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Car Accidents

• Arrive alive! Don’t text and drive! Focus on the road Milwaukee!
• Is your insurance coverage high enough for the new Wisconsin law?

Motorcycle Accidents

• Motorcycle Awareness Saves Lives! Are you doing your part Illinois?
• Was Illinois Driver Adequately Punished for Deadly Motorcycle Accident?

Wrongful Death

• Your Wrongful Death Suit- A Hard Decision
• Wrongful Death Lawsuit- What does this mean in Wisconsin?

Pharmaceutical Class Actions

• More Prescription Diet Drug Warnings. Have you been harmed?
• Do you have an IVF filter? Are you worried about your health?

Slip and Fall

• A slip and fall accident- Will it happen to you?
• Wisconsin- Are we more likely to be injured in a slip and fall accident here?

General

• Largest Police Brutality Settlement in Wisconsin History Approved
• New Scheme Targeting Search Engine Users Exposed

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Contributing to the Community

Contributing to the Community

• Firm Sponsors 2010 Feeding America Grateful Plate Fundraiser
• Hupy & Abraham Donates $1500 to Family House, Inc.
• Hupy and Abraham Sponsors Milwaukee Ballet Gala Dinner

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Library

Car Accidents

• Operation Teen Safe Driver (OTSD) of Illinois
• DriveSoberIllinois.org
• The American Psychological Association- PTSD and Auto Accidents
• The Cost of a DUI/OWI in Wisconsin and Illinois
• DriveFriendly.org- Preventing Accidents Caused by Aggressive Driving

Motorcycle Accidents

• Wisconsin DOT Rider Training Courses and Information

Wrongful Death

• Types of Wrongful Death Cases In Wisconsin and Illinois

Pharmaceutical Class Actions

• The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and the Use of IVF Filters
• The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufactures of America (PhRMA)
• Fosamax- Uses and Potential Dangers
• Alli

Slip and Fall

• Common Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries

Changes In Wisconsin Insurance Law

• Wis DOT- Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements in Wisconsin
• 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

Resources for Bikers

• Start Seeing Motorcycles
• National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators
• The Hurt Report
• Midwest Police Training of Illinois
• Road Guardians

Resources for the Injured

• Common Injuries Sustained During an Auto Accident
• Common Injuries Sustained During A Motorcycle Accident
• Hospitals- Wisconsin
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Understanding Your Insurance Policy

• 12 Tips for Saving Money on Auto Insurance
• What is Subrogation?
• 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.

General

• Safercar.gov- Crash prevention and auto safety information
• Hupy Vacation with Southwest Airlines and Elm Grove Travel

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Wondering what you should do after your accident or injury? Read our articles below.

What are the right steps to take after a serious slip and fall or car accident? What is a wrongful death case and what is involved in a pharmaceutical class action lawsuit? Read our library of articles to find the information you are looking for. We represent clients in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Library Categories:

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

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Car Accidents:

• Operation Teen Safe Driver (OTSD) of Illinois   
  Description: Teen drivers have always been perceived as a threat on the nation’s roadways. Now, with nearly every teen carrying a phone and using it at every opportunity, teen drivers have become an even greater threat on the roads of Wisconsin and Illinois. Operation Teen Safe Driver is working to educate teens and help them make the right choices when driving. Please read on to learn more about OTSD and how they may help you and your family prevent a serious accident.
• DriveSoberIllinois.org   
  Description: Drive SoberIllinois.org is a non-profit organization that is working to lower the number of deaths and injuries caused by drunk drivers. In recent years Illinois has lowered its total number of fatal DUI accidents. However, the non-profit is concerned that the numbers have plateaued and that too many are still getting behind the wheel after drinking. Please read on to read more about what this organization and agencies across Illinois are doing to prevent drunk driving.
• The American Psychological Association- PTSD and Auto Accidents   
  Description: The American Psychological Association published the first book that deals specifically with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by auto accidents. In this article we will be looking at the ways PTSD affects between 10 and 45 percent of the three million people involved in auto accidents each year.
• The Cost of a DUI/OWI in Wisconsin and Illinois   
  Description: Though there are many reasons why drinking and driving is a bad idea the costs associated with a DUI, OWI or DWI are sobering. MSN Money estimates that the average cost of a drunk driving charge is $10,000. Please read on to learn more about the costs of a DUI and the number of drunk driving accidents each year in Wisconsin and Illinois.
• DriveFriendly.org- Preventing Accidents Caused by Aggressive Driving   
  Description: DriveFriendly.org is a site dedicated to providing both information and prevention tips to drivers nationwide. In Wisconsin we are too are plagued by aggressive drivers. Please read on to learn more about how we can work together to decrease the incidence of aggressive, and thereby dangerous, driving.

