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PKSD Newsletter: Distracted Driving Deaths Increase Despite Pandemic
Despite the pandemic in 2020 and less cars being on the road, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that traffic deaths involving distracted driving have increased. The statistics for 2019 were already grim, with nearly 9 percent of all traffic fatalities involving some form of distracted driving behavior….
Read MoreQuestions an Attorney May Ask You in a Free Consultation
Many law firms advertise that they offer free legal consultations. This initial meeting helps the attorney learn more about the incident that caused your injuries and determine if you may have a case. But are there strings attached? The article below discusses what questions the attorney may ask you and…
Read MoreHow Are Settlements Different From a Jury Verdict in an Injury Claim?
If you have been injured because of another’s negligent or reckless behavior, pursuing a legal claim can help you recover compensation. In Wisconsin, the legal process for these types of claims may resolve in one of two ways – either through a negotiated settlement agreement or by winning a verdict…
Read MoreCan a Preexisting Condition Hurt My Personal Injury Claim?
Whether a preexisting condition will hurt your personal injury claim or not largely depends on how it is handled. Should you try to keep your prior injuries under wrap? Should you simply downplay them? Should you even tell your attorney about them? These are all valid questions that PKSD answers,…
Read MoreWisconsin Nursing Home Workers Among First For COVID-19 Vaccine
One of the first COVID-19 vaccines may soon be available in Wisconsin. When it becomes available, nursing home caregivers and other frontline workers are slated to be among the first to receive it. Officials at the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that distribution of the vaccine may begin before…
Read MoreMan With Developmental Disability Needs Caregiver; Mom is Told to Get Diapers Instead
Drew Bolender is a 41-year-old male in Arizona with developmental disabilities. Born with hydrocephalus and brain damage, he has already surpassed the typical life expectancy for someone with his condition. Although he enjoys some normal hobbies, including video games, listening to the band Green Day and weightlifting, his physical limitations…
Read MoreIncreased Commercial Drone Use Raises Privacy and Safety Concerns
Drone technology, which was previously used with balloons, torpedoes and aerial targets, has been around since the mid-1800s. More recent technology was solely used by the military until 2006. The first commercial permits for drones were issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to aid search efforts for survivors during…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Forced Arbitration Clauses Threaten Your Rights
As if the economic difficulties brought on by COVID-19 are not enough, now there is yet another challenge arising from the pandemic. In PKSD’s latest newsletter, thousands of businesses are incorporating more legalese into their contracts that protects them from consumers who want to take legal action against them. What is a…
Read MoreHow Might the Coronavirus Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted normal daily life, complicating even the most basic tasks, such as food shopping. How will this affect your existing personal injury claim? What should you do if you are in an accident or injured during shelter-in-place orders? At PKSD, our knowledgeable attorneys address your personal…
Read MoreShould I Accept the Settlement Offer from My Insurance Company?
The short answer is no. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses, so their top priority is not to put money in your pocket, but to pay out as little as possible. This is why it is nearly always true that the first offer from your insurer is very likely a lowball…
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