Harnitz Law Office Blog

Burn injury survivors should not go it alone when seeking compensation for their injuries. Don’t face your employer or an insurance company without a legal professional by your side. If you or a loved one has been injured and require treatment, here is how a Wisconsin burn injury lawyer can help you: Time: Personal injury cases… Read more »

Anyone who’s ever lived through a house fire knows that it can be one of the most devastating and terrifying experiences of a lifetime. After a fire, many people are in a state of shock, thinking irrationally or not knowing what to do. Here are the basic steps you need to take following a house… Read more »

Has your child suffered an injury and someone else is at fault? If you have been contacted by a representative of the responsible party’s insurance company, chances are they have made you feel that they have your child’s best interest at heart. Please understand that the best interest of an insurance company is to pay… Read more »

When the human brain is partially or completely deprived of oxygen for excessive periods of time, irreversible brain damage can occur. Cerebral hypoxia refers to partial oxygen deprivation, while cerebral anoxia refers to total oxygen deprivation. Some discussions about the condition use the term hypoxia to refer to both partial and complete oxygen deprivation. Brain… Read more »

Across the state of Wisconsin, between 450 and 600 people lose their lives annually in car accidents. This is a sobering statistic and even more sobering when you realize the primary reasons for accidents in Wisconsin. Some of the most common causes of accidents include: Driving under the influence Driving too fast for road conditions… Read more »

Lung injuries happen for a variety of reasons.  While the skeleton and muscles protect the body’s vital organs from everyday bumps and bruises, these organs can suffer damage if the body sustains a violent blow. Automobile accidents and certain workplace accidents in particular can lead to a collapsed lung. The lungs can also suffer disease.  This… Read more »

If you have recently been through a car accident or experienced a collision-based sports injury, then you are probably concerned that you have sustained a head injury. Head injuries, also referred to as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), occurs when an external force, such as a violent blow or abrupt jolt to the head or even… Read more »

A nationwide shortage of truck drivers has motivated firms to lobby for changes in the minimum age limit for interstate truck driving. The current minimum age in 21, although some trucking firms and industry insiders want the age limit reduced to 18. Opponents cite safety concerns and the prospect for more truck accidents on the… Read more »

Despite continuing advances in automotive safety systems, motor vehicle occupants still suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) at an unacceptable rate. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to brain injuries, too many of which lead to loss of life. In general, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 30.5 percent of all injury-related fatalities… Read more »

For most, a round or two of golf is considered relaxing and a great way to spend time outdoors. Your fun, relaxing afternoon could quickly become harrowing if you wind up in the emergency room because of a golf ball injury. This happens more often than you think, leading many people to require assistance from… Read more »