According to the most-recent data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, distracted driving is to blame for tens of thousands of accidents in the state every year. In fact, while accidents resulting from distracted driving actually decreased on a near-annual basis from 2000 to 2014, accident rates have shot up in recent years; and, in […]
personal injury
When Can You Take Legal Action for Injuries That Occur to Children in Youth Sports?
Youth sports are among the leading causes of traumatic injuries during childhood. According to research, children participating in youth sports experience an estimated 3.5 million injuries “which cause some loss of time of participation” each year, and almost one third of all childhood injuries are sports-related. If your child has been injured while participating in […]
Understanding Insurance Subrogation
In many personal injury cases, a plaintiff who is seeking to recover damages will have incurred significant medical costs during the treatment of their injuries. This may include time in an emergency room, hospital stays, physical therapy, chiropractic care, or the cost of inpatient treatment. Depending on a plaintiff’s available insurance policies, if he or […]
Do I have to Pay Taxes on My Settlement or Judgment?
In the aftermath of a victory at trial or a mediation settlement, plaintiffs may not initially consider the eventual practical implications of that settlement or judgment. A judgment for damages or settlement may be treated as taxable income by the government, depending upon the circumstances. When determining how to allocate your settlement or judgment funds, […]
The Use of Medical Records in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Medical records can play a very important role in personal injury lawsuits. The plaintiff’s attorney can use them to help to shed light on the plaintiff’s injuries, and the defense attorney can use them to refute a plaintiff’s claims for damages. The importance of medical records must be balanced against the reality that they often […]
What Kind of Damages Can You Recover In A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
One of the first questions that many potential plaintiffs have when considering whether to make a personal injury claim or file a personal injury lawsuit is whether it is worth their time and emotional investment, and what kind of damages they are likely to recover. For some, the pursuit of justice alone may be enough […]