Jon Groth’s Wisconsin Personal Injury Weblog

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"The most up-to-date information about personal injury law in Wisconsin."

Author: Jon Groth practices at Pitman, Kyle & Sicula in Milwaukee.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • States • Wisconsin • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Jon Groth’s Wisconsin Personal Injury Weblog

Child Safety Seats Safe?
You fly to Grandma’s house for Christmas with your kids. With the increased prices of luggage these days you decide to NOT bring the kids’ safety seats. You’ll just rent them. It’s okay right? These…
Troublesome Toys
The United States Public Interest Research Group released a study entitled “Trouble in Toyland.” What caught my eye was the discussion of chemicals in our kids’ toys. Toxic phthalates: Numerous scientists have documented the potential…
Worse than Drunk Driving?
According to a recent story by Milwaukee’s ABC affiliate teens who drive while texting have a reaction time that is worse than those who are under the influence of alcohol or marijuana: A study found…
Recalled Products in 2008
So far there have been about 354 recalled products in the United States. These products were recalled for various safety and health concerns. Of these 354 products: 52 or 15% were manufactured in the United States…
The Safe Cars of 2009
In short, don’t buy a Chrysler. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety released it’s safe cars list. Ford (including its Volvo subsidiary) topped the list with 16 vehicles. Honda came in second with 13 vehicles. Why do…
It’s the Time of Year for Toys (Dangerous Toys)
The group W.A.T.C.H. (World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc.) recently released its “Ten Worst Toys” list. The most common reasons are “Eye Injuries,” “Choking Injuries” and “Other Serious Injuries.” Simply put, these are dangerous toys.…
Google Alerts and Litigation
I wrote about this topic a few weeks ago. There isn’t much to add other than an interview I recently gave to the Wisconsin Law Journal. Posted in FAQ Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law Tagged: Wisconsin…
Thanks Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Law and Politics Magazine just released its annual edition covering those lawyers chosen by their peers as either Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. Super Lawyers are those lawyers practicing law for 10 years or more. …
Who Is Responsible for Little Jimmy?
So, who should you sue if a minor caused a collision? Well, according to Wisconsin law Section 343.15(2)(b) (b) Any negligence or willful misconduct of a person under the age of 18 years when operating…
Talk to Your Personal Injury Attorney Before You Sign the Retainer
The PersonalInjuryLawyerMichiganBlog.com has a good post about talking with your soon-to-be personal injury lawyer. According to this blog here are a few things to watch for: Fees. How much is the lawyer going to take…