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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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Wrongful Death:

• Types of Wrongful Death Cases In Wisconsin and Illinois   
  Description: A wrongful death case can cover nearly any death that is caused by the action or inaction of another. If someone is killed because of the negligence of another chances are the death can be deemed "wrongful" in a court of law. Though this is a general definition the laws in Illinois and Wisconsin are the same; if a person's negligence caused a death then the family of the deceased has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Please read on to learn more about the different types of wrongful death cases.

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Pharmaceutical Class Actions:

• The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)   
  Description: The New England Journal of Medicine is seen as one of the best medical research and information sources available. Established in 1811, it is the oldest continuously published medical periodical. In this article we will be looking at the NEJM as a whole and particularly as it relates to research on the safety of medical devices and prescription drugs.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and the Use of IVF Filters   
  Description: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot disorder that causes clots to form in one or more of the deep veins in the body, most often the legs. This serious condition is sometimes treated with an IVF filter, meant to break up the clot before it reaches the lungs. Please read on to learn more about DVT and the use of IVF filters as a prevention tool.
• The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufactures of America (PhRMA)   
  Description: Pharma.org is the website for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing of America (PhRMA). The organization works to advocate for the pharmaceutical industry and encourage the discovery of new medicines.
• Fosamax- Uses and Potential Dangers   
  Description: Fosamax is a prescription drug that is prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis. However, for over two years complaints have surfaced that the drug has injured and disfigured hundreds. Fosamax has been shown to increase the user’s risk of a rare but serious syndrome that causes the jaw bone to decay. If you live in Wisconsin or Illinois please contact your pharmaceutical class action attorney at Hupy & Abraham today for your free consultation.
• Alli   
  Description: Alli has been on the market for three years. The product, which contains orlistat, has been marketed as a diet pill that inhibits the body from absorbing fat in meals. However, in 2009 the FDA issued a warning and began reviewing the safety of the over the counter drug. Serious liver injury and even liver failure have been seen in people taking the drug. Please read on to learn more about Alli and its possible connection with liver injury and illness.

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Slip and Fall:

• Common Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries   
  Description: Though slip and fall injuries occur across the country cold weather states such as Wisconsin and Illinois rack up thousands of injuries from slips and falls each year. Please read on to learn more about some of the common injuries associated with trips, slips and falls. If you have been injured during a slip and fall accident our attorneys recommend that you seek medical attention immediately in order to rule out any serious or debilitating injuries.

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Changes In Wisconsin Insurance Law:

• Wis DOT- Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements in Wisconsin   
  Description: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is a great resource for all things auto related. In this article we will be looking at the information they offer on the new car insurance law in Wisconsin. Please read to learn more about the minimum policy requirements and fines for non-compliance.
• 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.

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Resources for Bikers:

• Start Seeing Motorcycles   
  Description: Start Seeing Motorcycles is a not for profit organization that works to make motorists more aware of the ever-growing motorcycle population in Illinois. In addition, they highlight the Illinois DOT and their motorcycle training courses. Please read on to learn more about StartSeeingMotorcycles.org and how you can work to prevent motorcycle accidents across Illinois.
• National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators   
  Description: The National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators is an organization dedicated to increasing motorcycle awareness and safety. In this article we will be taking a look at SMSA and how they help keep bikers safe nationwide.
• The Hurt Report   
  Description: The Hurt Report was initiated by the Department of Transportation and published in 1981. The study looked at motorcycle safety and the causes of motorcycle crashes nationwide. Though the report is not current, it does give us good idea as to the cause of motorcycle accidents and how we can work together to prevent them.
• 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.

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Resources for the Injured:

• Common Injuries Sustained During an Auto Accident   
  Description: Traffic accidents, including car, truck and motorcycle crashes are a major problem on the roads of Milwaukee and across the nation. Though the initial impact is frightening the lasting effects of the accident can harm a victim both physically and mentally.
• Common Injuries Sustained During A Motorcycle Accident   
  Description: Motorcyclists have to practice the art of defensive driving every time they hit the road. Unfortunately, even the most seasoned biker can be injured when a driver does not do the same. Cars and trucks often cause accidents with motorcycles when they fail to look for bikes. This page discusses some of the more common injuries caused during a an accident. Concussions, brain damage and broken bones are among the most common motorcycle accident injuries reported in Wisconsin.
• 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: A 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

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Contributing to the Community:

