Harnitz Law Office Blog

According to DMV statistics, Wisconsin sees about 40 to 50 pedestrian fatalities each year. An additional 1,500 to 2,000 injuries are additionally caused by a vehicle striking a pedestrian. The Department of Transportation works to protect pedestrians with lights, signs, reflective strips and crosswalks among other measures. However, no matter how many safety measures are… Read more »

According to research from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 224,000 people were injured as a result of a faulty deck or porch from 2003 to 2007. Fifteen percent of those victims suffered an injury due to a collapse. People take it for granted that the structures they walk on every day are… Read more »

Wisconsin state law requires insurers to act in good faith when processing the claims of their policyholders. In a nutshell, this means that they cannot deny claims arbitrarily or use questionable means in an attempt to unfairly deny someone their claim. Broadly speaking, insurance regulations are covered in chapter 631 of the state statutes. The… Read more »

When you own a recreational vehicle (RV), also known as a motor home, you don’t have to worry about finding motels on the road as you can travel with the amenities of home. But because driving this type of large vehicle can be dangerous, it’s critical to know basic safety guidelines. Each year RV accidents… Read more »

For good reason, the Wisconsin Dells secured a U.S. trademark registration for the phrase “The Waterpark Capital of the World”. Tens of thousands of visitors annually enjoy the water park attractions in the Dells and throughout Wisconsin without any problems or incidents. Water park rides can, however, be dangerous, in spite of the best efforts… Read more »

If you’ve ever consulted Wisconsin Knee Injury Lawyer, you know that your case heavily depends on the extent to which an attorney can document your injuries. In a knee injury case, you can have permanent damage and seek compensation from the at-fault insurance company, but it could take a long time. Meanwhile, if you stop… Read more »

Despite stringent regulations regarding safety and driver qualifications, thousands of bus accidents occur each year in the United States. Many of these will result in serious injury or even death. How do such accidents happen and what kind of devastating effects could they produce? Here is some important information. When do Bus Accidents Occur? When… Read more »

A soft tissue injury can change your life. Harnitz Law Office works on behalf of soft tissue injury victims. This kind of injury causes pain and suffering to the connective tissues of your body, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments. You might have a whiplash or another type of injury that affects these areas of your body:… Read more »

Are you suffering from pain in your shoulder due to an accident that wasn’t your fault? The lawyers at Harnitz Law Office know the predicament that you are in because we’ve helped many clients like you with a shoulder injury claim. It might be hard to fasten your clothing and to cut the lawn. You might… Read more »

Good eyesight is essential for almost every aspect of life; however, many people do not realize how dependent they are on their vision until after they have suffered a Wisconsin eye injury. Eye injuries are among the most devastating ones for a number of reasons, and could entitle you to recover damages in a court… Read more »