There is little question that large truck accidents have the potential to cause catastrophic injury and harm. While most trucks are operated safely, because of their size and cargo, when a truck is in an accident people in other vehicles are more likely to be permanently injured or even killed. But, the true cause of a truck accident is not always immediately apparent. Causes of Truck Accidents Truck accidents can [...]
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. While many of these crashes result in only minor property damage, serious injuries are possible, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end collisions account for more than 7 percent of fatal crashes. As with any other car accident for which another party is at fault, you are entitled to [...]
No one gets into their car with the intention of getting into a crash, but anyone who drives is at risk of being involved in a car accident. A car accident can be a shocking occurrence, and although there are small things you can do to prepare for being involved in a crash, you might not know what to do right away. One of the most important things you can [...]
Head injuries are unlike other types of personal injury in that even a seemingly minor accident can result in life-altering consequences. When the head is struck or moved in a violent or sudden matter, the brain may bump against the skull causing severe injury. Brain injuries are often caused by car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, but they may also be caused by many other types of accidents as well. Regardless [...]
Statistics from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center indicate that there are approximately 17,000 new spinal injury cases per year. Many of them were the result of a serious accident, such as a car accident or motorcycle accident. Spine injury sufferers are at risk for serious and life-long complications. Learn more about the challenges that spinal injury victims face, and how some might be eligible for compensation. Immediate Consequences [...]
It is the sad reality that car accidents often happen so quickly and are so traumatizing that a person’s adrenaline can mask the symptoms of an injury. Unfortunately, some of those injuries may be severe. In some cases, they may even be life-threatening. As such, it is recommended that every accident victim know the most commonly experienced delayed injury symptoms. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you learn about [...]
Car accidents involving multiple vehicles can create a confusing and chaotic scene. Many vehicles involved in a pile-up will sustain more than one collision, putting occupants at increased risk for serious injury. Proving liability can also be a difficult task after a multi-vehicle accident due to the number of cars and individual collisions involved. In many cases, more than one driver may be liable. If you were hurt in a [...]
Since about 2016, self-driving cars and other vehicles with varying levels of automated driving systems have been hitting the roads in cities throughout the country. Even “regular” cars are getting smarter; most new cars on the market today offer some level of automation that was not available even five years ago. But, these systems are not failproof on their own. Human error is still the culprit in most car accidents [...]
When you are driving behind a flat-bed truck that is carrying metal crates, lumber, or other items, do you ever feel yourself becoming slightly anxious? If so, you are not the only one. It is not uncommon for drivers to feel at least a little uneasy as they follow behind large trucks hauling open cargo. The vast majority of cargo trucks on the road are carrying loads that have been [...]
Being involved in a car accident can be extremely traumatic. Unfortunately, a great number of car accidents could have been prevented if the driver who caused the accident was following the law. Nearly 30 people are killed in car crashes involving intoxicated drivers every day in the United States. That adds up to over 10,000 preventable deaths each year caused by drunk driving. If you have been hurt in an [...]
