Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. TBIs are typically classified into mild, moderate and severe categories. Understanding the differences can help you better understand a diagnosis. Mild traumatic brain injury Mild...
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How does Wisconsin’s weather affect slip-and-fall incidents?
Wisconsin's ever-changing weather can significantly increase the danger of slip-and-fall incidents. Slips and falls can cause serious injuries, raising questions about premises liability claims. Individuals navigating potential claims must be aware of the ongoing...
Harvest season awareness on Wisconsin highways
NBC15 reported that from 2010 to 2020, Wisconsin had 1,714 auto accidents involving farm equipment that resulted in 29 deaths. As the vibrant autumn colors begin to grace the Wisconsin landscape, it is also a time when agricultural communities gear up for harvest...
Where do Wisconsin’s roads rank nationally, and why?
The United States is a country with many miles of highways that people travel on every day to get to work, run errands and go on vacation. Unfortunately for Wisconsin residents, a recent assessment ranked the roads in that state as the fifth worst in the country. Why...
When are snowmobile crashes most likely?
Did you know that snowmobiles were originally created as emergency vehicles? They were also used to move equipment and supplies to areas where other vehicles could not navigate safely. Today, snowmobiling is a popular winter sport, but the vehicles weigh nearly 700...
Wrong-way crashes are on the rise in Wisconsin
Crashes are a risk every driver must be aware of. The U.S. alone experiences millions of car wrecks each year. Wrong-way crashes occur when drivers move in the opposite direction of the flow of traffic, meeting incoming cars head-on. This is a rising problem in many...
Teaching your children to be safe around dogs
Dogs have consistently proven themselves to be worthy of the title “man’s best friend,” but that does not mean that every dog is our friend. While adults may be able to reliably spot an unfriendly dog, kids have trouble with this, which may be why more than half of...
The risks of combining snowmobiling with alcohol
Snowmobiling is a popular pastime in Wisconsin during the winter months. It’s a great way to get outdoors and make the most of the cold and snow, as well as to take advantage of our state’s thousands of miles of snowmobile trails. While many might think snowmobiling...
What should you do if you or your child are bitten by a dog?
Unfortunately, dog bites can cause serious injury and can even be fatal. In 2016 alone, there were 31 dog-bite fatalities. While most dog bites do not result in the loss of life, they can lead to long-term physical and psychological harm. If you or your child get...
Stay safe when boating for fun this summer
According to data from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the state recorded 104 boat accidents for last year by August 2020, compared to just 82 incidents by the same time in 2019. Understanding the causes of these collisions, which cause an average of up...