Category: Personal Injury

Pedestrian Safety Tips

Posted on May 16, 2019 Pedestrian Injury,Personal Injury,You’re Injured, Now What?

As the temperature rises, walking is a great way to stay active and enjoy the weather. But pedestrian injuries are on the rise with the most common being distracted while walking. Last year alone nearly 6,000 people were struck and killed by a car while walking. Enjoy your surroundings and put your safety first—and the… 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

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

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

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

The National Council on Aging Offers Helpful Steps to Prevent Falls For People Over Age 65

Posted on May 31, 2017 Nursing Home Accident,Personal Injury,Slip & Fall

According to the  National Council on Aging (NCOA), falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people over age 65. Because the key is to know where to look, the NCAO lists the following common factors that can lead to a fall: Balance and gait: During the aging process, people commonly lose… read more

Filing a Motorcycle Personal Injury Lawsuit

Posted on May 24, 2017 Motorcycle Injury,Personal Injury

Motorcycle accidents can be scary, largely because drivers and passengers don’t have the same level of protection that is afforded by an enclosed vehicle. But the law treats motorcyclists no differently than other drivers, and everyone must respect the same rules of the road. Like any driver, if a motorcycle driver or passenger is injured… read more

Premises Liability: Can You Recover for a Fall at a Retail Store?

Posted on April 19, 2017 Personal Injury,You’re Injured, Now What?

Last week we discussed slip and falls on ice.  Slip and falls involving snowy or icy conditions are common in the winter and spring.  The Attorneys at BGR are experienced in handling slip and falls on ice, but we also represent people who are injured due to slippery conditions and/or tripping hazards inside retail stores…. read more

Premises Liability: Can You Recover for Slipping on an Icy Surface?

Posted on April 12, 2017 In The News,Personal Injury,Slip & Fall,State Law

Winter might be winding down, but there is still ample opportunity for snow, ice and other wintry precipitation in the Badger State, which can make for slick sidewalks, parking lots, driveways and roads. While icy conditions are dangerous for drivers, pedestrians are also at risk. In January, the La Crosse Tribune reported that numerous hospitals… read more