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Safe Driving Made March 2017 the Second-safest Month on the Roads in Wisconsin Since World War II

According to preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation , 28 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents during the month of March 2017. This was the second lowest number of people who were killed during the month of...
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month Aims to Save Lives

Did you know that thousands of people die every year because of driving distractions? The National Safety Council observes the month of April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in order to bring attention to this extremely serious and...
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ABATE of Iowa Motorcycle Rider Education Classes Aim to Reduce Fatalities

ABATE of Iowa District 15 is looking to lower the number of motorcycle fatalities in the Hawkeye State, which numbered 60 in 2016, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation . Education is ABATE's focus as members believe that it is...
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Minneapolis Police Department K9 Foundation Donation

The Minneapolis Police Department’s K9 Unit has been serving the citizens of Minneapolis, and the men and women of the police department since 1966. The dogs utilized by the unit are initially trained for suspect detection and...
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Midwest Motorcycle Safety Saves Lives

The first fatal motorcycle crash of 2017 in Minnesota happened this March in Redwood County. Authorities said that the 60-year-old driver had been drinking and was not wearing a helmet- a stark reminder that consuming alcohol before driving and...
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Wisconsin Traffic Fatalities Increased Statewide in 2016

The Badger State experienced 6 percent more deaths on the roads in 2016 than had occurred the previous year, and the director of the WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety , David Pabst, said that a number of factors played a role in that...
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South Dakota's Safe Driving Habits Contribute to Low Vehicle Fatality Rate

South Dakotans have reason to be proud and feel safer on the roads after the number of motor-vehicle deaths in the state decreased over the past few years. Most other states had an increased vehicle fatality rate, according to the National...
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Minneapolis Personal Injury Attorney Bob Schmitz Welcomed as New Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates

Minneapolis, MN – February 2017 – The law firm of Schwebel, Goetz, & Sieben, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN is pleased to announce the selection of attorney Bob Schmitz to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is...
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Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Sponsors Record-Setting Wiggle Your Toes Winter Charity Event

Aaron Holm was helping a co-worker change a tire on the road one night when he was struck from behind by a vehicle that was traveling at 55 mph. The accident caused him to lose both of his legs above the knee. Aaron’s main concern was what...
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Safe Driving Habits Contribute to Decreased Motor Vehicle Fatalities in North Dakota in 2016

Preliminary data from the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the North Dakota Highway Patrol indicate that motor vehicle fatalities in North Dakota in 2016 were significantly reduced compared to the previous year, down 13 percent...
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Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Welcomes Personal Injury Attorney William "Buck" Strifert to the Firm

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 7th, 2017) – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce the addition of personal injury attorney William "Buck" Strifert to their team of experienced lawyers.  He specializes in personal...
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Winter Driving Safety Precautions

Everyone knows the importance of driving safely, but when the roads are covered with snow, keeping safety tips in mind is more important than ever. During the winter months, sleet, snow and ice can make handling your car difficult, and one wrong...
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Pedestrian Risks Rise in Autumn

As the weather becomes less welcoming, the streets of Minnesota can become more dangerous. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says that fall is the most dangerous time to be a pedestrian. Here's why you and your family may benefit from...
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Iowa Traffic Fatalities on the Rise in 2016

According to the Iowa Department of Transportation , there have been 276 deaths from motor vehicle accidents so far in 2016, an increase of 18.45 percent from last year. That is more than one death per day. At this rate, it is estimated that...
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Michael Donaghue Explains How Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Eliminated the Stress from the Legal Process

Michael was on his way to work one morning when he stopped to help some kids who were stuck in a ditch. As he was reaching into the trunk of his car, he was struck by another vehicle....
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Attorney Peter Riley Approved for Fellowship in the International Society of Barristers

Minneapolis, MN – August, 2016 – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that one of its attorneys, Peter Riley, has been approved for Fellowship in the International Society of Barristers . This prestigious...
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Nine Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017

Minneapolis, MN, August 2016 - Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce nine attorneys have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 edition. The attorneys, who were nominated by their...
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Attorney Peter Riley Named by Best Lawyers® as the 2017 "Personal Injury Litigator of the Year" in Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN, August 2016 - Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. is pleased to announce that Peter Riley received the Best Lawyers® 2017 Personal Injury “Lawyer of the Year" award in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Peter has...
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Attorney William Sieben Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine

Attorney of the Month William R. Sieben Continuing a Legacy of Leadership and Service By Haley Freeman Attorney at Law Magazine The Sieben family lays claim to a legacy of more than 100 years of legal and political...
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An Unexpectedly Dangerous Time of Year for Minnesota Drivers

Many Minnesotans believe that most deadly traffic accidents happen during the winter. After all, ice and snow make roads far more slippery than rain. People often react with surprise when they learn that more fatalities occur in the late spring...
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