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• Michael Hupy Joins ABATE in Lobby Effort...
• We Continue to Find Ways to Support the MRF...
• Blue Knights Benefit Ride is Rejected by Community Board...
• Defense Wants Charges Dropped in Fatal Distracted Driver Crash...

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• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Pharmaceutical Class Actions
• Slip and Fall

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Motorcycle Accidents

• Resources for Bikers (Illinois, Wisconsin and Nationwide)
• Disabled Bikers Unite, Find Many New Modifications
• Is the Harley the official motorcycle of Wisconsin?
• Have you seen driver’s texting and driving?
• As a biker what are my rights during a traffic stop? | Wisconsin

Car Accidents

• Injured Biker, Daughter Receive Large Motorcycle Accident Settlement
• Primary seat belt law in Wisconsin. Where do you stand?
• New Insurance Rates in Wisconsin | Milwaukee Accident Attorneys
• Preventing Drunk Driving Starts With You! | WI Attorney

Pharmaceutical Class Actions

• Dangers of Trasylol Hidden by Bayer | Bad Drug Attorney WI IL
• Muscle Weakness, Numbness, Pain Caused by Denture Cream | Attorney WI

Wrongful Death

• Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Wisconsin

Slip and Fall

• When is the best time to contact an attorney after a slip and fall?

General

• Largest Police Brutality Settlement in Wisconsin History Approved
• New Scheme Targeting Search Engine Users Exposed
• Proposed $3 Million Settlement for Hupy & Abraham Client Would be Largest in City of Milwaukee History

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Contributing to the Community

Contributing to the Community

• Hupy & Abraham Receives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award
• Hupy & Abraham Employees Make $2100 Holiday Donation to Wisconsin Humane Society
• Hupy & Abraham is Major Sponsor of Center for Teaching Entreprenuership Celebration

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Library

Car Accidents

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | NHTSA
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• Drunk Driving Resources

Motorcycle Accidents

• Wisconsin DOT Rider Training Courses and Information

Pharmaceutical Class Actions

• This investigative report by 60 Minutes exposes Bayer for covering up pharmaceutical studies of the drug Trasylol, which could have saved over 1000 lives a month.
• Zinc Poisoning | Symptoms, Causes and Prognosis

Changes In Wisconsin Insurance Law

• Definition of Uninsured Motorist Coverage Changes Under New Liability Laws
• Reducing Clauses are Eliminated with New Insurance Laws
• Liability Insurance Limits Increase Starting January 1, 2010
• With Changes in Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Insurance Laws, Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage is Automatic
• Medical Payment Coverage Becomes Mandatory With New Insurance Laws

Resources for Bikers

• Midwest Police Training of Illinois
• Road Guardians
• Mobility Conquest Trikes | Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycles
• Disabled Riders of America
• Harley-Davidson

Resources for the Injured

• Hospitals- Wisconsin
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Mayoclinic.com
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)

Understanding Your Insurance Policy

• Should you choose a motorcycle policy or a motorcycle endorsement?

Insurance Company News

• How Does Tort Reform Affect Me?
• What is Tort Reform?
• This CNN report documents how insurance companies intentionally deny and delay claims to discourage people injured in accidents from filing claims.
• 10 Worst Insurance Companies in America- Is Yours One of Them?

I've Been in an Accident. What Should I Do?

• Has an insurance adjustor just informed you that you are 10 or 15 percent at fault just because you were involved in the accident? Don't get ripped off. There is no such law.
• If you have been involved in an accident, here are some steps you should take to protect yourself...and your legal rights.

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Library Categories:

• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Pharmaceutical Class Actions
• Changes In Wisconsin Insurance Law
• Resources for Bikers
• Resources for the Injured
• Contributing to the Community
• Understanding Your Insurance Policy
• Insurance Company News
• I've Been in an Accident. What Should I Do?

Car Accidents:

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | NHTSA   
  Description: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collects data on accidents nationwide. The NHTSA then compiles this data and gives recommendations on preventing the common causes of accidents. If you have been injured in an auto, truck or motorcycle accident please contact an experienced attorney at Hupy & Abraham for your free consultation. We are dedicated to protecting the rights of injured bikers. Please call today; our lines are open 24 hours a day. 1.800.800.5678
• Drunk Driving Resources   
  Description: Drunk driving is an issue nationwide. Unfortunately Wisconsin and Illinois have some of the highest rates of drunk driving fatalities. Please use this page to learn more about driving under the influence and what you can do to prevent drunk driving. If you have been injured in a truck, car or motorcycle accident please contact the attorneys at Hupy & Abraham today for your free consultation.
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation   
  Description: The website run by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is useful for any Wisconsin resident. Please use this page as a basic guide to the site as it relates to auto, motorcycle and pedestrian safety. At Hupy & Abraham we want to keep you safe and help you heal when you have been hurt. If you have been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident please contact your Wisconsin injury attorney at Hupy & Abraham today for your free consultation.

