A wrongful death claim arises when another party’s negligence or misconduct causes an individual’s death. In truck accident cases, this could include a negligent truck driver, trucking company, maintenance provider, or cargo loader. Financial stakes are usually far higher in commercial truck accident-related wrongful death claims compared to passenger vehicle injury claims. You want a […]
Trucking companies and their insurers may deny liability after an accident to avoid paying out substantial claims. If you’re facing a denial, you should know your trucking accident legal options and the necessary steps to challenge the defendants. The trucking company’s legal team and the insurance adjusters may dispute fault, question the severity of your […]
Blind spots, also known as “no-zones,” are areas around a vehicle where the driver has limited or no visibility. For 18-wheelers, these blind spots are larger than those of passenger vehicles, making them a major hazard for other drivers on the road. Awareness of these blind spots can help prevent accidents and ensure safer driving […]
For Isaiah Taylor, the events of one fateful night in Milwaukee remain as vivid today as they were a decade ago. The emotional trauma of his wrongful detention still lingers. “When I was in the back of that car, I was terrified. I didn’t know if I was going to be taken away or what […]
https://madison.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_17ba5006-002c-11f0-ac8e-b7d802838457.html Chris Rickert I Wisconsin State Journal Mar 18, 2025 The parents of two boys who died last year after falling through the ice of a retention pond at the Sun Prairie apartment complex where they lived are suing the city and school district and the school bus company that dropped the boys off, claiming […]
Dana Wachs of our firm proudly represented a young Girl Scout member and her family in a significant product liability lawsuit following a devastating incident. While participating in a community service project cleaning up trash along a rural highway, the minor was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle. The driver, who lost control of […]
Dana Wachs of our firm successfully settled a significant product liability case against an ATV manufacturer whose defective axle caused a catastrophic failure, resulting in severe injuries that significantly changed the course of our client’s life. This case underscored the critical need for rigorous quality control in manufacturing and the devastating consequences when safety […]
You know how sometimes you hear legal terms thrown around, and they all start to blur together? “Premises liability” and “slip and fall” are two that tend to get lumped together, but they aren’t exactly the same thing. If you’ve suffered injuries on someone else’s property, it helps to know the difference between slip and […]
Accidents involving 18-wheelers can be catastrophic, often leading to severe injuries or fatalities. One common cause of these accidents is the truck’s blind spots—areas around the vehicle that the driver cannot see through mirrors, creating dangerous situations for other drivers on the road. An 18-wheeler is one of the most common types of commercial vehicles […]
Oftentimes, truck accidents result in increased damage because of the size and weight of commercial trucks. That can result in more severe and permanent injuries to the other drivers. Truck accident cases are usually more complex as they involve many liable parties, trucking regulations, and serious injuries. Each case is unique and the settlement you […]
If you have taken a driving course in Wisconsin, you have probably heard of the three-second rule. The goal of this rule is to have enough space between you and the vehicle in front, providing enough time and space for you to stop your vehicle and not rear-end the vehicle in the front. While driving […]