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How Jackknife Truck Accidents Can Cause Dangerous Collisions

Tractor-trailer trucks are much larger than passenger vehicles, and when they are fully loaded, they can weigh tens of thousands of pounds. Because of this, truck accidents can cause multiple types of severe injuries to people in other vehicles. In some cases, commercial truck accidents occur because of jackknifed trucks. Victims of these types of truck accidents will need to secure legal representation from an attorney who can gather the [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:05+00:00June 15, 2021|Green Bay Auto Crash Attorney, Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney, Truck Accidents|

Teen Car Accident Risks Increase During the Summer

The summer months can be dangerous for drivers, especially those who are younger and have less experience. The period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 deadliest days of summer” for teen drivers, since during this time, the rate of car accidents increases significantly. AAA reports that there were more than 7,000 fatal car accidents that took place during the summer months between 2010 [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:06+00:00June 9, 2021|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys, Car Accidents|

Can I Pursue Compensation for Eye Injuries?

There are many types of serious injuries that people may experience in situations such as car accidents, assaults, or animal attacks. Injuries that affect the eyes can be especially difficult to deal with, since they can not only be very painful, but they can result in a loss of vision that may affect a person’s ability to work, drive, and carry on daily activities. Those who have experienced injuries to [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:06+00:00June 8, 2021|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Rollover Accidents?

All types of truck accidents can be very dangerous, and people in other vehicles can be seriously injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer truck. However, some of the worst truck accidents involve situations where a truck turns over. In these cases, another vehicle may be crushed underneath a truck’s trailer, spilled cargo may create dangerous obstacles in the road, and the overturned truck may block multiple lanes of traffic, [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:06+00:00June 4, 2021|Truck Accidents|

How Many Alcoholic Drinks Make it Unsafe for a Person to Drive?

Many people consume alcohol on a regular basis, and doing so is legal for those who are over the age of 21. However, getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking is illegal if a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is at least .08%, and any amount of alcohol in a person’s system can affect their ability to drive safely. Drunk driving accidents often occur because a person believes [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:06+00:00June 4, 2021|Drunk Driving Accidents|

How Can PTSD and Emotional Trauma Affect an Injury Victim?

A personal injury can affect a person’s life in many ways. The physical injuries a person suffers are often the most obvious, since they will require medical treatment, and they may cause temporary or permanent impairments that affect a person’s ability to move around freely and return to their daily activities. However, a victim can also suffer “invisible” injuries that affect them emotionally. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common for [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00June 1, 2021|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

What Should Drivers Do to Prevent Bicycle Accidents?

Collisions between motor vehicles and bicycles occur far too frequently, and they are likely to lead to severe injuries for bicyclists. When a person on a bicycle is struck by a car or truck, they may suffer broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and serious sprains or dislocated joints. Even if a person is wearing a helmet, they may experience traumatic brain injuries, which can lead to temporary or permanent disabilities. [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00May 25, 2021|Bicycle Accidents|

How Is Fault Determined in a Multi-Vehicle Pileup?

While some car accident cases are straightforward, it is not always easy to understand who was responsible for a crash. Even in relatively minor collisions, there are a variety of factors that can play a role in determining who was at fault. When multiple vehicles are involved in a crash, understanding who was at fault can be even more complicated. Those who have been injured in multi-vehicle pileups will need [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00May 23, 2021|Car Accidents|

5 Things Drivers Should Know During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May has been designated Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by safety advocates. Motorcycle riders face the risk of being seriously injured in motorcycle accidents with other vehicles. In many cases, these collisions occur because drivers of passenger cars and trucks do not take the proper measures to drive safely around motorcycles. Drivers who act negligently may be held liable for injuries suffered by a motorcyclist in a collision, and injured cyclists [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00May 22, 2021|Motorcycle Accidents|

Causes of Truck Driver Fatigue That Can Lead to Dangerous Collisions

Tractor-trailer trucks are much larger and heavier than most other vehicles, and because of this, people in passenger cars and trucks are likely to suffer serious injuries in truck accidents. There are a variety of factors that can lead to collisions between commercial trucks and other vehicles, but one of the most common is driver fatigue. Truck drivers who attempt to drive while drowsy may nod off while behind the [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:08+00:00May 17, 2021|Truck Accidents|