Interesting Bike Safety Opinion Piece July 8, 2010
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There was an opinion column in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently. The article can be found here. It includes links to more information about bike safety in the Milwaukee area.
If you have any questions regarding a bike accident or any other personal injury questions, feel free to contact Groth Law Firm, S.C. Groth Law Firm, S.C. has offices to meet with clients in Brookfield, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette.
Groth Law Sponsors Bicycle Ride Across North America July 7, 2010
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Groth Law Firm, S.C. is proud to sponsor the MHANTS.com bicycle ride from Alaska to the Florida Keys. Please go to MHANTS.com to donate.
The bicycle ride has begun. Go to the blog for updates and amazing stories. Pat Cutter is currently riding his bike on the Dalton Highway.
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New Wisconsin Auto Insurance Law June 9, 2010
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As of June 1, 2010, auto insurance is now mandatory for all car owners in Wisconsin. The law requires minimum coverage of $50,000 for the injury or death of one person, $100,000 for the injury or death of two or more people and $15,000 for property damage. Drivers that do not have insurance can be fined up to $500.
The law requires that drives keep proof of their insurance information in the car. Police officers can request proof of insurance at traffic stops and accidents. Failure to provide this proof of insurance can result in a fine of $10.
The law also requires uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage each with minimum limits of $100,000/$300,000 for bodily injury coverage.
More information on the new insurance laws can be found at the websites for the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles.
Feel free to contact Groth Law Firm, S.C. if you have any questions or would like to discuss your need for a personal injury attorney. Groth Law Firm, S.C. has offices to meet with clients in Brookfield, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette.
Bike to Work Week Wisconsin June 8, 2010
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The week of June 6-11 is Bike to Work Week. Bike to work week was established by the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. A listing of events for Bike to Work Week can be found at the Bike to Work Week website.
If you have any questions regarding a bike accident or any other personal injury questions, feel free to contact Groth Law Firm, S.C. Groth Law Firm, S.C. has offices to meet with clients in Brookfield, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette.
A Few Wisconsin Bike Laws June 8, 2010
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Wisconsin has numerous laws in place to ensure that the roads are safe for bikes. Following laws regarding bicycling can help reduce the number of bike accidents and make the roads safer for bikes and cars alike.
Wisconsin Statute 346.075 provides that cars must give bikes a minimum of three feet of space when they are passing a bike. Bikes must also allow at least three feet when they are passing another car or a stationary object in the street including parked cars. Wisconsin Statute 346.24 says if a car is stopped to yield right of way to someone on a bike, it is illegal for any approaching car to pass the stopped car. Finally, according to 346.804, if local law permits riding a bicycle on a sidewalk, they must yield right of way to any pedestrians on the sidewalk.
If you have any questions regarding a bike accident or any other personal injury questions, feel free to contact Groth Law Firm, S.C. Groth Law Firm, S.C. has offices to meet with clients in Brookfield, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette.
Interesting Wisconsin Law – Biking Without a Seat June 2, 2010
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Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 346, Rules of the Road, has an interesting section buried within all the rules regulating the operation of both cars and bikes on the road. According to Wisconsin Statute 346.79(1) it is illegal in the state to ride a bike that does not have a seat. Those danger seekers who choose to violate the law should be aware that people who violate this bike law can face a fine of up to $20.
If you have any questions regarding a bike accident or any other personal injury questions, feel free to contact Groth Law Firm, S.C. Groth Law Firm, S.C. has offices to meet with clients in Brookfield, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette.
Wisconsin Bicycle Law – Right of Way May 25, 2010
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Wisconsin outlines it laws regarding the use of bicycles in Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 346, Rules of the Road. Included in this chapter are rules regarding when cyclists have the right of way, and when they must yield the right of way to motorists and pedestrians. Right of way problems can often lead to a bike accident. Wisconsin has set up these rules to help ensure that the streets are safe for bikes and to prevent bicycle accidents.
According to Wisconsin Statute 346.23, at an intersection that is controlled by a stop light, a car must give way to someone bike crossing at a crosswalk when the person on a bike has started to cross the street with a green light or a “walk” signal. If however the person on a bike has not yet started to cross the intersection or if that person is not crossing with a green light or a “walk” signal, the person on a bike must yield to someone in a car. According to 346.34, at an intersection that is not controlled by a stop light, someone in a car must give right of way to someone on a bike providing they are crossing at a marked crosswalk. People on bikes must yield right of way to cars if they are attempting to cross a street at any point that is not designated as a crosswalk.
Feel free to contact Groth Law Firm, S.C. if you have any questions or would like to discuss your need for a personal injury attorney whether it is due to a bicycle accident or any other injury. Groth Law Firm, S.C. has offices to meet with clients in Brookfield, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette.
Truck Accidents In Wisconsin May 21, 2010
Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law, Wisconsin Auto Accidents.Tags: Personal Injury Attorney, semi truck accidents, truck accidents, Wisconsin Semi Truck Accident Attorney
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Wisconsin is home to more than 5,740 for-hire and private interstate trucking businesses. The corridor from Chicago, Illinois to Oshkosh, Wisconsin is especially loaded with trucks delivering loads.
As the trucking industry grows and more and more trucks are on the road the likelihood of crashes also increases. Here are a few thoughts you should consider when hiring a Wisconsin Truck Accident Attorney:
Big rig crashes often have fatal consequences, which is why you need to find a semi truck accident lawyer with adequate experience if you want to get this right.
1. Check the qualifications of an attorney before you hire one. This is very important, because you want to make sure that a lawyer is rated “superb” according to www.Avvo.com and has published articles on practicing law. It is also essential that the attorney that you hire has recent courtroom experience. The technology and strategy of trying a case has changed over the years. It is one thing to say “I tried a case and obtained a $1 million verdict” for an injured victim in the 70’s or 80’s. Today’s trial experience is very different.
2. Interview Attorneys! Contact your personal injury attorney so you can meet up over a cup of coffee or lunch. A semi truck accident lawyer (or any personal injury attorney consider any personal injury claim) will more than likely be willing to do this, because personal injury attorneys know the damage that can be caused by a semi truck.
3. Keep tabs on your case. Make sure that you tell your attorney to keep you updated on the status of your case. Do not call your lawyer each day, but just kindly ask if he could call you or email once every couple weeks for a status update.
4. Find a semi truck accident lawyer that is willing to try your case no matter what. Some personal injury accident want to pull out when it gets heated in the courtroom, so find a tough attorney that will demand justice for you. Don’t fall for the attorney that says “I’ll settle your case in months not years.” It is naive to know what the ultimate injury will be and how long a case will take to properly organize and strategize for a maximized settlement.
Follow these tips and you will be able to find a quality semi truck accident attorney in Wisconsin to work with you, and hopefully get you the compensation allowed under the law!
For questions about semi truck collisions in Wisconsin please visit www.grothlawfirm.com or simply call Attorney Jonathan Groth for the chance to interview him regarding your case (877-375-7001).
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