2011 Wisconsin Act 14 repeals many of the auto insurance laws established by the 2009-11 biennial state budget (2009 Wisconsin Act 28). Act 14 takes effect Nov. 1, 2011, and applies to policies that are new or renewed after the effective date. Minimum Coverage Limits Reduced The new law still mandates insurance coverage for Wisconsin …
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Auto Accident Attorney in Stevens Point Comments Off
If you have been injured in a car accident and are looking for an auto accident attorney in Stevens Point, our personal injury lawyers may be able to get you compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. At Eaton, John, Overbey & Welles, our car accident lawyers have decades …
Read MoreSheboygan Teen Faces Felony Charges Comments Off
A 19-year-old Kayla Bower of Sheboygan has been charged in Sheboygan County Circuit Court with five felonies, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. Bower allegedly drove drunk and hit three pedestrians at about 11 p.m. on August 6th, following the Brat Days festival. According to the criminal complaint, Bower was leaving Brat Days …
Read MoreWrongful Death Wisconsin Comments Off
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Caused by Medical Malpractice begins to Run Prior to Death If you have lost a loved one due to medical malpractice, there are strict time limitations within which you must act in order to protect your rights. Failure to begin your wrongful death suit by filing an action within …
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Jesse L. Herrmann, 27, of Holmen, Wisconsin has been charged in LaCrosse County Circuit Court with homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle in connection with an automobile crash on June 25 that resulted in the death of Jean Kroes, 23, of Onalaska. Kroes had just begun a job as a vocal music teacher …
Read MorePayment of Policy Limits Terminates Duty to Defend Comments Off
If you are sued for negligently causing injury or property damage as the result of an auto accident, your automobile insurance carrier has a duty to defend you against claims of negligence. However, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently held that an insurance policy’s “pay-and-walk” provision clearly informed the insured party that insurance company’s duty …
Read MoreMonona Teen Faces Homicide Charges for Alleged Drunk Driving Crash Comments Off
A Monona teenager who was allegedly driving drunk when he crashed into a tree on Madison’s east side on May 29th is now facing a homicide charge following the death of one of his teenage passengers. Toree Gutzmer, 17, of Madison died June 7 after suffering severe brain injuries as a result of the crash. …
Read MoreWausau Auto Accident Lawyers: Wisconsin Auto Accident Data for 2009 Comments Off
There were 542 Wisconsin auto accident deaths. This is an average of just over one life lost each day on Wisconsin roads. 41,589 people were injured in 29,907 reported injury crashes and 488 fatal crashes. 3,854, or 9%, of those injured were known at the time of the crash to have sustained incapacitating injuries. Of …
Read MoreU.S. Dept. of Transportation Advises Drivers to Check Tire Pressure Comments Off
The U.S. Department of Transportation released a consumer warning on June 2nd advising motorists to examine their tires for adequate inflation in addition to signs of tread wear and damage before taking to the road in hot weather. The advisory was issued in conjunction with National Tire Safety Week, June 5-11, and as driving increases …
Read MoreFew Citations Issued for Texting While Driving in Wisconsin Comments Off
Wisconsin’s ban on text messaging while driving went into effect December 1, 2010. State transportation records show that only 5 citations were issued for violations of the anti-texting law from January through March, compared with almost 10,000 speeding tickets issued during the same time period. Wausau automobile accident attorneys have seen firsthand the devastating results …
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