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What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death in Wisconsin?

If you’ve lost someone you love under circumstances that feel deeply wrong, you may be asking yourself whether the law can offer any form of justice. That question takes real courage to...

Personal Injury Claims vs. Wrongful Death Claims

The primary difference is that the compensation goes to surviving family members such as a spouse or children. Instead of compensating an accident victim for their medical costs and pain, a wrongful...

When Can You Sue Someone For A Wrongful Death?

A wrongful death in Wisconsin is a death that results from neglect, default or a wrongful act. If the deceased person would be able to file a personal injury claim if they...

Collision That Kills Two Leads To Grief, Possible Legal Situation

Tragedies happen on the road, and some are preventable. Take, for instance, the details surrounding a Jan. 25 two-vehicle collision less than 30 miles east of Madison. Two people died and another...

Can A Venue Be Held Liable For An NFL Fan’s Heart Attack?

Wisconsin is a great state for football fans, from the high school level right up to the Green Bay Packers and other NFL teams. If a medical emergency arises while you’re attending...

Wisconsin Accident Kills Man And 4-Year-Old Boy

Authorities announced that a 4-year-old boy injured in a June 14 two-vehicle accident in Wood County has died. A 32-year-old Manitowoc man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Deputies...

Boat Owners Sued Over Fire That Killed 34

Wisconsin residents may remember a boat fire off the California coast that claimed 34 lives in September 2019. In the days following the tragedy, media outlets reported that no night watchmen were...

What’s Involved In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit

When someone is killed through the negligent or reckless conduct of another, the victim’s family may file a wrongful death lawsuit. In Wisconsin, any dependent may file the lawsuit, including a sibling...

Weather Channel Sued Over Death Of Storm Spotter In 2017

Wisconsin residents who view the Weather Channel may remember an incident back in March of 2017 that involved the stars of the show “Storm Wranglers.” The duo was driving near the city...

Pedestrian Fatalities Now Exceed 15 Percent Of All Traffic Deaths

The roads in the U.S. are becoming more dangerous for pedestrians, according to recent data provided by a non-profit organization that targets traffic safety. Wisconsin residents may be shocked to learn that...

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