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Happy Constitution Day! September 17, 2010

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Personal Groth.
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September 17, 2010 is Constitution Day and marks the 223rd anniversary of the ratification of our nation’s founding document! Have a great Friday.

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recalled September 8, 2010

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorney, Personal Injury Law.
Tags: DePuy Hip Implant Recall, Hip Replacement Recall
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Johnson & Johnson, and its DePuy Orthopaedics subsidiary, announced last week that it is recalling parts used for hip replacements. At issue is the high rate of repeat surgeries needed by people who have received the parts. An estimated 93,000 people will be affected by Johnson & Johnson’s latest product recall.

Affected hip replacement parts involved in the recall include the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System. Patients who reported problems in the first five years and had revision surgery reported a variety of symptoms, including pain, swelling and problems walking. Other symptoms that may indicate a serious problem with the hip replacement parts include:

• Loosening – when the implant does not stay attached to the bone in the correct position
• Fracture – where the bone around the implant may have broken
• Dislocation – where the two parts of the implant that move against each other are no longer aligned
• Metal debris – where metal particles from the component parts moving together spread around the hip area.

If you are suffering these problems and think it because of the DePuy ASR hip replacement please call my Wisconsin personal injury firm. I would be happy to talk to you about whether it is a claim that should be investigated.

Call the Groth Law Firm, S.C. personal injury firm at 877-375-7001 for questions about Wisconsin personal injury law.

Wisconsin Injury Victims’ Testimonials August 5, 2010

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury, Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorney, Personal Injury Law, Wisconsin Auto Accidents.
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I have been blessed to have represented many good people over the years. When you are looking to hire an attorney it is important to know that you will be a good fit with that attorney. Again, I’ve fit in with my clients and I think this has worked well. If you would like to get a feel for how my personal injury firm handles cases and clients I recommend you read the testimonials at Avvo.com. You’ll find Wisconsin personal injury attorneys flooding the internet and TV. Make sure you find the right one for you.

Below are a few testimonials from former clients:

Client Review:

All of the above is true for Jon Groth. I felt very comfortable meeting with Jon and found him to be very trustworthy. He was very responsive to me and my case and very concerned that I was ok. He is very knowledgeable and kept me informed continuously throughout. He helped me settle out of court and I believe I received a VERY fair settlement. I am very greatful to have found a very honest Attorney and would recommend him to all. You will see in talking to him he is the right choice.

Client Review:

I had the best possible expeience with Jon. I allows felt that he was on my side and would do whatever he could to get the best outcome for me! He always told it to me straight and gave his opinion, but always stated that it wsa all my choice and he would go with whatever decision I made. I could could not have asked for a better lawyer to help me. I would recommend Jon to anyone.

Client Review:

From start to finish, Jon was diligent in acheiving the best possible outcome for my case, which was a car accident where I sustained permanent injuries, and for which the other party was 100% at fault. He was the perfect balance of determination, patience, intellect, pragmatism and honesty. He answered phone calls and emails promptly and made me feel as if I were his only client.

See How Your Views Compare with the U.S. Supreme Court August 4, 2010

Posted by Andrew Christman in Personal Groth.
Tags: Supreme Court
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I came across this little game on while reading the New York Times and thought it was fun. This feature on the Times website lets you compare your feelings with the way the Supreme Court has ruled on a 6 recent cases. It will also show you what percentage of the American Public agrees with you. At the end, it even tells you which Justice you would vote with most frequently.

The feature can be found here.

Double Damages for Dog Bite Cases August 3, 2010

Posted by Andrew Christman in Dog Attack Information, FAQ Personal Injury, Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorney.
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Last week a Wauwatosa woman was attacked by a dog with a violent history. The dog caused serious injury to the woman’s ankle. In May of 2009 the same dog attacked a toddler, biting him in the face. The story can be found here.

In a personal injury cases involving a dog bite, evidence of prior incidents regarding the same dog can not only be one of the most important pieces of evidence to prove that the owner is liable for the victims injuries, but according to Wisconsin law, it can mean that the victim is entitled to twice the amount of actual damages. Wisconsin Statute 174.02 states that an owner of a dog who was notified or knew that the dog had previously injured a person is liable for two times the amount of damages.

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.

Wisconsin Auto Accident Causing Tinnitus Injury Settlement August 2, 2010

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorney, Personal Groth, Personal Injury Law, Wisconsin Auto Accidents.
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The Wisconsin Law Journal recently highlighted a Groth Law Firm, S.C. car accident settlement in Milwaukee County. The case involved a rear end collision where the injured victim’s permenant injury was/is tinnitus. The past medical bills were approximately $9,000.00. The settlement totalled $95,000.00 (Ninety Five Thousand and 00/00).

For more information about the injury and litigation firm, Groth Law Firm, S.C., visit www.grothlawfirm.com or visit www.avvo.com for client reviews and recent victories and settlements.

No Vehicle Damage? No Injury? August 1, 2010

Posted by Andrew Christman in FAQ Personal Injury, Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorney, Motorcycle Collisions, Wisconsin Auto Accidents.
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After an automobile accident, insurance companies often try to equate physical injuries to the damage to the automobile. This is not always true. It is possible for passengers in an automobile accident to be injured even if there is little or no damage to the vehicle. Additionally, insurance companies are likely to deny the existence of an injury in a low speed collision. Injuries to areas of soft tissue around the neck and spine are especially vulnerable in these types of collisions.

A great deal of information about car accident injuries can be found at http://www.injurytv.com/doctors/eldridge.html.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident in the Milwaukee area or any other area in Wisconsin and are in need of a Milwaukee personal injury attorney, 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 Bike Safety Opinion Piece July 8, 2010

Posted by Andrew Christman in FAQ Personal Injury, Motorcycle Collisions, Personal Injury Law.
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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.