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The Aftermath of an Accident Nobody likes to think about being involved in a car accident, but they happen more often than we’d like. If you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation, it is essential to know the steps to take immediately after a car accident to ensure your safety and protect your legal rights. […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its projections for traffic fatalities in 2022, estimating that 31,785 people died in traffic crashes in the first nine months of the year. While this was a slight decrease from the number of fatalities from car accidents in 2021, it is still too high. With the effects of […]
Wisconsin residents who get their cellphone service through T-Mobile are currently facing a high risk of identity theft. T-Mobile disclosed this week that 37 million of its customers had their private information compromised by a hacker or hackers who were accessing the data from November 25, 2022 through January 5, 2023. This is reported to […]
PORTAGE COUNTY, Wis. (WAOW) — Groups from across Portage County are uniting ahead of the winter to make sure area veterans get the resources they need. It can often be difficult to ask for help, especially for veterans who are re-integrating into civilian life. But one father is willing to go the extra mile, making sure […]
We have much to be proud of and celebrate at LawtonCates. Not only have our attorneys been recognized for their professional achievements, but we also have a new team member. Selection to Super Lawyers Attorneys Terrence M. Polich and Dixon R. Gahnz have been chosen to the 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list. Receiving this honor requires going through a multiphase […]
On Saturday, August 20th, the family of Jason Simcakoski, a veteran of the United States Marines and Stevens Point native who tragically lost his life in 2014, hosted the fourth annual Simmy Golf Tournament at Glacier Wood Golf Club. Both singles and foursomes were encouraged to participate in the event, which began at 8 am […]
A recent series of serious car accidents in our area illustrates the fact that traffic accidents, fatalities, and injuries are an increasing problem everywhere. Most recently in Madison, a 72-year-old bicyclist was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. Traffic fatalities are up substantially in Dane County. In 2021, there was a […]
Recently, WMTV interviewed Attorney Terry Polich about bicycle crashes in Madison. As an experienced personal injury attorney, Mr. Polich has seen his fair share of these. According to Attorney Polich, “dooring” is among the most common bike accidents in the area. These are “incidents where someone is going past a car and the person in the car […]
If you’re looking for a personal injury lawyer, you have likely heard the term “free consultation” over and over again. And while not having to pay anything is great, no one wants to waste time. Knowing how to talk to lawyers can help you make the most out of your free consultation. It can also help […]
The dealer is telling me they can’t fix my car because of the chip shortage. Am I still covered under the lemon law? By now we’ve all heard about the computer chip shortage and staffing problems brought on by supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer behavior resulting from The Dealer is Telling Me They […]