In 2010, an average of 12 pedestrians died every day in traffic accidents, for a total of 4,280 pedestrian accident fatalities for the year. In an effort to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents, the city of Appleton, Wisconsin, in partnership with Lawrence University, has added two new crosswalks with flashing lights on College Avenue. Groups at Risk Men are killed in pedestrian accidents more often than women. Fatal pedestrian accidents [...]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) helps keep American consumers safe from hazardous products. One major focus of the agency’s efforts is preventing unsafe toys from getting into the hands of American children. In the first quarter of the 2012 fiscal year, the CPSC prevented 500,000 hazardous imported products from entering the United States. Children’s toys and other products topped the list of blocked goods, many with unsafe levels of [...]
It is not surprising that commercial trucks are more difficult to maneuver than other vehicles. Commercial trucks generally are more limited than passenger vehicles when it comes to controlling acceleration, braking, and visibility — an important factor that contributes to commercial truck accidents. Every year, almost 400,000 trucks are involved in motor vehicle crashes, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Of these accidents, 18 percent are rear-end collisions. [...]
When is the Keeper (not the Owner) of a Dog Liable for Injuries to Another? Herrling Clark Law Firm took a case all the way to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in order to obtain compensation for their client that was attacked by a dog. The result was a published decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court finding in favor of the injured plaintiff. A homeowner, Ms. Seefeldt, allowed Mr. Waterman and [...]
When we are young, we are told to look both ways before crossing the street. This is for good reason; pedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WI DOT) reports that 1,239 pedestrian accidents occurred in Wisconsin in 2010. Those accidents resulted in 54 pedestrian fatalities and 1,183 pedestrians being injured. While these numbers are tragically high, the WI DOT reports that there is also good news [...]
As Old Man Winter returns to Wisconsin, bringing gifts of snow and ice, treacherous driving conditions also return. If the hazards of winter driving weren’t enough on their own, technological advances provide their own distractions, leaving drivers trying to split their attention between the road and the gadgets. As of December 1, 2010, drivers will have one less distraction behind the wheel that could keep them from arriving at their [...]
From the time you were a small child, you were taught to dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. One thing that you were probably not taught was that calling 911 has a larger benefit than simply alerting authorities that an accident occurred or a crime was committed. When a criminal or personal injury case goes to court, recordings and transcripts of 911 calls can provide a wealth of [...]
From children and families to serious riders training for races, bicycle riding is a popular summer pastime for many people of Northeast Wisconsin. While we usually consider riding a bicycle a safe activity, there is risk involved. However, there are ways to stay safe. Bicycle Statistics According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, more than 50,000 bicyclists were injured in traffic accidents in 2007. Of all the traffic fatalities in [...]
There is no question that as a state and a country, we are facing some serious financial issues right now. Between losses in retirement savings, home values, jobs, and income, it has never been more important for people to make sure their remaining assets are protected. Governor Doyle has taken an important stand to protect consumers in his proposed state budget by including a number of automobile insurance reforms. These [...]
It is difficult to know how to react to an accident, whether you are the injured person or the one responsible for the injury. Once an accident happens, though, everyone involved should act ethically and efficiently, but unfortunately this does not always happen. One example of poor accident response is a case currently pending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court about an insurance company denying uninsured motorist coverage to a boy [...]
