You have undoubtedly heard about the flu outbreak across the country and the request by government officials that people receive the flu vaccine. With respect to the flu vaccine it is not for everyone and your options as well as your risks should be thoroughly discussed with your healthcare professional before you receive the flu […]
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Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: Can I Have a Worker’s Compensation Claim and a Lawsuit for the Same Injury?
The quick answer is “yes”, depending upon the circumstances. If you are working at the time of an accident caused by the negligence of another person, as long as that person is not a co-worker or your employer, you can get both worker’s compensation benefits and damages from the negligent party. For example, if your […]
Wisconsin Insurance Law: Has Bad Faith Happened to You and What Can You Do About It?
In Wisconsin, insurance companies have a duty to handle their insured’s claim in a reasonable and professional manner. You may have heard stories about insurance companies being ordered to pay huge sums of money for their actions. This is called “bad faith”. The law in Wisconsin with respect to bad faith is very similar to […]
Vaccine Compensation Law: Flu Vaccine Injury Claim
Recently, we settled an injury claim in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for a client who suffered Guillain–Barré Syndrome as a result of the flu vaccine. Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. In this case, we claimed that the disorder was […]
Wisconsin Personal Injury Law: How Much Car Insurance Do I Need?
If you are reading this from Wisconsin you know that recent changes in the minimum insurance that we are required to carry on our automobiles was changed by Governor Scott Walker. A few years ago, the minimums were substantially increased under the promise that the additional insurance was needed to help compensate injured victims as the result […]
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