Wisconsin 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 Injury & Disability Lawyers say that is why state lawmakers are considering passing legislation that would prohibit drivers from using cellphones while in construction zones. According to […]
Read MoreThe Dangers of Transportation Accidents
December 5, 2013 When a worker is injured as the result of an on-the-job accident, he or she may be entitled to compensation from workers compensation benefits. Sigman Janssen Injury & Disability Lawyers’s team of workers compensation lawyers explain that the most common causes of injuries in these claims are transportation accidents. According to the […]
Read MoreForklift Operator Killed in Work-Related Accident
Oct. 8, 2012 A 54-year-old forklift operator from Dodgeville, Wisconsin, was killed earlier this week as a result of an on-the-job accident. According to a story published by The Cap Times, the incident occurred at around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Wick Homes, located at 341 Walter Road in Mazomanie, Wisconsin. A spokesperson for the Dane […]
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 Injury & Disability Lawyers points out that one state legislator is pushing a […]
Read MoreLower Than Average COLA Expected for Social Security Beneficiaries in 2014
October 24, 2013 For those unable to work due to physical or mental conditions, Social Security Disability Benefits can be vital sources of income. However, the rising costs of services and goods that Americans use every day can make it difficult for recipients to make ends meet. The Appleton Social Security Disability attorneys with Sigman […]
Read MoreLawmakers Considering Reforms to the Wisconsin Workers Compensation System
October 10, 2013 When an employee is injured on-the-job, they often have a right to file for compensation for medical bills and lost wages through their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Lawyers with Sigman Janssen Injury & Disability Lawyers explain the system in Wisconsin is considered strong, with some of the lowest costs […]
Read MoreExamining Defective Highway Design
September 26, 2013 The Green Bay car accident lawyers with Sigman Janssen Injury & Disability Lawyers 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 Injury & Disability Lawyers explain that the increase in pedestrian and cyclist volume too often leads to an incline in the […]
Read MoreWisconsin Plant Fined $185,000 for Worker Safety Violations
September 12, 2013 The Green Bay workers’ compensation lawyers with Sigman Janssen Injury & Disability Lawyers explain that fires and explosions are responsible for a large portion of work-related accidents. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated fires and explosions were responsible for roughly 3 percent of all workplace fatalities in 2012. A manufacturing plant […]
Read MoreFamily Visitor Injured By Dog of Home Owner
Dog Bite Liability In Wisconsin – September 5, 2013 The Appleton personal injury lawyers with Sigman Janssen Injury & Disability Lawyers explain that when a dog bites a person in Wisconsin, the law allows the owner of the animal to be held liable for any damages incurred by the victim. A recent case now extends liability to […]
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