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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

Attorney Tracy Tool Featured Speaker on Personal Injury Law

Posted on May 11, 2018 Personal Injury,What We Do For You (Civil Process),You’re Injured, Now What?

Attorney Tracy Tool, a partner at Bye, Goff & Rohde will be a featured speaker for the National Business Institute upcoming webcast on the subject of “Key Medical Expert Deposition and Cross-Examination Tactics” on May 22, 2018.  Tracy lectures regularly on legal topics including Personal Injury and Civil Trial Advanced Practices. As a lawyer, Tracy focuses… read more

What Should I do if Injured on Vacation?

Posted on May 4, 2018 Personal Injury,You’re Injured, Now What?

  Vacation season is just around the corner. Preparing to travel and taking the family someplace away from home is an exciting time. There are so many things to plan – flights, rental cars, packing suitcases, entertainment. In the midst of all of this planning, you are not likely preparing for an accident, or what… read more

TEXTING TRUCKER CAUSES FATAL ACCIDENT ON MINNESOTA 36 IN LAKE ELMO

Posted on March 30, 2018 Distracted Driver Accident,Semi Truck Accidents

It is a bad decision for a motorist operating a sedan or SUV to text and drive. It is a horrendously terrible decision to text and drive when you are operating a massive tractor-trailer. Why? When a tractor-trailer collides with another vehicle, the damage is often quite extensive and typically results in serious bodily injuries… read more

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,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,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