Subrogation: What You Need to Know
To understand subrogation, consider the following: If you’ve ever visited a doctor following an accident, you’ve probably received a very ominous letter from your health insurer a few weeks later. The letter tells you that you must give the details of the accident and implies that you must get the medical bills reimbursed by the […]
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How much does it cost to talk to a personal injury lawyer? At Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham, we provide free initial consultations for all claims by telephone or in person. We also offer the No Fee Guarantee®, which means you don’t have to pay us unless we win your case. If you’ve suffered an […]
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, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham 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 […]
Read MoreAppleton Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Assisted Living Facility
July 11, 2013 A Wisconsin wrongful death lawsuit was filed on behalf of an 85-year-old woman who died after wandering away from an assisted living facility. The lawsuit claims the woman’s death was caused by the negligence of the facility and its staff members. An article published by The Northwestern explains that on January 17, 2013 in Appleton, Wisconsin, […]
Read MorePedestrian Accidents Are a Serious Problem in Wisconsin
Jan. 10, 2013 Pedestrian accidents are a serious problem in the United States, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that pedestrians are one and a half times more likely than car passengers to be killed in an auto accident. In Wisconsin, the number of pedestrian accidents is increasing, with data showing that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreSettlement Reached in Wisconsin Wrongful Death Case
Feb. 21, 2013 The family of a 65-year-old woman killed due to nursing home negligence has settled a Wisconsin wrongful death lawsuit filed in connection to the incident, but hundreds of other patients face similar cases of neglect and abuse each year. A story from the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism discussed the problem and what […]
Read MoreJury Selected for Wisconsin Wrongful Death Case
Dec. 13, 2012 Earlier this week a jury was selected for a Wisconsin wrongful death case. According to an article from WQOW 18 News, the case stems from an accident that claimed the life of a 22-year-old student from University of Wisconsin-Stout. Court documents show that the incident occurred during the early morning hours of Sept. […]
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