For Immediate Release
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Peter J. Carman of Law Office of Peter J. Carman, S.C. in Appleton has been re-selected as an NTL – Civil Plaintiff – Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Wisconsin after his first year as an exceptionally respected member.
This honor is given to only the top 100 attorneys for their superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as young criminal defense and civil plaintiff lawyers.
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Everyone has had a late night worrying about work. Everyone has been too tired to do something after they get home. However, if your time on the clock has left you so tired you have an accident when you are no longer at work, you are at risk for injuries. And those injuries may qualify for coverage under workers’ compensation.
To be sure, it is more difficult to get claims from worker’s compensation if your injuries did not occur…
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Both public and private employees can rely on their worker’s compensation benefits when they suffer work-related injuries. However, coverage can extend beyond the workplace.
You could use this benefit if you got injured in the following scenarios:

While hauling objects or doing strenuous tasks on the job
Commuting to and from work
Within company property
Outside company premises to perform a work task
In a road accident while performing your job

However, the nature of your injury and its…
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The police usually report car accidents in Wisconsin. However, what should you do if they are not easily accessible? Sometimes, it may feel like a bother if your accident left little to no damage.

You might be tempted to brush off the incident, but state laws indicate that any crash must be reported if it meets the following conditions:

• Someone suffered an injury.
• The collision caused at least $ 1,000 worth of private property damage.
• It also damaged property

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On-the-job injuries can lead to complicated treatment plans and expensive medication. Depending on the severity of the injury, some workers could face costly hospital visits, complex surgery, and lengthy physical therapy. During all this, if the insurance company denied the claim, the cost could be astronomical.
Fortunately, numerous remedies are available after a claim denial.
Grounds for denial
Before seeking the proper course of action for your appeal, you must know the reason for denying your claim. Here are…
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Motor vehicle accidents are common. So common, in fact, that it is likely that everyone reading this blog has been involved in one, and if you have not, it is only a matter of time until you are involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, what is also extremely common are the traumatic brain injuries that result from accidents.
Why are they so common?
TBIs are so common because they can result from any jolt to the body or head.
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Property owners have certain duties under Wisconsin law to protect others from safety hazards. The landlord of an apartment complex has a responsibility to their tenants and all lawful guests to take reasonable steps to maintain their premises and comply with any applicable property codes.
In addition to maintaining the units in the apartment complex, landlords are typically responsible for lobbies, stairwells, pool areas, parking lots, gyms, terraces and other common areas.
Unfortunately, many apartment residents and guests suffer…
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We have all said the stray expletive in traffic. It is frustrating, boring, and dangerous. No one likes traffic. However, even driving without traffic can be hair raising, especially after a Packers game. And, you may have wondered to yourself whether Wisconsin has the worst drivers.
Does Wisconsin have the worst drivers?
Actually, no. Surprisingly, Wisconsin ranks right in the middle at 22. This means our roads are relatively safe compared with many other states, according to data from…
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A workplace injury can leave you facing significant hardship. While you struggle to recoup from the physical harm that you have experienced, the financial realities of your recovery can leave you in a predicament. Although worker’s compensation benefits might provide you with some relief, in order to successfully navigate the process, you’ll have to know how to handle some of its intricacies.
What is the independent medical examination?
When you seek worker’s compensation benefits, the insurance company will probably…
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You may be commuting to work on I-41 or dropping your kids off at Appleton West when suddenly, “Crash!” you are t-boned by another vehicle. The crash rattles you emotionally and you sustain physical injuries that will take quite a while to heal. You may wish to pursue a lawsuit in order to be compensated for your damages.
However, car crashes are not always straightforward. There are many factors at play, and sometimes both parties made mistakes. For example,…
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Sustaining an injury at work can bring your normal life to a complete stop. A serious injury that prevents you from working can cause you incredible stress over how you are going to pay your bills and take care of your loved ones.
Depending on the type and seriousness of your injury, you may also worry about being able to go back to work again. On top of everything, you are likely going to many medical appointments and watching…
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Car accidents hurt millions of American drivers and passengers every year. While most of the focus is on the physical trauma and the pain that affects the body, some people forget that car crashes always include emotional trauma as well.
All car accidents have some level of emotional trauma
Even a low-speed accident in Wisconsin, without any serious damage, causes a bit of emotional trauma — even if it is just the shock of the car accident itself or…
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