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Government Considers Mandatory Sleep Apnea Testing for Certain Drivers

A March press release from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and Federal Railroad Administration stated that they are gathering input from the public on the impact of screening, evaluating, and […]

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Is Snapchat’s Speed Filter to Blame for Car Wreck?

NBC News recently reported on a personal injury lawsuit filed in Georgia that concerns Snapchat’s speed filter. The suit, which lawyers filed on behalf of man who suffered permanent brain damage in a car crash, […]

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Pedestrian Traffic Deaths on the Rise

The Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) recently released preliminary 2014 data regarding pedestrian traffic fatalities by state. Nationwide, traffic-related pedestrian deaths have continued to increase over the past ten years. In 2014, Wisconsin had 0.78 […]

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Sleep-Deprived Teenagers at Increased Risk for Injuries From Car Wrecks

A recent study from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that teenagers who suffer from sleep deprivation are at a greater risk for sports injuries and car crashes. Unintentional injury sustained in motor vehicle […]

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What is the Deadline to File a Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawsuit?

A statute of limitations is a time limit for filing a lawsuit. All states have different statutes of limitation for different types of lawsuits. If you do not file a lawsuit before the statutes of […]

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If I’m in a Wisconsin Truck Accident, Who is Responsible for My Injuries?

An accident involving the negligence of a commercial truck driver can be more complicated than an accident with a passenger vehicle, since there is potentially more than one party who is liable for any resulting […]

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How Can an Aging and Disability Resource Center Help Me?

An Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is a central resource for information and assistance about all aspects of aging and living with a disability. Created by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, ADRCs provide […]

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Do I Have a Right to a Jury Trial in My Personal Injury Case?

Individuals who are pursuing a personal injury claim often ask whether they are entitled to a jury trial in the event that their claim must go to court for resolution. Both in federal court and […]

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What Are the Different Types of Assisted Living Facilities?

Assisted living facilities in the state of Wisconsin include Community-Based Residential Facilities, Adult Family Homes, Adult Day Care, and Residential Care Apartment Complexes. Wisconsin residents who need some level of care monitoring services, but who […]

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What is the Ombudsman Program and How Does It Work?

In accordance with federal law, the State of Wisconsin has established a Board on Aging and Long Term Care, which consists of seven appointed board members, agency staff, and an executive director/state ombudsman. The purpose […]

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