor of accidents can leave a person in pain. Some of the most common car accident injuries occur to the back and they can...

Wisconsin law states dog owners are responsible for costs associated with dog bite injuries — even if the owner did his or her best to prevent the bite. This is a “strict liability” state, meaning there’s no gray area where an owner’s actions might reduce any financial responsibility. For dog owners, that means they have to keep a close eye on their dogs and be extremely careful about where the dog can go, especially because “strict liability” applies...

Personal injury lawsuits often end in settlements, and these can have both advantages and disadvantages. The benefits may outweigh those disadvantages, however, because a personal injury lawsuit can take a very long time and be emotionally and financially draining. A settlement offers a faster solution that could see you back on the road to recovery instead of caught in a cycle of waiting and medical debt. Settling a personal injury claim can be done at any time while a case is pending or...

Medical care costs more in Wisconsin every year. If you’ve been in an accident, your time in a hospital or visiting your primary doctor afterward is a big part of your costs, but it doesn’t end the story. Often, you have to go through ongoing treatment, including physical therapy. When you file a claim for your injuries, you don’t want to leave this out. When You Need Physical Therapy Hospital care and treatment often focus on the larger, structural issues you face...

If you are injured in an accident, you need to think first about healing. As the medical bills and time away from work add up, it makes sense to think about whether you deserve compensation for your injuries. If someone else caused your injuries, it may be time to seek a personal injury attorney to help you. Who Caused Your Accident? One of the first questions to consider is who caused your accident. Sometimes accidents just happen, through your own distraction or bad luck. Often, though,...