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Each year, thousands of Americans, including bystanders, police officers and children are bitten by police dogs. This report entails an examination of 150 serious police dog bite cases that occurred in the United States from 2010-2020. Three of these cases ended fatally. The report found that the most common target of police dog bites are […]
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I love sports talk radio. It’s what I primarily listen to in the car when driving to and from appointments. Commercials on sports talk radio are interesting because they often the do-it-yourselfer on all sorts issues ranging from car parts to nursing home providers. These ads appeal to those who want to try and fix […]
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At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, transportation officials hoped the decrease in traveling would lead to less car crash fatalities. However, according to David Pabst of the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services, the number of fatalities has risen. 433 individuals died in Wisconsin car crashes through […]
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Attorneys Amy M. Risseeuw, Avram D. Berk and John C. Peterson have all landed on Super Lawyers 2020 published list, an honor granted to only 5 percent of attorneys in each state annually. In addition to being selected onto the Super Lawyers list this year, each of these lawyers has an extensive history of being […]
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COVID-19 is surely impacting your everyday life in numerous ways. However, one thing that has not changed is that an unexpected injury may still occur. Clients who are seeking compensation for their injuries may be wondering how the presence of COVID-19 might impact their personal injury case. There are some new roadblocks that exist, but […]
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Road construction and repair is necessary in Wisconsin and across the United States. Because of wear and tear or outright damage, drivers can be put at risk of an accident with injuries and death. Although people might lament having their commute slowed because of this road work, it is important to drive slowly and pay […]
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Drivers in Wisconsin are keenly aware of the potential penalties for a drunk driving arrest. In the state, it is generally referred to as operating while intoxicated (OWI). If there is a conviction, the circumstances will determine the severity of the penalties. A key aspect of the case is the number of times the person […]
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We may feel safer around here because we live in a less populous area that we can walk around without fear of being hit by a vehicle. However, we should always be on the lookout when we are on the roads because pedestrians have no protection from vehicles, which means that pedestrian accidents often result […]
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Whenever there is an arrest for operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin, the driver will face the possibility of a conviction and the accompanying penalties. These may include jail, fines and a driver’s license suspension. If the driver has had previous OWI convictions, the challenges they face rise incrementally. Although it is understood that OWI (also […]
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All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are an exciting way to get around and explore areas of your community that you may not otherwise see. ATVs can be fun, but they also need proper safety precautions to avoid catastrophic injuries. When ATV drivers are not taking the proper precautions, a joyride can quickly turn fatal. Every safety measure you take […]
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