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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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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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To millions of Americans, their dog is a crucial member of their family. As such loving and loyal creatures, it’s hard to imagine these beloved companions would ever be capable of harming another person. But with approximately one-third of all U.S. homes having a dog as a pet, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that severe dog […]
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When a party is liable for the personal injury or illness of another person, the liable party is commonly responsible for the compensation of those injuries or illnesses. A tactic that the defendant in a liability claim would take is using comparative negligence. There are several ways people can use comparative negligence to affect compensation across various […]
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In the United States, falls are a leading cause of death and injuries for seniors over 65. What might seem like a minor fall for a younger person, can be a very dangerous event for an older person. Not only can a fall cause death and injury, a fall can threaten a senior’s independence and […]
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In many personal injury cases, our client is required to be examined by a doctor chosen by the defense insurance company. That examination is often referred to as an “independent medical exam,” also known as an “IME.” In most cases, there is nothing independent about the examination and the doctor is specifically hired by the […]
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Summer is a time for fun and relaxing in the sun. In Green Bay, the water is an inviting place where plenty of people converge throughout the hot months to partake in sports and recreation alike. There is a lot of boating, and a lot of drinking. Unfortunately, sometimes those two elements come together, causing […]
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Attorney Amy M. Risseeuw presented a seminar to other local attorneys at the monthly meeting of the Outagamie County Bar Association yesterday. Attorney Risseeuw’s presentation, entitled the Low Impact Tool Kit, addressed personal injury cases involving car accidents with minimal property damage. Insurance companies call these minimal property damage cases “low impact,” even though the amount […]
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Automobile insurance is one of those grown-up topics that isn’t that much fun to think about. We all know we should have insurance (it is the law!), we all want to pay reasonable rates, and we all see a lot of insurance company commercials promising stellar service or cheaper prices. While getting good service at a […]
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PBC Attorney John Peterson gave a presentation, for a Wisconsin Association of Justice (WAJ) seminar, titled “SETTING UP ‘THE STING:’ WHEN THE POLICY LIMIT IS NOT THE LIMIT – SETTING UP THE RECALCITRANT, THIRD PARTY CARRIER.”
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