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Motorcycle Accidents:

• Wisconsin DOT Rider Training Courses and Information   
  Description: This article contains information on rider safety courses available in Wisconsin. Courses are offered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. In addition to course information links to motorcycle schools and motorcycle hazards will be listed. The attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that this information will help inform you as a biker and lead to fewer motorcycle accidents in Wisconsin.

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Pharmaceutical Class Actions:

• This investigative report by 60 Minutes exposes Bayer for covering up pharmaceutical studies of the drug Trasylol, which could have saved over 1000 lives a month.   
  Description: This investigative report by 60 Minutes exposes Bayer for covering up pharmaceutical studies of the drug Trasylol, which could have saved over 1000 lives a month. The law firm of Hupy & Abraham is currently investigating Trasylol cases.
• Zinc Poisoning | Symptoms, Causes and Prognosis   
  Description: Zinc poisoning is a potentially fatal type of heavy metal poisoning. Zinc is found in many common household items such as denture cream, dyes and paint. If you believe that you have been affected by zinc poisoning seek medical attention and contact your Wisconsin and Illinois pharmaceutical class action attorneys a Hupy & Abraham today.

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Changes In Wisconsin Insurance Law:

• Definition of Uninsured Motorist Coverage Changes Under New Liability Laws   
  Description: Under the Wisconsin Liability Law Changes, actual contact between two or more vehicles is no longer required in order to recover under an uninsured motorist claim.
• Reducing Clauses are Eliminated with New Insurance Laws   
  Description: The 2009 changes in Wisconsin insurance law changes the definition of underinsured coverage in motor vehicle policies by eliminating reducing clauses.
• Medical Payment Coverage Becomes Mandatory With New Insurance Laws   
  Description: Wisconsin auto insurance policies issued after November 1, 2009 must include a minimum of $10,000 in medical payment coverage.
• With Changes in Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Insurance Laws, Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage is Automatic   
  Description: For all Wisconsin motor vehicle policies issued or renewed after November 1, 2009, uninsured and underinsured coverage is mandated, and the minimum amount that can be sold is $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident.
• Liability Insurance Limits Increase Starting January 1, 2010   
  Description: On January 1, 2010, the minimum car and motorcycle liability limits in Wisconsin will increase to $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident.

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Resources for Bikers:

• Midwest Police Training of Illinois   
  Description: The Midwest Police Motorcycle Training Program of Illinois offers motorcyclists from beginners to advanced an opportunity to increase their riding proficiency. The courses are based on accident reconstruction information and center around motorcycle safety. The attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that you read on to learn more about Midwest Police Training of Illinois.
• Road Guardians   
  Description: The Road Guardians are a nonprofit organization that works to promote lifelong learning for bikers. This lifelong learning is facilitated through safety resources for bikers. Safety resources in Wisconsin and include ABATE of Wisconsin and Wisconsin DOT’s Rider Education program. Read on to learn more about the Road Guardians and all they have to offer the biker community.
• Mobility Conquest Trikes | Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycles   
  Description: Wheel-chair bound bikers have for the most part been limited to riding along with a friend. However, a souped-up BMW motorcycle can now take disabled riders, and their wheel chairs, for a ride. The Mobility Conquest trike is set to hit the United States soon. With showrooms in Illinois, Wisconsin and beyond thousands of injured bikers will get the chance to once again hit the open road.
• Disabled Riders of America   
  Description: Being a disabled biker can make you feel like you are alone, perhaps unable to enjoy the open road the way you used to. Disabled Riders of America strives to unite disabled bikers from across the country. This page will help you navigate their website and learn more about the opportunities available to disabled bikers.
• Harley-Davidson   
  Description: Harley-Davidson is not just a motorcycle, it’s an American legend. Use this page to learn more about the history of the company along with current initiatives and charity events. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or you need an advocate for your rights as a biker please contact an attorney at Hupy & Abraham today for your free consolation. With locations across Wisconsin, including Madison and Milwaukee, we are here where you need us when you need us.

