Author: Steve Eisenberg

Cerebral Palsy Can Be Caused by a Traumatic Birth

Written by Steve Eisenberg on March 29, 2016. Posted in Blog, Madison Law Firm, Personal Injury.

Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects movement, posture, and muscle tone. Cerebral palsy is caused by a brain injury or malformation that occurs either before, during, or shortly after birth. Approximately 20 percent of individuals with cerebral palsy were affected due to an injury during childbirth. Brain injury can occur when infants do not receive sufficient oxygen for a period of time or experience trauma to the head. Head trauma can occur if excessive force is used when utilizing birth...

Millions of Burn Injuries Occur Each Year

Written by Steve Eisenberg on March 29, 2016. Posted in Blog, Madison Law Firm, Personal Injury.

Law Firm in Madison, WI, we represent individuals injured in all kinds of incidents. Each year, approximately 2.4 million Americans experience burn injuries. These injuries range from minor burns that only require home treatment to major, life-threatening burns. Burns are exceptionally painful and quite difficult to treat. Your skin protects the tissue of your body both from trauma and from exposure to bacteria. Severe burns can leave your body susceptible to infections and disease. Burns...

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When It’s Not JUST a Concussion: How Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Destroy Lives

Written by Steve Eisenberg on March 14, 2016. Posted in Blog, Madison Law Firm, Personal Injury.

Concussions are a common injury resulting from car accidents, slip and falls, and workplace accidents. Concussions are caused by trauma to the head resulting in confusion and disorientation. Although MRIs and CT scans may not detect noticeable injury to the brain, the individual often experiences intense headaches, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, and memory difficulties. Other common symptoms include dizziness, seizures, irritability, sleep difficulties, nausea, light sensitivity, and...

Wisconsin Construction Accident? You Need an Attorney!

Written by Steve Eisenberg on March 8, 2016. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Construction jobs, by their nature, are risky. It’s not unusual for accidents and injuries to occur on the worksite. In fact, OSHA reports that over 1,000 fatalities and 400,000 injuries occur on construction sites each year. The Wisconsin Safe Place Law requires that employers keep their premises as safe as they reasonably can, given the nature of their business. This law applies to Wisconsin construction sites, as well. Although it is impossible to keep any construction site completely safe,...

Injury Lawyers In Madison Protect Nursing Home Abuse Victims

Written by Steve Eisenberg on March 3, 2016. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Injury Lawyers In Madison Protect Nursing Home Abuse Victims Injury lawyers in Madison stand up for the rights of abused or neglected elders who live in nursing homes. If you have a loved one in the care of a nursing home, it is of critical importance that you watch carefully for signs of abuse or neglect, and if you see those signs, to act immediately to protect your elder. What To Watch For: Emergency or Urgent Care Visits – Obviously, elderly patients are likely to have genuine health...