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Traffic deaths are up 6 percent since 2010, pushing U.S. road fatalities to the highest level in a decade. However, the percentage increase in pedestrian deaths is far outpacing those on the road, jumping 25 percent from 2010 to 2015. Walkers on smartphones, bicyclists ignoring traffic rules – coupled with distracted driving – are a […]

There are a lot of extraordinary people and organizations dedicated to protecting the safety and legal rights of Americans. Of course our brave clients who decide to stand up for their rights are the first line of defense in holding corporations and powerful special interests accountable. Then there are those legislators and public servants throughout […]

Integrity Insurance Promises Not to Bargain on the Value of the Car If you get hurt in a car accident, there are hundreds of things to be done. The last thing you want to do is fight with your own insurance company over the value of your car, but if you have to, we can […]

Labor Day weekend is over and summer is in the rear view mirror. New backpacks are crammed full of the tools of learning: laptops, books, pens, pencils, notebooks and more. But what about the tools young drivers need to stay safe on the road? These tips can help the teen drivers in your life get […]

The question my clients ask me most is “Why does the insurance company get to look at my medical records from 15 years ago?” The answers I gave were always unsatisfactory to me, and rested largely with the idea that discovery is wide open and the insurance companies get to dig around in the medical […]

Most people believe that when it comes to used cars, it’s “buyer beware.” But Wisconsin law actually requires used car dealers to make a reasonable inspection before selling the car, and disclosing any defects they find to any potential buyers. Used car dealers also may have an obligation to make repairs on defects they did […]

Attorney David Stegall blogs about what happens if someone is arrested and the rights that they have. He talks about a specific case, State v. Lemoine and what happened during that interrogation. He talks about police coercion and what you should do and shouldn’t do if you are ever in this type of a situation. […]

Dog bites are a serious problem here and across the country. Sadly, the victims are most often children. However, we can prevent dog bites by better educating owners, parents, children and the public. Start here with this month’s newsletter. The old saying “dogs are a man’s best friend” might be news to the more than […]

When the time has come for you and your spouse to get divorced, your mind is likely to be full of questions about how to navigate the divorce process, how to begin dividing property between you and your spouse, and how to set a schedule so both parents receive time with the children. Divorce takes some time; a […]

One of the many concerns a party considering divorce will likely have is trying to lessen conflict with their spouse and save costs. Some parties do not wish to seek assistance of counsel in their divorce, and some may not have the financial resources to do so. Self-represented parties should know that while litigation and […]