Summer in Wisconsin is biking season. However, biking can also be very dangerous. It is always recommended to use designated trails, but many areas in the Fox Valley do not have trails or sidewalks. Bikers often have to ride on two lane county highways, some of which...
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8 Rules for Drinking and Boating in Wisconsin
Summer is rapidly approaching, and that means that it is almost finally time to get out on the boat and enjoy the water. A lot of us enjoy drinking while out on the boat. Although sharing beers with friends or slowly sipping a cocktail on a lazy summer afternoon can...
Have you Checked your Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverages?
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is the portion of your automobile insurance policy that allows you to recover compensation if you are injured in an accident involving a driver who either does not have automobile insurance or whose policy’s coverage limits...
Wisconsin Attacks Hard Working Citizens Again
Urgent Warning to EVERYONE with an Injury Claim Injured Wisconsin citizens have been under attack from the WI legislature and insurance lobby since 2010. Unfortunately, it is happening again. We at Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC are trying to notify everyone of new...
Quick Tips for a Scam-Free 2016
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) hopes consumers resolve to be scam-free in 2016. Start the year with an awareness of the many scams that target your finances and identity and learn what tools are available to...
Changes are Coming to How Wisconsin Courts Prosecute Bodily Injury Claims
We live in a constantly-evolving society. When new technology and cultural trends make old laws and procedures feel inadequate or even inappropriate, our legislators work to create new laws that better fit with our changed reality. This happens at all levels of...
Practice Responsible Drinking and Safe Driving this Holiday Season
The holidays are here, and for many, that means celebrating with family, friends, and copious amounts of alcohol. Alcohol inhibits a driver’s ability to perceive his or her environment and stay within his or her lane, making the driver a danger not only to others on...
Workers’ Compensation in Wisconsin: What You Need to Know?
If you are injured on the job or during the course of your employment, it is important to understand workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is a form of state-mandated insurance which most Wisconsin employers are required to carry. This insurance provides...
Car and Truck Accident Medical Bills
Don’t let your credit be ruined because someone decided to ignore the Rules of the Road and cause a vehicle crash. Wisconsin law allows for medical expense coverage on auto policies. It is often called MedPay coverage. It is similar to no fault insurance, and it may...