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Resources for the Injured:

• Hospitals- Wisconsin   
  Description: This page contains a list of hospitals in Wisconsin. The list will be updated periodically in order to ensure that we have the most complete record possible. The attorneys and staff at Hupy & Abraham hope that you find the information you need on our site. If you require more information or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us through our site or by calling our toll free number 24 hours a day. 1.800.800.5678
• Spinal Cord Injury   
  Description: kA spinal cord injury can change your life dramatically. Researchers are getting closer to finding a way to repair damage to the spinal cord. For now therapies and assistive devices allow those with spinal cord injuries to lead full, productive lives. Please read on if you would like to learn more about the causes, complications and treatments of a spinal cord injury. At Hupy & Abraham our attorneys and staff want to ensure that you have current information that applies to you, as an accident victim.
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)   
  Description: Traumatic brain injury is caused by any sudden blow to the head. Car and motorcycle accidents are examples along with falls, gunshot wounds, objects hitting the head and explosive blasts. Read more about traumatic brain injuries along with the treatment and prevention of this serious injury. If you have been injured in a car or motorcycle accident please call your experienced Milwaukee, Wisconsin accident attorney at Hupy & Abraham today for your free consultation. 800.800.5678
• Mayoclinic.com   
  Description: The Mayo Clinic’s website, mayoclinic.com, has information on almost every injury, medical condition and disease. They offer information on symptoms, treatments and preventative measures. If you have been injured in a motorcycle wreck or have been harmed by a medication you do have the right to sue for damages. Please contact our experienced team of attorneys at Hupy & Abraham today for your free consultation. With a 24 hour phone line and offices in Milwaukee, Madison and Appleton, Wisconsin we are here when you need us, where you need us.
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)   
  Description: The website for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Wisconsin DMV are helpful sites for drivers and bikers alike. Along with current news WisDOT is a great place to learn more about roadway safety and construction zones. If you have been injured in an auto accident please contact the experienced attorneys at Hupy & Abraham today for your free consultation.

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Contributing to the Community:

• Hupy & Abraham Receives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award   
  Description: The Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP presented the law firm of Hupy & Abraham with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for the firm's commitment to civil rights work on January 18, 2010.
• Hupy & Abraham Employees Make $2100 Holiday Donation to Wisconsin Humane Society   
  Description: The Employees of Hupy & Abraham made a $2100 donation to the Wisconsin Humane Society in the name of the firm's partners as a 2009 holiday gift.
• Hupy & Abraham is Major Sponsor of Center for Teaching Entreprenuership Celebration   
  Description: Hupy & Abraham was a major sponsor of the 2009 Center for Teaching Entrepreuership Harvest of Hope Celebration. The event raised over $15,000 for the organization.
• Hupy & Abraham Helps Provide Christmas Toys to 2000 Area Youth   
  Description: The personal injury law firm of Hupy & Abraham was a pround sponsor of the "Love in Action" toy giveaway, where 2000 Milwaukee youth recieved Christmas toys.
• Hupy & Abraham and Hupy Family Donate Defibrillators to Milwaukee Police Department   
  Description: Hupy & Abraham and the Hupy Family donated a total of 5 defibrillators to the Milwaukee Police Department for use in squad cars on December 22, 2009.

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Understanding Your Insurance Policy:

• Should you choose a motorcycle policy or a motorcycle endorsement?   
  Description: Purchasing motorcycle insurance may be a simple choice. This article provides information about the pros and cons of purchasing a separate motorcycle insurance policy, or simply adding motorcycle insurance to your existing automobile insurance policy.

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Insurance Company News:

• What is Tort Reform?   
  Description: Definition of Tort Reform and its History.
• How Does Tort Reform Affect Me?   
  Description: Insurance companies have mastered the art of putting profits before people...
• This CNN report documents how insurance companies intentionally deny and delay claims to discourage people injured in accidents from filing claims.   
  Description: CNN report documenting how insurance companies intentionally deny and delay claims to discourage people injured in accidents from filing claims. Hupy & Abraham, S.C. has a long track record of taking on these companies. Here are a few examples...
• 10 Worst Insurance Companies in America- Is Yours One of Them?   
  Description: Looking for a new insurance company? Unhappy with your current company? This report, authored by the American Association for Justice lists to 10 worst insurance companies in America, detailing their bad acts. Top of the list... Allstate Insurance, which according to the report instructs its claims adjustors to deny claims, delay payment, and defend paying fair value on claims at all cost, sometimes including lying to the injured claimant. The law firm of Hupy & Abraham gladly accepts cases against all the companies on the list, as well as any other insurance company.

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I've Been in an Accident. What Should I Do?:

• If you have been involved in an accident, here are some steps you should take to protect yourself...and your legal rights.   
  Description: If you have been involved in an accident, here are the steps you should take to protect yourself...and your legal rights.
• Has an insurance adjustor just informed you that you are 10 or 15 percent at fault just because you were involved in the accident? Don't get ripped off. There is no such law.   
  Description: Has an insurance adjustor just informed you that you are 10 or 15 percent at fault just because you were involved in the accident? Don't get ripped off. There is no such law. The lawyers at Hupy & Abraham routinely fight insurance companies on this issue... and win.

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