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Early Bird Ending! September 22, 2008

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I’m speaking at the Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference that will be held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.  The conference will take place October 23-25, 2008. 

Tomorrow is the LAST day for the early bird registration discounts.  You can certainly register and reserve a room at a later date but you’ll lose the discount. 

I hope to see you there!

 UPDATE: I just reserved our rooms.  You gotta check out the kalahari’s website.  I hate to sound like an ad but for $139 a night (plus tax) you get a room with a kitchen, king sized bed and sofa sleeper, two tvs, patio and 4 passes to the water park.  Can’t beat it.  I hope you can join us at the conference.

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Juror Appreciation Month September 19, 2008

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It’s official. September is Juror Appreciation Month in Wisconsin.  In every case I litigate before a jury I start out thanking them and end thanking them.  Being on a jury is a civic responsibility (I think it would be kind of fun too but maybe that is just me).  Even though it is our duty as citizens I’m always very thankful for jurors who take their job seriously.  I can honestly say that it was a pleasure to “work” with every one of my juries.

If you currently or have been a juror in any County in Wisconsin remember that there are a lot of attorneys out here that are very thankful for your service.  If you haven’t been selected for service yet don’t worry I’m sure your time will come.  Once it does, enjoy it.  It’s our civil justice system in action.

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Jon Groth is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney handling cases throughout Wisconsin and most recently in Beloit, Sheboygan, Wauwatosa and Slinger.

Wash ’em. September 18, 2008

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This is a very troubling story I found at the Wall Street Journal. 

In short, an infection caused by the superbug C diff. is wreaking havoc on patients at hospitals. 

The WSJ has a good run down about how this infection is caused and what hospitals are doing to stop its spread.

One of the most basic ways is to wash your hands with antibacterial soap andn water not alcohol based gels.  Read the article and be an advocate for your health if you go to the doctor.

AIG Insurance September 17, 2008

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I’ve received a number of calls from clients and potential clients asking about AIG’s financial situation and the federal government’s loan.

If you have auto insurance through AIG or if you were injured because of someone else’s negligence and they have AIG I’d recommend you read this article from WSJ.com.

Specifically:

AIG’s millions of insurance policyholders appear to be considerably less at risk. That’s because of how the company is structured and regulated. Its insurance policies are issued by separate subsidiaries of AIG, highly regulated units that have assets available to pay claims. In the U.S., those assets can’t be shifted out of the subsidiaries without regulatory approval, and insurance is also regulated strictly abroad.

I’m certainly no Wall Street expert but I think the Wall Street Journal’s writers know their stuff. 

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 Jon Groth is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney handling cases throughout Wisconsin and most recently in Kansasville, Marinette, Milton and Wauwatosa.

Merrier September 17, 2008

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The more the merrier.  Pitman, Kyle & Sicula, S.C. has started a blog.  Check out some of my posts over there.

Blog Stuff September 16, 2008

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Rob Teuber and I recently wrote an article for the Wisconsin Lawyer (the Magazine of the State Bar of Wisconsin).  The article is about blogs.  Surprised?

Tech Savvy Trucks Saving Lives? September 12, 2008

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The Department of Transportation released a report stating that fatalities involving truck (semi-tractor trailers) collisions are down almost 4%.  One of the reasons may be the additional of collision avoidance and lane departure warning/monitoring systems. 

This reminded me of some recent semi-truck matters I’ve handled.  If you are injured because of a trucker’s negligence be sure to immediately request a copy of the trucks “black box,” gps system and other tracking data.  Nowadays, most every truck company keeps tabs on their trucks.  This information can be invaluable to the prosecution of a claim for personal injuries.

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 Jon Groth is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney handling cases throughout Wisconsin and most recently in Hartford, Jackson, New Berlin and Wauwatosa.

September 11th Anniversary September 11, 2008

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I don’t have much to say.  There are far better tributes that you can read elsewhere.  Just remember we live in the greatest county in the world.

Insurance Required for Dangerous Dogs? September 9, 2008

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Does that sound unreasonable?  Semi trucks are required to have a certain amount of insurance.  Why?  Because they are more likely to cause serious injuries.  I think it is pretty safe to guess that dangerous dogs are more likely to cause injuries.  Why else would they be classified as “Dangerous”?

The story comes from Omaha, Nebraska.  They propose that in order to obtain a license for a “dangerous”  or “potentially dangers” dog the owner must show proof of $100,000.00 in liability insurance. 

A “Dangerous Dog” is defined as:

an animal which attacks, snaps at, bites, or has a history of attacking a human being or domestic animal, one or more times, without provocation.

The city would enforce the law with fines.  If a dog owner violates the law three times in 24 months all pets must be turned over to animal control.

Interesting law.  Anyone hear of anything like this in Wisconsin?

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Jon Groth is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney handling cases throughout Wisconsin and most recently in Kansasville, Beloit, Sheboygan, Wauwatosa and Oconto.

Who’s Getting Older? September 8, 2008

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Time magazinehas some interesting stuff.  This week on page 54 is an article by Dan Kadlec about long term care insurance in the United States.  Long Term Care is another word for a nursing home, assisted living facilities or at home nursing aids. 

If you look around my blog you’ll see that my personal injury practice includes nursing home abuse.  We often talk about what to do after the nursing home neglect took place.  But, how do you avoid the neglect?  There are lots of different things to look out for.   Being proactive is one of them. 

The Time magazine article talks about the cost of long term care and the difference in premiums depending on your age.  For example, if you purchase long term care insurance (i.e. nursing home health insurance) in your 50s you may qualify for a “good-health discount” and only 14% of people are denied coverage.  Wait until your 60s and only 42% get the discount and 23% are denied coverage. 

This is really important if your family has a history of alzheimers, stroke or other degenerative illnesses.  I suggest reading the article.  It’s certainly something to think about sooner rather than later.

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 Jon Groth is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney handling cases throughout Wisconsin and most recently in Algoma, Jackson, Two Rivers and Wauwatosa.