It is no secret that text messaging while driving causes car accidents. Text messaging is by no means the only distraction drivers face, but it is currently one of the most prevalent. Many states across the nation have passed laws prohibiting the practice, imposing...
Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash is the injury that can occur when the head is jerked forward, then rapidly snapped backward. It can be extremely painful for the victim and cause him or her to suffer complications like chronic headaches. When whiplash occurs because of a preventable...
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Wisconsin
The warmer weather is here and that means motorcycles throughout Wisconsin and the rest of the United States will come out of their garages and hit the road. More motorcycles on the road during the summer months means more opportunities for motorcycle accidents to...
8 Driving Safety Tips to Follow in 2017
With the start of the new year, take the time to assess your habits and focus on creating safer, healthier ones. Use the following safety tips to make yourself a safer driver and reduce your risk of being injured in a car accident. 1. Adjust your Driving to your...
TIS THE SEASON…FOR SAFETY FIRST!
It is truly better to give than receive, and this is the season for giving. However, two recent unpublished Wisconsin appellate cases should remind everyone that safety should come first. More people volunteer to help others during the holidays than at any other time....
Watch Out For Pokemon Accidents in Wisconsin
The phenomenon of Pokemon Go is getting people off the couch and outside exercising. However, people and news agencies are reporting an increase in car crashes, bicycle accidents, trip and falls, sunburns, and even finding a dead body. Distracted driving is already a...
Summer Safety – FREE BIKE HELMETS
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...
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...
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...
When Can You Bring a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Small Claims Court?
Guidelines for Suing in Small Claims Court Suffering an injury at the hands of another individual can lead to serious physical and emotional harm. Unfortunately, these types of injuries can also cause you to incur substantial medical costs, endure pain and suffering,...
