Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Helping You Through Insurance Claims When you’re injured in a car accident, and the driver who caused the accident doesn’t have insurance, how are you supposed to cover the cost of your medical bills and other accident-related expenses? In Wisconsin, you may carry a minimum amount of uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist(UIM) coverage to protect you in the event […]
Read MorePenalties May Stiffen for Drunk Drivers Who Cause Injuries
March 20, 2014 Drunk driving results in thousands of collisions in Wisconsin, that leave motorists injured or killed each year. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation shows the number of operating while intoxicated (OWI) convictions have risen steadily in recent years with 38,324 motorists in the state facing the charge, compared to the 35,753 individuals arrested […]
Read More3 Green Bay St. Patrick’s Day Events Worth Checking Out
While the St. Patrick’s Day holiday does not officially kick off until Monday, many businesses around Appleton and Green Bay are beginning to celebrate early this year. The Green Bay personal injury attorneys with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham would like point out some of the events they are looking forward to this year: Green Bay […]
Read MoreWisconsin Considering Cellphone Ban in Construction Zones
Distracted driving is a growing problem in Wisconsin. There were a total of 3,328 people killed and another 421,000 who were seriously injured as a result of distracted driving car accidents in 2012. The latter figure was a nine percent increase from the 2011 total. Distracted driving is especially dangerous in construction zones, where a […]
Read MoreWisconsin Jury Awards Car Accident Victim $23,000 for Injuries
When individuals are seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions where the person responsible for the accident was not properly insured, they may seek compensation from their own insurer to cover their damages. The car accident lawyers in Appleton, WI with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham explain that such a case was recently heard in […]
Read MoreWisconsin Considers New Law Banning Cellphones in Road Construction Zones
December 19, 2013 Two factors that can increase the chances of motorists being involved in collisions are cellphone distractions and construction zones. The Appleton car accident lawyers with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham say that is why state lawmakers are considering passing legislation that would prohibit drivers from using cellphones while in construction zones. According to […]
Read MoreDebate Over Raising Wisconsin’s Speed Limit Stirs Controversy
October 31, 2013 Speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal motor vehicle collisions in the United States, and it’s fueling controversy about whether or not Wisconsin should raise its speed limit. A Green Bay car accident lawyer with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham points out that one state legislator is pushing a […]
Read MoreExamining Defective Highway Design
September 26, 2013 The Green Bay car accident lawyers with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham explain that each year, hundreds of thousands of car accidents are recorded in Wisconsin and across the United States. A portion of those crashes are attributed to a defective highway design or maintenance, such as uneven pavement. In fact, a […]
Read MoreCollision Between Bicycle and Car Leaves Child Injured in Appleton
September 19, 2013 With the school year back in full swing, the volume of pedestrians and bicyclists using the streets during commute hours is rising. The personal injury lawyers in Appleton at Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham explain that the increase in pedestrian and cyclist volume too often leads to an incline in the […]
Read MoreFord Mustang Collides With Manure Truck
Distracted driving is becoming one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions in Wisconsin today. The Appleton car accident attorneys with Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham say the behavior was a contributing factor in a crash that left a local man injured last week. Reports indicate the crash happened at approximately 11:35 a.m. […]
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