Construction Accident Leads To Worker Injury
May 30, 2013 An Appleton construction accident earlier this month resulted in an employee suffering a workplace personal injury. Reports indicate the incident occurred on Wednesday, May 8, at St. Elizabeth Hospital on South Oneida Street. An article from FOX 11 News explained that the victim was hired as part of a crew to complete an expansion […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreNew Law Helps Protect Sanitation Workers from Wisconsin Car Accidents
May 16, 2013 A new Wisconsin law is aimed at better protecting sanitation workers from the dangers of a collision. Reports indicate the law was approved in a 32 to 1 vote on Tuesday. According to an article published in the Appleton Post-Crescent, the bill would make it illegal for a vehicle to pass a stopped […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreProviding For After-Born Children: Along With Advances in Science Comes Clarification in Laws
In Wisconsin, as in many other states, offspring conceived at the time of a parent’s death, subsequently born alive, and surviving for at least 120 hours past birth, are included in Wisconsin’s definition of “issue” and “children” for purposes of intestate succession. That definition of “issue” and “children:, however, does not extend to individuals conceived […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Legal News
Read MoreMichigan Law Applied in Wisconsin Wrongful Death Lawsuit
May 9, 2013 The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has ruled that another state’s laws must be applied to a Wisconsin wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from a 2009 incident that occurred in Michigan’s Hiawatha National Forest. A group of Wisconsin residents were riding snowmobiles through the forest when a person in their party collided […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Personal Injury
Read MorePersonal Injury Lawsuits Filed Against Healthcare Facilities in Wisconsin
May 2, 2013 In recent years, an alarming number of Wisconsin personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice lawsuits have been filed against nursing homes in the state. An investigative report by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism discussed the lawsuits and what people can do to protect their loved ones from harm. More than 297 suits have […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Personal Injury
Read MoreSheboygan Falls Mayor Says Buckling Up Saved His Life
April 25, 2013 Experts say that wearing a seat belt can decrease the chances of death or injury in a car accident by more than 50 percent. Randy Meyer, the Mayor of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, claims he is living proof of these numbers. Meyer was involved in a collision earlier this month that claimed the […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreState Bar of Wisconsin Calls For Legal Service Funding To Be Restored
April 18, 2013 In any civil matter heard by the court system, such as a Wisconsin personal injury lawsuit, whether or not an individual has legal representation could have a drastic effect on the decision that is reached in the case. Unfortunately though, many citizens cannot afford to hire an attorney. Several years ago, Wisconsin eliminated […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Legal News
Read MoreDriver Who Caused Fatal Wisconsin Car Crash Ordered to Pay $70,000
April 11, 2013 A 19-year-old woman responsible for causing a Wisconsin Car Crash that claimed the lives of three friends was ordered to pay $70,000 in restitution to the families of the victims. The Green Bay Press-Gazette stated the crash happened last year when the teen was driving more than 100 mph along Beechnut Road in Campbellsport, Wisconsin. Reports […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreGovernor Walker Proposes Changes to Wisconsin Real Estate Law
April 4, 2013 Lawmakers are considering a change to Wisconsin Real Estate Law that would allow foreign investors to purchase larger pieces of land in the state. An article from The Badger Herald discussed both sides of the controversy and the effects a decision in the matter could have on the state’s economy. Current law states that foreign entities […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Personal Injury
Read MoreOne Person Injured in Winnebago County Motorcycle Accident
March 28, 2013 A Wisconsin motorcycle accident that occurred in the town of Menasha this week was responsible for leaving one man injured. The crash happened yesterday at approximately 4:45 p.m. along U.S. 41 in Winnebago County. According to an article published in a recent issue of the Appleton Post Crescent, the 23-year-old male victim, from the town […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
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