Wisconsin winters are brutal, and nowhere is this more true than the road conditions in February. Many lives are lost and many more people are injured on snowy and icy roads. What makes many of these crashes so frustrating is that so many of them are not truly accidents. They …

Meconium aspiration syndrome, or MAS, occurs when a newborn inhales meconium-stained amniotic fluid before or during delivery. While many infants recover with appropriate respiratory support, severe cases can interfere with oxygen exchange and place the brain at risk. The central issue is not simply the presence of meconium. It is …

Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that affects movement, muscle tone, posture, and coordination. While some children are diagnosed later in early childhood, early signs of cerebral palsy can often be observed during the first year of life. Recognizing these signs may help families seek early medical evaluation, begin supportive …

Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a new bill that would fully legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use. The proposal has generated a lot of buzz, especially in Milwaukee, where advocates have long argued that marijuana enforcement falls hardest on Black and brown communities. But the unfortunate reality is that …

The Haggard Law Firm Secures Major Result in Catastrophic Injury Case The Haggard Law Firm, led by crime victim attorneys Kimberly Wald and Michael Haggard, along with co-counsel Michael Woodard of Morgan & Morgan, have obtained a $31 Million settlement in a negligent security case arising from a shooting at …

One of the most difficult aspects of a personal injury case is the feeling of isolation. You are the one in pain. You are the one missing work. It often feels like the rest of the world is moving on while you are stuck fighting for your recovery. However, the …

No one wakes up in the morning expecting to be the plaintiff in a lawsuit. Our clients are everyday people—nurses, construction workers, teachers, and parents—who were simply going about their lives when tragedy struck. Suddenly, an “ordinary” life is thrown into chaos by a catastrophic injury. The author C.S. Lewis …

In a world of instant gratification, the legal system can feel excruciatingly slow. Clients often ask, “Why is the insurance company taking so long?” or “Why hasn’t my case settled yet?” The reality is that personal injury law is a process of accumulation—accumulating medical records, accumulating witness statements, and accumulating …

After a car crash or a workplace accident, there are often two stories: the truth, and the version the insurance company wants to believe. They might argue that you were partially at fault, or that your injuries “aren’t that bad.” They might try to hide internal emails or delete surveillance …

The moments immediately following an accident are often a blur of confusion, pain, and vulnerability. While you are recovering in a hospital or at home, the insurance company for the at-fault party is already hard at work. They have teams of adjusters, investigators, and defense attorneys whose primary goal is …

Maegan Bridwell, Kimberly Wald, and Michael Haggard of The Haggard Law Firm secured a $4.25 Million settlement in a highly contested Florida pedestrian auto car case that underscores a critical principle of personal injury law: a person who causes a car crash is responsible if the injured person is hurt …

After a serious accident, it is common to feel like you have lost a part of yourself. One moment you are a busy professional, a parent, or an athlete; the next, you are a patient in a hospital bed, defined by your injuries. The insurance system can make this feeling …