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Study Confirms Distraction Among Teen Drivers at All-Time High
New research reveals that teen drivers are more distracted than ever behind the wheel, despite being fully aware of the dangers of texting and driving. A study published Feb. 5 in the Journal of Transportation Safety and Security surveyed 3,000 adolescent drivers with the goal of improving young drivers perceptions…
Read MoreVeterans Blindsided by Repossession, Forced Arbitration by Banks, Lenders and More
Since the Civil War, Congress has extended special considerations to service members which include a number of protections from foreclosures and repossessions. The notion that the men and women who fight for our country ought not to have surprise issues at home is not a complicated one, but financial institutions…
Read MoreConsumer Alert: Kia Recalling 2014-15 Souls for Defective Gas Pedal
Car manufacturer Kia is recalling approximately 209,000 Soul and Soul EV hatchback vehicles for a flaw which may cause the accelerator pedal to break during use, increasing the risk of accident. Kia Motors America claims no crashes or injuries have resulted from the defect at this time. The recalled models…
Read MoreSchool Bus Accidents Prompt Wisconsin DOT to Address Bus Driver Requirements
Two school bus accidents in as many days have prompted Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) officials to address the need for properly trained bus drivers and to reiterate the criteria for the job. On Wednesday, March 4, a bizarre incident injured one man when a school bus drove through a…
Read MoreFormer Nursing Home Aide Charged with Elderly Sexual Assault
Less than two weeks ago, former nursing home aide Sara Comtois, 23, was arrested and charged with two counts of gross sexual assault of a 74-year-old man while she was employed at Penobscot Nursing Home on March 26, 2014. The facility was closed only four months later after this and…
Read More88-Year-Old Man Dies after Ivy Manor Cited for Letting Him Leave without Supervision
An 88-year-old man died Sunday night after walking out of a community-based assisted living facility. Jackson police are investigating the incident, which happened at Ivy Manor on March 1. If you suspect your loved one is being abused or neglected contact one of our dedicated nursing home abuse attorneys today…
Read MoreWintry Mix Leads to Dangerous Roads for Wisconsin Commuters
The National Weather Services has issued an advisory for commuters in southeastern Wisconsin due to a frozen mix expected to last from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 3. Motorists on the commute to and from work may experience low visibility and dangerously slick roads while sleet, snow and…
Read MoreTeen Drivers and Intersections: Dangerous Hotspot
One of the most common places for an accident to occur is at an intersection. All it takes is one person failing to pay attention or ignoring a traffic signal to cause severe injury or even death. Due to traffic design and converging streets, intersections can be difficult to navigate….
Read MoreFirst Jury Verdict in Risperdal Case Awards Plaintiff $2.5 Million
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay a 20-year-old Alabama man $2.5 million for injuries related to Risperdal, the popular antipsychotic drug linked to the development of breasts in young male patients. This trial marks the first verdict in thousands of lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson and…
Read More18-Year-Old Driver Charged in Fatal Milwaukee Hit-and-Run
On Feb. 26, a young Milwaukee man fled a hit-and-run accident in a stolen Chevy Tahoe and struck several vehicles, killing an older couple only one block away from their own home. Eighteen-year-old Michael E. Hobbs was charged Thursday with two counts of second-degree reckless homicide, two counts of hit-and-run…
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