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Wrong-Way Driver Causes Serious Accident on I-94

Posted on March 2, 2018 Car Accidents,Distracted Driver Accident,Drunk Driving,In The News,Personal Injury,Texting Driver Accident,Wrongful Death

When an accident is reported involving a driver traveling in the wrong direction, the initial reaction is likely, “What in the heck were they thinking?” This is understandable since most people who mistakenly wind up in the wrong lane of traffic take immediate corrective action and get back into the correct lane. Unfortunately, other drivers… read more

Injured in an Accident Involving a Driverless Car?

Posted on February 6, 2018 Car Accidents,Distracted Driver Accident,Driverless Car Accidents,In The News

The safety and legal liability of driverless automobiles made national headlines recently after a motorcyclist was hit and injured by a driverless Chevrolet Bolt EV, according to Auto Evolution. According to the accident report, the Bolt EV was driving in the center of a three-lane street in front of a motorcyclist operating a Honda S90… read more

Injured in a Snowmobile Accident? Understanding Your Legal Rights

Posted on December 29, 2017 Snowmobile Accident,Snowmobile Injury,Winter Snowmobile Safety,You’re Injured, Now What?

It is that time of year! Winter is upon us and that means many Wisconsin residents will be enjoying a ride on a snowmobile to traverse across areas in and around River Falls, Eau Claire, Menomonie, Hudson, etc. Unfortunately, that also means there is a higher risk of someone suffering a serious injury in a… read more

Brian Laule Earns Wisconsin Association For Justice Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer Award

Posted on December 5, 2017 Local News,Uncategorized

Brian Laule, Partner at the River Falls based law firm, Bye, Goff and Rohde won the 2017 Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer Award presented by the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ). Brian’s practice is exclusively devoted to handling cases on behalf of injured people, and he takes great pride in working with his clients on a… read more

Car Accidents Caused by Winter Weather

Posted on November 16, 2017 Car Accidents,Drunk Driving,Texting Driver Accident,You’re Injured, Now What?

Approximately 800 people were killed in automobile accidents as a result of snow, sleet, ice, or freezing rain between 2011 and 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of the 10 deadliest states for winter weather car accidents, Wisconsin ranks sixth in the entire country with more than 40 car wreck deaths occurring… read more

Jeffrey Muszynski Named Rising Star

Posted on October 17, 2017 Uncategorized

Congratulations Jeffrey A. Muszynski on your selection to the 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Rising Stars list!  Jeff joined Bye, Goff & Rohde as an associate attorney in January 2015.  He received his JD from William Mitchell College of Law. Super Lawyers Rising Stars is limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys within the state that have… read more

The Right to Privacy in Wisconsin

Posted on October 16, 2017 Privacy Law,Right to Privacy,Wisconsin's Right to Privacy

Wisconsin’s Right to Privacy Statute Wisconsin law recognizes a right to privacy and permits individuals to bring civil actions for damages resulting from an invasion of that privacy. Here is how Wisconsin defines an invasion of privacy: Intrusion on someone’s privacy in a way that would be highly offensive to a reasonable person, in a… read more

Bye, Goff & Rohde Participates in Youth Hockey Event

Posted on September 18, 2017 In The News,Local News

Attorneys Brian Laule, Tracy Tool and Robert Parsons participated in the 17th Annual River Falls Youth Hockey Golf Tournament at Kilkarney Hills Golf Club in River Falls, WI on September 9th.  All proceeds from the event benefit the River Falls Youth Hockey Association (RFYHA), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable hockey programs for area youth.

Driving While Under the Influence

Posted on September 12, 2017 Car Accidents,Drunk Driving

In Wisconsin, there were almost 2,900 people injured in alcohol-related crashes in 2015, and 190 people killed. In Minnesota, there were 95 drunk driving fatalities and 2,203 injuries. The dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are well-known, but unfortunately that does not always stop people from doing it. According to… read more

Teen Crash Rate Above National Average in Wisconsin and Minnesota

Posted on August 16, 2017 Car Accidents,Distracted Driver Accident,Texting Driver Accident

Learning to drive is a rite of passage, but it can also be a dangerous endeavor for young drivers. Recent data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation showed that teenage drivers are three times more likely to be involved in fatal car accidents. Wisconsin and Minnesota are particular hotspots for teen car crashes. The teenage… read more