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WFJ Presents: Motorcycle Safety

Below are some startling statistics regarding motorcycle crashes and some tips on how to increase your safety when riding.  If you or someone you know is in a motorcycle crash, contact WFJ immediately to talk to an experienced personal injury attorney.

WFJ Presents: The Ins and Outs of Underinsured Motorist Coverage in South Dakota

Injured in an accident? Do you have enough insurance coverage? Most people understand they have liability insurance to cover themselves if they cause an accident. Most people also understand they have uninsured motorist coverage in the event they are injured by a negligent driver with no insurance. Most people assume they have underinsured motorist coverage in the event the negligent driver has insufficient liability limits to cover their damages.

Massachusetts Enacts Statute Concerning Retainage on Construction Projects

A new law was enacted by the Massachusetts  legislature which limits the retainage amount on certain commercial construction projects. It defines the “substantial completion” date, and provides the timing for payment of retainage. The law applies to contracts entered into after November 6, 2014.

WFJ Presents: Snowmobiles Are Fun! (Until They Aren’t): Safety Tips to Ensure Safe, Fun Riding This Winter

There are almost 500,000 registered snowmobiles in Wisconsin and Minnesota.  It is a treasured winter pastime in the upper Midwest. It can also be a deadly and dangerous activity if precaution and common sense don’t prevail. This article covers important safety tips to stick to during your winter riding.

WFJ Presents: Protect Yourself and Others from Dog Bites

May 18-24 is dog bite prevention week. Below is information on dog bites and tips on how to avoid and prevent dog bites from happening. Let’s do what we can to make sure dogs remain our best friends.

WFJ Presents: Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Teaching an Older Dog a New Trick

I’m reading a great book now called “Second Chance Dog,” by John Katz. If the recent wave of cold weather has caused you to spend more time reading, I recommend adding this great, easy read to your list. The title gave me the inspiration for a new trick I learned today in a contract negotiation. So I’m the older dog with twenty-seven years of legal practice, and here’s the new trick I learned, which perhaps you already knew.

Gary Van Domelen Joining Riverfront, Inc. Board of Directors

Gary J. Van Domelen has been asked to join the Board of Directors for Riverfront, Inc. Riverfront is a not-for-profit organization based in LaCrosse, WI. Riverfront’s mission is to provide a continuum of innovative support for individuals with disabilities so they may live meaningful lives. Riverfront makes support, care, services, and work opportunities available to adults with disabilities.