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Infographic–Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Posted on May 6, 2019 Motorcycle Injury,Vehicle Accidents

Every year, there are thousands of motorcycle accidents that leave Americans suffering, injured and in the hospital needing care. Below are are the latest statistics from the National Highway Safety Administration on motorcycle accidents. If you find yourself injured in a motorcycle accident, call 800-607-3030 or submit an online contact form today.  

Eyes Forward, STOP Distracted Driving

Posted on April 15, 2019 Car Accidents,Distracted Driver Accident

You have heard it time and time again in the headlines, on news reports and even in the lunch room—distracted driver. Texting and talking on your mobile phone is terrible. We know it, but we still do it. According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Association (NTHS), 1 out of 10 fatal accidents are caused… read more

Avoid Injury This April Fools’ Day

Posted on April 1, 2019 Personal Injury

Today is April Fools’ day, an annual celebration that is filled with fun and excitement. A day for pranksters to go wild. Around this time of the year, pranksters begin planning with time and energy how to catch their victim off guard and caught in the prank. While the majority of April Fools’ pranks are all… read more

Nursing Home Negligence Claim

Posted on November 12, 2018 Nursing Home Neglect

Each year, 4 million elderly patients are reportedly subject to nursing home negligence in the United States, and there are an estimated 2 million at-risk living in negligent conditions. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) provides federal rules for ethical standards of patient care for nursing home and residential treatment centers…. read more

Attorney Jeffrey Muszynski To Speak on “Damages in Personal Injury”

Posted on September 27, 2018 Personal Injury

Attorney Jeffrey Muszynski, with the law firm of Bye, Goff & Rohde, will be a featured speaker today for the National Business Institute webcast on the subject of “Damages in Personal Injury”.   A former high school English teacher and insurance defense attorney,  Jeffrey has been a featured speaker previously on various legal topics including ethics,… read more

Recovery Within Wisconsin Motorcycle Accident Law

Posted on September 14, 2018 Motorcycle Injury

Riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating: the purr of the engine, the freedom of the open road! However, the joy of riding can turn to horror if you are involved in a serious motorcycle accident.  Motorcycle accidents happen frequently; Wisconsin has experienced more than 300 fatal motorcycle crashes this year, and recently in July, a… read more

BYE, GOFF & ROHDE ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED BY Best Lawyers®

Posted on August 31, 2018 In The News

Bye, Goff & Rohde is pleased to announce that attorneys C.M. (Chuck) Bye, Steven B. Goff, and Brian F. Laule have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.  All 3 of the attorneys were selected for their work in the practice of Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation.  Chuck… read more

BYE, GOFF & ROHDE WELCOMES NEW ATTORNEY TO THE FIRM

Posted on August 24, 2018 In The News

Bye, Goff & Rohde, personal injury trial lawyers, is pleased to announce that attorney Cristina M. Wirth has joined the firm.  Wirth, a River Falls native, received her Juris Doctorate magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2017. While in law school Wirth served on the Law Review senior board and was… read more

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After the Loss of a Loved One

Posted on June 29, 2018 Wrongful Death

In the United States, the death of someone caused by another party’s negligence may be the legal basis for a wrongful death lawsuit claim. When a lawsuit is filed on behalf of a deceased victim, the plaintiff can be compensated for the accident, malpractice, or product liability leading to their loss. Depending on the court,… read more

Drivers on Opioids: Growing Threat for Accidents and Injuries

Posted on June 1, 2018 Car Accidents,Wrongful Death

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (“WisDOT”) report that 149 individuals were killed in drug-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin. In 2017; this is a 200% increase over the past decade. Wisconsin legislators are under pressure, and they are not alone as state governments face growing concerns about the risks… read more