The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) website offers statistics detailing the number of fatalities that have resulted from different car crash types. 56 percent of fatal car crashes were frontal impact crashes (7,433), while 23 percent were side impact crashes (3,568). After examining these numbers, it becomes clear that many kinds of car crashes can prove deadly. It is…
President Biden signed an executive order calling for a halt to the Department of Justice’s reliance on contracts with private prisons. The order asserts itself as part of Biden’s broader approach to combat racial inequity. Before signing the action, Biden asserted it is crucial for the United States to shift “its whole approach” when it comes to handling racial injustice.…
During these Wisconsin winter weather months, it is important to be aware of just how dangerous winter conditions can prove when we are behind the wheel. Did you know that each year, there are nearly 2,000 fatal car crashes as a result of icy and snowy conditions? According to AAA, it could take your car up to 10 times longer…
In a personal injury case, along with physical injuries suffered, mental injuries caused by your accident are relevant as well. As a result of someone else’s negligence, you may suffer from mental illnesses that can significantly decrease your quality of life. These illnesses may include depression, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is crucial…
If you stayed home to raise the kids during your marriage, you may be thinking about returning to the workforce after your divorce concludes. Still, leaving your kids to start a new job may cause you to experience some emotional angst. While it may take time for the...
Co-parenting is hard enough when you're working close to your children and your ex-spouse. The current economic climate means that layoffs and job loss is a more constant reality. If you've lost your job, you may have much fewer options in the area where you currently...
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may be ready to file for divorce as soon as possible. Still, some financial factors may affect your divorce timeline. That is, from an economic standpoint, certain times may be better for pursuing divorce than...
As in other states, Wisconsin requires both parents to provide financial support when they do not live together. In general, the parent who spends fewer monthly overnights with the child will pay child support to the parent who has primary physical custody. Review...
If you consider your dog to be an integral part of your family, you are in good company. According to a recent study, 98% of dog owners treat their pets more like children than animals. In the eyes of the law, though, your dog is a piece of property. For divorce...
Wisconsin law requires judges to be equitable when dividing a divorcing couple’s marital estate. Your marital estate, of course, likely includes everything you and your husband or wife accumulated during your marriage. This includes real property, personal belongings,...