During the month of April, several organizations unite under the same mission encourage everyone to drive with focus and to reach their destination safely. Distracted Driving Awareness Month puts safety first and text messages, arriving on time, and friends under the influence in the back seat. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is mobilizing law enforcement officers nationwide to look out for drivers texting or using their phone behind the wheel. In 2016, new NHTSA data shows that at least 3,450 people were killed in motor......

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Lemon Lawyers who serve the entire State of Wisconsin. We represent owners of defective vehicles covered under the Wisconsin Lemon Law. We have successfully settled claims for many lemon law clients. The Lemon Law is designed to protect consumers that purchase new cars, trucks, SUVs and mini-vans. Common WisDOT FAQ’s What is a “lemon”? A new vehicle that is no more than a year old and still under warranty is classified as a “lemon” if: · It has a serious defect the manufacturer or dealer(s) didn’t fix in four tries, or ·......

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Thanksgiving weekend, a treasured time of the year, it kicks off the holiday season. Friends and family gather from near and far to give thanks and celebrate and with food, football, and shopping. Black Friday is as much a part of Thanksgiving tradition as the turkey dinner is, and while American’s love the thrill of the finding a bargain, it can also be a dangerous day. In fact, there are 34% more car accidents on Black Friday compared to the Friday two weeks before and after according to data from Progressive Insurance.......

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Winter in Milwaukee County and the surrounding communities means snow and ice. The risk for a slip and fall accident increases during the winter months in the state of Wisconsin, and the number of those accidents are higher. It may be difficult to determine who is at fault though. If you slip and fall this winter and suffer as a result, you are entitled to compensation through a free case review with the experts at Scherr & Scherr, LLP. Wisconsin premises liability law states that property owners and property managers have a......

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The beautiful summer and fall days mean more motorcyclist on the roadways of Wisconsin. Whether enjoying the back country road on a scenic tour or on the busy highways, this time of year means sharing the and the safety of the rider is the responsibility of both the motorcyclist and the other vehicles sharing the road. The truth is though that riding a motorcycle is more risky then driving a car. The reality is, a motorcycle crash is 30 times more likely to be fatal than as a motorist according to the......

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When you lose a loved one, legal action may be the last thing on your mind. However, if financial stress related to the loss is an issue, it is important to understand your rights under Wisconsin law. A wrongful death lawyer in Milwaukee, WI can determine liable parties and help you bring a lawsuit to recover compensation. Wisconsin statute 895.04 Plaintiff in wrongful death action explains who has the right to file a wrongful death claim. When someone dies, the court assigns a personal representative ― or a will or other estate......

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Today, many trucks have on-board computers that provide information about hours driven, routes taken, cargo weight, maintenance checks, driving speeds, braking and other significant information. For years, the law required truck drivers and companies to keep logs about truck operation, but technological advances make some of this information automatic today. Such advances allow truck accident attorneys in Milwaukee much greater access to information for analyzing truck accidents and holding responsible parties accountable. In addition to recorded information, some trucks also have vehicle disabling systems, either operated remotely by trucking companies or through......

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When you lose a loved one, legal action may be the last thing on your mind. However, if financial stress related to the loss is an issue, it is important to understand your rights under Wisconsin law. A wrongful death lawyer in Milwaukee, WI can determine liable parties and help you bring a lawsuit to recover compensation. Wisconsin statute 895.04 Plaintiff in wrongful death action explains who has the right to file a wrongful death claim. When someone dies, the court assigns a personal representative or a will or other estate planning......

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