• Hupy & Abraham Donates $1500 to Family House, Inc.   
  Description: Hupy & Abraham proudly donated $1500 to Family House, Milwaukee to help fund community support programs.
• Firm Sponsors 2010 Feeding America Grateful Plate Fundraiser   
  Description: Hupy & Abraham was a sponsor of the 2010 Grateful Plate, held Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Hupy and Abraham Sponsors 2010 Wisconsin State Bar Convention   
  Description: Again in 2010, Hupy and Abraham was a sponsor of the Wisconsin State Bar Convention.
• Hupy and Abraham Sponsors Milwaukee Ballet Gala Dinner   
  Description: On May 13, 2010, Hupy & Abraham sponsored the Gala Dinner for the world premier production of Michael Pink's Peter Pan at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee.
• Maxine and Rex Hupy Help Raise Over $850,000 in 30 Hours   
  Description: In March 2010, Maxine and Rex Hupy participated in the 35th annual Dance Marathon, helping Northwestern University raise over $850,000 to provide support for homeless youth.

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Understanding Your Insurance Policy:

• 12 Tips for Saving Money on Auto Insurance   
  Description: For the majority of vehicle owners having current car insurance is a given. However, even those with the correct insurance may be paying too much for their coverage. How do you know if you are paying too much for your auto insurance in Illinois or Wisconsin? Please read on to learn MSN Money's 12 secrets your car insurer won't tell you.
• What is Subrogation?   
  Description: Subrogation typically means that under some circumstances, you may be required to reimburse your health insurance or automobile insurance for medical bills they have paid on your behalf out of a personal injury settlement.
• 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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General:

• Safercar.gov- Crash prevention and auto safety information   
  Description: Safercar.gov offers a wide variety of car safety information. In this article we will be reviewing how the agency works to provide the latest information on how to keep you and your family safe while on the road in Wisconsin and across the nation.
• Hupy Vacation with Southwest Airlines and Elm Grove Travel   
  Description: Sign up today for a chance to win a trip for 2 with hotel included! Hupy and Abraham,SC is teaming up with Southwest Airlines and Elm Grove Travel to give one winner an all inclusive vacation to any destination Southwest Airlines will take you. Each participating location will give 3 prizes from their registration location. Go to www.hupy-vacation.com for a list of qualifying locations.

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• IVC Filters Pose Risk to Patients in Wisconsin, Across Nation...

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Video Library

Car Accidents:

• Redesigned-Auto Accident Cases
• Hupy & Abraham Wins Case for Teenage Accident Victim Who Lost Leg- Part 2
• Hupy & Abraham Wins Case for Teenage Accident Victim Who Lost Leg

Motorcycle Accidents:

• Redesigned-Motorcycle Accident Victims
• Redesigned-Motorcycle Accident Tips
• Redesigned-Memorable Big Win

Slip and Fall:

• Redesigned- Slip and Fall Accidents

General:

• Wisconsin & Illinois Car & Motorcycle Accident, Class Action Attorneys
• Wisconsin & Illinois Accident Attorneys: Tort Reform
• Wisconsin & Illinois Car & Motorcycle Accident, Class Action Lawyer

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FAQs

Car Accidents

• How can I save money on car or motorcycle insurance in Wisconsin?

• How prevalent is cell phone use among drivers?

• What should I do after a car crash in Wisconsin?

Motorcycle Accidents

• I was hurt during a motorcycle accident in Wisconsin but was not wearing a helmet.  Will this affect my chances of winning my personal injury case?

• I have been in a motorcycle accident in Milwaukee, Wis.  Do I need a personal injury attorney experienced in motorcycle accident cases?

  
  

   

• How often do cars and trucks cause motorcycle accidents?

Wrongful Death

• What constitutes a wrongful death case in Wisconsin and Illinois?

• A loved one has been killed.  Do I have a wrongful death case in Wisconsin?

• What kinds of damages can be claimed in a wrongful death case?

Pharmaceutical Class Actions

• What is the benefit of joining a pharmaceutical class action lawsuit in Wisconsin?

• What can a Wisconsin pharmaceutical class action attorney do for me?  

Slip and Fall

• What is the most important thing I can do to make my slip and fall case as successful as possible?
• What should I do immediately upon leaving the scene of my slip and fall?

• Should I report the slip and fall to the property owner or store manager?

Understanding Your Insurance Policy

• I am a biker from Wisconsin.  How do I know what motorcycle insurance policy will best cover me in the event of an accident?

Property Damage

• Am I responsible for storage charges?
• Should I take my vehicle to the insurance company's repair shop to get my vehicle fixed?

• What if I owe more on my vehicle loan than my vehicle is worth?

General

• What common mistakes do clients make after they are injured?

• Can I be found at fault for an accident just because I was involved?

• Is there a minimum personal injury settlement amount?

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