In 2007 an active deputy in Jacksonville, Florida wanted to shed some pounds in order to cease health problems that he had started to develop. The man had a young family and needed a weight-loss option that would allow him to be around for his children.

Gastric bypass surgery was the option that he selected and in March 2007 he entered Memorial Hospital to have the procedure performed. Several days later the man left the hospital with irreparable brain injuries. These injuries were so severe that he can no longer get through an entire day on his own and he is restricted to a wheel chair.

The medical malpractice lawsuit was filed against the hospital and it’s doctors involved in the surgery. The jury highly favored the Florida man, now 32-years-old, and awarded him and his family $177 million.

Please contact the Waukesha medical malpractice lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874, if you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a medical malpractice case.

A family of six traveling on Wisconsin 213 on Sunday evening was involved in a car accident that left all of them with injuries.

The 39-year-old woman and mother of the children was driving the vehicle near Orfordville around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday when she lost control of her vehicle. The car swerved into oncoming traffic where it struck a vehicle head-on. The other vehicle involved in the accident was being driven by a 26-year-old Middleton man.

Everyone involved in the accident was injured. Both drivers, as well as the woman’s husband, were seriously hurt in the accident and were taken to a local hospital where they remain in critical condition. Police are still investigating this accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Wisconsin, please contact the Waukesha personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.

Near the coast of Giglio, Italy is where the Costa Concordia is currently stationed, sideways. The cruise liner was grounded there on Friday, January 13, 2011 after it crashed into large, protruding rocks.

The captain of the ship acted negligently and was deemed responsible for the accident and was arrested. There were 4,200 people on board the Costa Concordia, including passengers and crew members. The accident caused mayhem on the boat and as of now, six people have lost their lives. Rescue divers are still searching for survivors because there are still 16 people unaccounted for that reported to be on the boat.

One Italian crew member was stranded on the boat after it crashed due to suffering from a broken leg. Rescue workers were able to retrieve him from the ship and bring him to safety.

We are hopeful that all of the people missing will be found safely and our thoughts go out to the victims’ families during this tragic time.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced that for the fourth consecutive year, traffic fatalities in the state have been under 600. The last time that this happened in Wisconsin was between 1924 and 1927.

In 2011, 569 people died in car accidents across the state of Wisconsin. In 2010, there were 562 fatalities, but the 2011 amount is still lower than the five-year average by 59 deaths.

Motorcycle accidents dropped as well in 2011. There were 85 motorcyclists who lost their lives in 2011, compared to 103 who died in 2010. Although, it is a good thing that the number of traffic fatalities is on the decline, there are still numerous fatalities that can be avoided if people are more aware of their surroundings on the road.

If you have been injured in a car accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Waukesha personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.

A slip and fall lawsuit against Starbucks has resulted in a $7.5 million payout for the victim. The accident happened in 2008 at a Starbucks located in San Diego.

The customer lost his balance while walking to the pick-up counter after paying for his drink. The area where he was walking had just been mopped by the store’s manager. The man fell on the slick floor and sustained injuries to his head. As a result of these injuries he was not able to immediately return to work as a chiropractor.

The jury in the case determined that Starbucks owed the slip and fall victim $7.5 million. This amount also factors in the $1 million awarded to the victim’s wife for losing certain aspects of their relationship due to her husband’s injuries.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, please contact the Waukesha slip and fall attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.

An 18-year-old man is facing four separate sexual assault charges stemming from an incident that took place over Thanksgiving weekend.

The complaint against the Madison, Wisconsin man is stating that he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in a motel hot tub. According to the documents, the 18-year-old was aware that the girl was underage but he said that their contact was consensual.

Three of the four felony charges are counts of first-degree child sexual assault. If convicted a maximum prison sentence of 160 years could be sought. Currently, the man is in jail on $8,000 bond.

If you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted, please contact the Waukesha sexual assault lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.

A dental malpractice lawsuit has been filed against an oral surgeon in Maryland after a 17-year-old girl passed away during a routine wisdom tooth surgery.

In late March, a 17-year-old girl underwent surgery to remove her wisdom teeth and ended up suffering from hypoxia and passing away. Hypoxia occurs when not enough oxygen is received during the time the patient is under anesthesia.

The lawsuit is claiming that the oral surgeon as well as the anesthesiologist failed to notice emergency signs during the surgery that could have saved the  young girl’s life, including a decreased heart rate.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Police across the state of Wisconsin are focusing their efforts on the prevention of drunken driving in the month of December.

According to the Department of Transportation, last December in Wisconsin there were 13,000 car accidents that resulted in 3,800 injuries with 37 of those being fatalities. The holiday season accompanied with hazardous driving conditions increases the chances of accidents in Wisconsin.

Wearing a seat belt is a simple, yet critical factor to preventing unnecessary injuries in an accident. Last year in Wisconsin more than 120,000 people were given citations for not wearing a seat belt while traveling in a motor vehicle.

If you have been injured in a car accident due to a reckless or drunk driver, please contact the Waukesha personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.

A former police officer of the Rhinelander Police Department has been convicted of third-degree sexual assault. This guilty verdict comes after a victim accused the 62-year-old of abusing her and then sexually assaulting her in her residence in May of 2010.

The jury determined that the retired police officer was also guilty of intimidating a witness as well as a victim and two counts of felony bail after considering the case for 15 hours.

The bail in the case has increased to $25,000 payable only in the form of cash. The sentencing will take place in January of 2012.

If you have been sexually assaulted, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Waukesha personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.

Santa Claus will be making a special appearance in Waukesha this weekend at Martha Merrell Books & Cafe. The book store, which is committed to community involvement, will be offering breakfast with Santa every Saturday throughout the month of December.

This annual breakfast allows for members of the Waukesha community to participate in a memorable event. Reservations are required for this breakfast, with tickets running $16 per person. There will be additional activities for children to participate in during the breakfast including holiday crafts and cookie decorating stations. Pictures with Santa can also be taken during this time.

The Waukesha personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. hope that Waukesha residents are able to participate in the events that they are interested in this holiday season.

For more information on holiday events in Waukesha, please visit waukesha.patch.com today.