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How to reduce the risk of accidents with tractor trailers

Posted on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 12:58 am    

One danger of driving along county roads is the chance of an accident with a tractor trailer. These large vehicles pose significant risks because of their weight and size. 

Drivers can reduce the risk of an accident with a tractor trailer by taking a number of precautions. These precautions include slowing down near tractor trailers, not passing tractor trailers on narrow roads, and keeping a safe distance away from tractor trailers. 

If you or anyone you know has been injured in an accident with a tractor trailer, contact the Madison tractor accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874. 

The difference between disability and hospital indemnity insurance

Posted on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 6:15 am    

When people are injured, they may have the opportunity to receive disability insurance. This type of insurance pays an injured workers about 50 to 60 percent of their income on a tax-free basis. 

The amount and length of payment typically depend on the insurance policy. Some people with disability insurance may also have hospital indemnity insurance.

This type of insurance gives a patient payments while the patient is in the hospital. The payments may be used for hospital expenses or other expenses the patient might incur.

If you or anyone you know has not received proper insurance payments, contact the Madison insurance bad faith lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874. 

The risk of undergoing plastic surgery

Posted on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 11:53 pm    

Plastic surgery is a medical procedure associated with body modification and reconstructive surgery. It is performed on people who have structural or other types of visible damage, which often results from some type of injury. 

Because of the sensitive nature of the procedure, any surgical errors can lead to serious damage to the face or other body part. In some cases, the damage can be permanent and costly to the patient. 

If you or anyone you know has been a victime of plastic surgery malpractice, contact the Madison medical malpractice lawyer of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874.

Woman and children involved in hit-and-run accident

Posted on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 5:31 am    

A woman driving with her two children was hit Friday night in an apparent hit-and-run. According to the Madison police reports, the accident occurred at the intersection of Sycamore Avenue and Walsh Road. 

The other car struck the front of the woman's car, and then sped away. A little while later, the other driver returned to the scene of the accident and was arrested by police. 

If you or anyone you know has been involved in a hit-and-run accident, contact the Madison car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874. 

The danger of car seat defects

Posted on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 5:48 am    

The seats in many cars are not designed to protect babies and small children. For that reason, many parents get car seats for their children. While most car seats reduce the risk of injury in car accidents, they can sometimes fail to work properly and lead to serious injury to children. 

When car seats fail to work properly, the car seat manufacturer or related company could be liable for damages. Determining whether an injury was due to a defective car seat, however, requires expertise, investigation, and extensive evaluation.

If your child has been injured in a car accident, contact the Madison car seat injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874. 

Dodge pickup slides on ice, hits guard rail

Posted on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 12:57 am    

A Dodge pickup hit an icy bridge on Interstate 29, leading to an accident that injured three women. According to police reports, the vehicle slid on the ice and hit two guard rails. 

As a result of the accident, the front of the pickup was damaged, and the the driver and two passengers were seriously injured. When medical officials arrived, the three were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. 

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a pickup accident, contact the Madison motor vehicle accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874. 

Then dangers of household cleaning products

Posted on Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 4:36 am    

While families often assume that their homes are safe places, they are exposed to risks of injury due to household cleaning products. These products are made up of a large number of chemicals that can cause serious injury.

Injury from cleaning products are usually the result of extended exposure or ingestion. To avoid such exposure, individuals should take special care when handling products like ammonia, phenol, bleach, and hydrochloric acid. 

If you have been exposed to these chemicals and have sustained serious injuries, contact the Madison products liability lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874. 

The basics of toxic torts

Posted on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 6:11 am    

Toxic torts are personal injury lawsuits for people who have been exposed to dangerous chmicals. These lawsuits often involve workplace injuries resulting from exposure to industrial toxins like asbestos.

Toxic torts can be brought against the party that is reponsible for releasing the chemicals or the company that created the chemicals. For instance, if an industrial plant releases toxic chemicals in the air, then the people working at the plant or living near the plant may have cause to file a toxic tort lawsuit.

If you have been exposed to toxic chemicals and sustained injuries or sickness from the exposure, contact the Madison toxic tort attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 608-255-6663.

How to keep yourself while driving in icy conditions

Posted on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 at 12:05 am    

As the temperature begins to drop, driver should be prepared for icier conditions. Icy roads often cause cars to swerve more often, which can result in more accidents. 

One way to improve your safety on icy roads is to take some precautions. The best option is to avoid driving whenever it is possible. 

If you need to drive to places like work or school, then you can reduce your chances of an accident by driving slowly on the icy roads. Also, if you are in heavy traffic, apply your breaks slowly because breaks tend to give out more often in icy weather. 

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident due to icy conditions, contact the Madison personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, 800-242-2874.

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