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A Wisconsin dog bite can be costly and have long-lasting effects

A dog bite is a serious issue and can lead to medical difficulties or even death. This spring, a young Wisconsin boy suffered a dog bite which led to horrible injuries. In a separate incident, a couple was walking on a trail when they were attacked by a dog. Both the man and woman were injured in the attack. In the case of the young boy, he suffered serious injuries that led to missed school and required medical care.

Wisconsin officials warn that dog bites could become more common when the weather gets warmer and more people and animals are outside. The young boy was playing in the backyard when he attacked and bitten through his cheek. The wound required several stitches. This dog was later surrendered to the Humane Society where it was put down in order to test for rabies.

Wisconsin man faces homicide charges after a fatal car accident

A Wisconsin man is facing homicide charges after a fatal accident. An investigation has revealed that the man was driving 24 miles per hour above the posted speed limit when the car accident took place. The man will officially face felony homicide charges for the negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

 

The Wisconsin man could face up to five years in prison if he is convicted of these charges. The investigation into the accident revealed that the excessive speeds were the main contributor to the crash. It was determined that the accident might not have happened at all if he had not been speeding. Police originally thought that perhaps the driver that was killed did not originally stop at the stop sign, but the accident reconstruction showed that he was following all traffic laws at time that he was killed.

Possible wrongful death of Madison man killed by tow truck

In a possible wrongful death case, a Wisconsin man was killed after being struck by a tow truck. He was injured at the scene of the accident, which he initially survived, but unfortunately later succumbed to his injuries. The man was riding a bicycle when he was hit. The accident is still under investigation but circumstances could possibly allow a wrongful death suit against the driver of the tow truck.

When police responded to the emergency call for the accident, they found the bike rider seriously injured. Emergency personnel soon transported him to an area medical center in an effort to save his life. He arrived at the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and he later died from the severe trauma that he suffered in the collision.

Animal attack leaves pit bull marked as vicious

In Wausau, Wisconsin, a young girl recently suffered an animal attack from a pit bull. The girl was taken to the hospital with injuries, but none appear to be traumatic. The pit bull was given the label "vicious" by the police. The dog was taken to the Humane Society after the animal attack for bite quarantine but will be released back to the owner.

According to Wisconsin police, the girl was approaching the dog when she was attacked. She was warned by another child that she was getting too close, but it was too late for her to avoid the dog's actions. There was no indication where the owners were at the time or if they knew their dog was violent. The police will not force the owners to have their animal put down, but they could opt to do that if they decide not to obey the regulations that come with the dog being labeled as vicious.

A Wisconsin man is convicted of homicide after car accident

A Wisconsin man was recently convicted of homicide charges stemming from a fatal accident. Specifically, he is guilty of "homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle" and "causing bodily harm" while operating a vehicle. The car accident resulted in the death of one teenage girl and two others being severely injured.

The accident occurred after the Wisconsin driver lost control of the vehicle while driving at speeds well above 100 miles per hour. The three girls that were in his car at the time were all in the backseat and were thrown from the vehicle during the crash. The convicted driver pleaded no contest to the charges filed against him.

Wrongful death trial underway for death of Michael Jackson

The doctor that treated Michael Jackson in the months leading up to his death is on trial for wrongful death. Wisconsin readers will note he has already been convicted of involuntary manslaughter, and the wrongful death trial in civil court is based on his inability to treat the pop icon. The doctor on trial is a cardiologist, a strange choice considering that Michael Jackson had no heart problems.

Witnesses claim that the doctor was a bad choice for a health care provider for the pop star's final tour. Readers in Wisconsin may know that the doctor has no experience treating any of the substance abuse or sleep problems from which the singer reportedly suffered. His lack of experience in these areas is a main focus in the wrongful death trial.

Truck loses cargo resulting in car accident with severe injuries

In Barron County, Wisconsin, a woman has suffered serious injuries after a strange car accident. According to police, the car accident occurred when the woman's vehicle was struck by a piece of metal that came loose from a semi truck. The semi was headed west at the time of the accident but there is no word where the car was in proximity to the truck.

The piece of metal flew off the truck and then hit the windshield of the car. It broke the glass before striking the driver. The car accident ended with the car swerving into a swampy embankment off the side of the road in Barron County, Wisconsin.

New bill aims to decrease doctors' liability and personal injury

A new bill in the Wisconsin legislature could potentially change the way that doctors communicate with their patients. It is designed to decrease personal injury claims. This could change exactly how doctors inform their patients about their treatment options and what their choices are in their personal medical treatment.

Wisconsin has an informed consent law that requires doctors to tell their patients what they think they need to know, up to a reasonable point. This new legislation would inverse this, and doctors would now be required to tell patients the most advantageous treatment, and also any other option and opinion that is known. The hope is that by giving the patient this information, it could reduce the doctor's liability for personal injury should something go wrong.

New bill aims to decrease doctors' liability and personal injury

A new bill in the Wisconsin legislature could potentially change the way that doctors communicate with their patients. It is designed to decrease personal injury claims. This could change exactly how doctors inform their patients about their treatment options and what their choices are in their personal medical treatment.

Wisconsin has an informed consent law that requires doctors to tell their patients what they think they need to know, up to a reasonable point. This new legislation would inverse this, and doctors would now be required to tell patients the most advantageous treatment, and also any other option and opinion that is known. The hope is that by giving the patient this information, it could reduce the doctor's liability for personal injury should something go wrong.

Wisconsin woman and passenger injured in car accident

A car accident involving a semi-truck and a car resulted in a Gays Mills, Wisconsin woman and her daughter being hospitalized. The car accident was a result of a semi-truck running a stop sign and hitting the car at an intersection. The driver and her daughter suffered injuries as a result of the collision, but fortunately none were life-threatening.

The semi-truck, which was apparently hauling cars at the time, struck the smaller car and caused it to spin out of control. According to police, the car accident completely dismantled the passenger side of the small vehicle. After impact, the car came to rest in a ditch facing the wrong direction, indicating, of the severity of the impact between the two vehicles.

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