Earlier this month, the passengers and crew on an American Airlines flight bore firsthand witness to the dangers of e-cigarette malfunction. Once the plane landed in Chicago on Friday, January 4 th , an electronic cigarette battery overheated in a passenger’s carry-on bag, causing a small fire to break out. Because flight attendants are now well-trained in extinguishing battery fires, they were ...
It’s that time of the year. Winter weather driving. The snow may be pretty, but it can be dangerous during your morning and evening commutes. Snow, slush and icy roads cause out-of-the-ordinary challenges for drivers and are involved in nearly one in four weather-related vehicle crashes, according to the US Department of Transportation. These conditions can make it harder for drivers to see, slow ...
At Casey Law Offices, S.C., we focus exclusively on prosecuting injury claims to ensure negligent individuals and businesses are held responsible for irresponsible behavior resulting in injury so those harmed are fairly compensated. We represent Wisconsinites who have suffered a variety of injuries, including those related to car accidents due to irresponsible drivers. Legal Remedy an Option When ...
At Casey Law Offices, S.C., we focus exclusively on prosecuting injury claims to ensure negligent individuals and businesses are held accountable for irresponsible behavior resulting in injury, and so those impacted are fairly compensated. We represent Wisconsinites who have suffered a variety of injuries, including those related to sexual harassment. In our Multi-Part Series “Sexual Harassment at ...
As we head over the hills and through the woods to our relatives’ houses for Thanksgiving, please remember that the roads through the hills and woods are going to be congested with other travelers. In fact, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. It’s also one of the deadliest. According to reports from the National Safety Council, there are approximately 3,000 deaths each year ...
At Casey Law Offices, S.C., we focus exclusively on prosecuting injury claims to ensure negligent individuals and businesses are held responsible for irresponsible behavior resulting in injury, so those who are harmed are fairly compensated. We represent Wisconsinites who have suffered a variety of injuries, including those related to the national opioid crisis. In recent weeks, we published a ...
America is currently in the grips of a widespread opioid addiction crisis that is believed to have begun in the 90s but has spiked significantly in recent years. Based on 2015 statistics and information collected by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 33,000 Americans lose their lives each year due to an opioid ...
The popularity of fidget spinners – those small, hand-held twirling gizmos - exploded this summer, becoming a favorite toy among old and young alike. The spinners have taken over cubicles and classrooms due to the availability (they’re everywhere) and affordable price (most are less than $20). Plus, they are just a bit addictive. While some extol the gadget’s benefits – they help some kids with ...
It’s back-to-school time for many of our children. As parents, we are responsible for getting them ready for school – the proper immunizations, clothing, school supplies and backpacks to carry them in. While backpacks may seem as benign as pencil cases, they can be insidiously harmful to our youth if they are too heavy and/or not carried correctly. Each year, more than 13,000 youth in the U.S. are ...
People throughout Wisconsin seem pretty excited now that Foxconn, a Taiwanese company that supplies Apple and other tech corporations with electronic components, has announced it plans to invest $10 billion in the state’s southeast for a brand new facility. While the international company’s presence could bring thousands of new jobs to the state, it will certainly bring some new headaches in terms ...
The progress we have achieved as a society is due to the many outstanding individuals who have poured their time and energy into making our country a safer and better place. We are proud to share with our readers their stories and how they have made a difference in the lives of the people around them. Read more about these heroes in the latest issue of our newsletter You Should Know. Click here to ...
Forced arbitration clauses are included in many contracts. Such clauses are a cause for concern because arbitration often favors the businesses. Read more about the use of forced arbitrations and how many businesses are using them as a "get out of jail free" card when facing legal action by consumers and employees. Read the full article here :
Earlier this month, the passengers and crew on an American Airlines flight bore firsthand witness to the dangers of e-cigarette malfunction. Once the plane landed in Chicago on Friday, January 4 th , an electronic cigarette battery overheated in a passenger’s carry-on bag, causing a small fire to break out. Because flight attendants are now well-trained in extinguishing battery fires, they were ...