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Madison is a beautiful city and one that is made for walking and biking. However, there are also roadways where bicyclists and pedestrians have to compete with cars.

Mopeds are a convenient way to run errands and travel shorter distances. But operators and passengers of both mopeds and motorcycles are also much more vulnerable to injury.

For me, when I think of surveillance, I think of the movies. The image that comes to mind is a couple of guys with can headphones listening in on phone conversations while sitting in the back of a nondescript van.

When someone is injured in an accident, they typically need medical treatment. There is a common misconception that the at fault driver’s insurance company will pay your medical bills on an on-going basis.

At Atterbury, Kammer & Haag, S.C., we understand how an injury interrupts every aspect of your life. We know that many injured people carry chronic pain. No one wants to be called a whiner or a complainer and many chronically injured people just solider on.

Most commercial drivers are careful. However, not all drivers have the same high commitment to safety. This may be due to individual negligence or pressure put on the driver from the company to meet time quotas.

One common defense tactic in defending a claim for personal injuries is to allege that the injured person’s continuing problems are not from the collision but rather result from a preexisting condition.

We have often heard from members of the community that if someone is involved in a car accident that person is partially responsible “just for being there.” This popular comment is not based upon the law.

The insurance company has refused to make a reasonable offer of settlement on your injury claim. We have filed suit on your behalf. We have sued the responsible people and their insurance companies with a document called a Summons and Complaint.

Pain is a warning signal intended to protect you from harm. It is part of your instinctual mechanism of survival. Pain causes a reflex withdrawal which is directed by the nervous system.