Welcome to the Studinski Law Blog, which is a forum for trends and the practical aspects of personal injury law throughout Wisconsin and across the country. We will provide insight into how average people can use the law to their advantage and obtain what they need to move forward after a devastating injury. We hope you find our posts informative and to the point as you move toward recovery.
The field of personal injury law encompasses a diverse array of claims. Personal injury lawyers help the wrongfully injured pursue compensation for their losses from the party or parties that caused their injuries. Depending on the details of a case, the negligent person may be a driver, property owner, employer, or other party or business […]
While there are numerous reasons why auto accidents occur, the vast majority of wrecks are caused by human error. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 94 percent of motor vehicle crashes are caused by dangerous errors or choices made by drivers. The truth is that no matter how cautious you may be […]
When equipment fails on a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle, it creates an extremely dangerous situation for other nearby vehicles and their occupants. Big rig equipment failures can cause a truck driver to lose control of the tractor-trailer and crash into other cars or structures, come to a sudden and dangerous stop, or move […]
An experienced car accident lawyer can help you in a number of ways after a serious accident caused by another driver. If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you may be able to seek compensation to cover medical costs, lost income, and other accident-related expenses. Unfortunately, many accident victims settle with insurance companies for far […]
The term “road rage” is used to describe angry or aggressive behavior by the driver of a vehicle. Aggressive behavior can include verbal insults, rude gestures, and intentionally driving in an unsafe or threatening manner. While some instances of road rage can be simply shrugged off, in other cases, they can lead to altercations, assault, […]
Just like any other driver on the road, truck drivers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of others. However, people who operate 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other large commercial trucks have an even greater duty to drive in a way that minimizes the risk of wrecks due to their potential to cause devastating or […]
As with other cases of personal injury, slip and fall accidents are subject to a statute of limitations that stipulate the amount of time you have to take legal action. In most cases under Wisconsin law, you have three years from the time of your injury to file a claim. If your slip and fall […]
If you were hurt through no fault of your own, Wisconsin has hundreds of attorneys and law firms to choose from to handle your case. In fact, the abundance of options may feel overwhelming in one of the most difficult and pivotal times of your life. Your choice of legal representation is crucial in a […]
Parking lots can be riskier than you think. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a report estimating that nearly one in five motor vehicle accidents in the United States take place in parking lots or parking garages. Even though people are supposed to drive slowly and carefully in them, parking lot accidents still […]
According to data from the Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Wisconsin’s deadliest interstate is I-94, with a fatal crash rate of 0.2. While the fatality wreck rate for I-94 is low compared to other interstates in the US, the wrecks that do occur have a significant risk of being fatal. […]