Lime Scooters are the first electric scooter company to be approved for riding on the city of Milwaukee’s streets. Around 500 scooters were expected by the Department of Public Works, to be spread mainly across Zone 1, with 50 or so of those expected to be spread across Zone 2 and 3 by the end of July. Up until a recent bill that reversed the state law, e-scooters were illegal in the state of Wisconsin. Lime is currently the only electric scooter company to hold a contract with the city of Milwaukee. Other scooter companies, such as Bird, are also attempting to sign contracts with the city. Here is what you need to know about electric scooters and how they could affect you on the road. How do Electric Scooters affect me? With a speed limit of only 15 miles per hour, e-scooters can only be driven on city roads. Riding the scooters on … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Being Distracted While Driving
It’s no shock that drivers today have become more dependent on hand-held technology. Such devices can cause a lot of safety issues on the road. Many distractions can come from texting, apps, and GPS. People also often enjoy eating, drinking and smoking while driving. In the US 9 people die every day from distracted driver-related accidents. Keep the following things in mind when thinking about how to avoid being distracted while driving. Even a Glance at your Screen has an Impact It can be hard not to look at that text that just popped up on your phone or switch playlists when the song isn’t your favorite, but these simple tasks can lead to devastating consequences. Even your car’s electronic dashboard can be a major distraction. For some easy ways to eliminate these distractions, follow these tips: Turn on your phone’s do not … [Read more...]
Personal Injury and Uninsured Driving: What you Need to Know
Auto accidents are never a pretty sight. From personal injury to dealing with insurance, it's important that you understand how to proceed in recovering from an accident. When one or both of the drivers involved in an accident are uninsured, it presents a bigger legal issue. If you've been injured in an accident and a driver is uninsured, here's what you need to know about auto insurance and personal injury. Auto Insurance Laws in Wisconsin The State of Wisconsin requires drivers to have auto insurance. According to the DMV, drivers must have liability, uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage. Liability insurance provides drivers with coverage for personal injury and automobile damage. Uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance provides coverage when you or your passengers are injured and the other driver is … [Read more...]
The Scoop on Premises Liability
A slip or fall that results in personal injury is never a good thing. But when it's on another person's property, the issue of premises liability arises. Premises liability holds property owners and occupants responsible for maintaining the safety of the property. Here's what you need to know about building a case for personal injury and premises liability. Premises Liability: Building a case Just like any case, there is a time window for reporting a claim for personal injury. According to Wisconsin State Statute 893.54, you have three years from the date of the injury to file a claim in court. If that injury also caused damage to your property, say a cell phone or watch, you have six years to file a claim in court. To win a case and receive compensation for personal injury, the plaintiff must prove negligence. Personal Injury Lawyer … [Read more...]
Assault, Battery and Personal Injury: Finding a Lawyer in Milwaukee
According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, there were 9,758 cases of simple assault and 6,400 cases of aggravated assault in Milwaukee County. It's important to know how to seek legal action if personal injury is the result of an assault and battery. Here's what you need to know about finding a personal injury lawyer for assault and battery. What is Assault and Battery? Wisconsin State Statute 940.01 defines assault and battery as, "whoever causes bodily harm to another by an act done with intent to cause bodily harm to that person or another without the consent of the person so harmed is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor." Assault can be both verbal and physical. Threatening physical harm against someone is punishable in the court of law. Battery often refers to using weapons, hitting someone with a car or having sexual … [Read more...]
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