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 [...]
Motorcycles are not usually considered the safest mode of transport. Because motorcycles lack safety features that are standard in other motor vehicles, motorcyclists are highly vulnerable to serious injuries in crashes. This is why other motorists must pay attention to motorcyclists at all times. Failing to notice motorcycles on the road can have devastating, even sometimes fatal, consequences. Take, for instance, a recent accident in Wisconsin that reportedly left a [...]
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 [...]
The size differences between a pickup truck and an average sedan are significant. It is very common for victims to walk away with serious injuries following such crashes -- or worse. This is why drivers of larger vehicles need to pay acute attention to other vehicles on the road. When drivers fail to exercise the amount of care necessary to prevent such car accidents from occurring, victims and their families may be [...]
Losing a loved one in a motor vehicle accident is one of the most traumatic occurrences that a Wisconsin resident can endure. Suddenly and without warning, a loved one can be ripped away from a person's life. While suffering with this emotional burden, loved ones should not also have to suffer with hefty medical bills and burdensome transportation costs. While taking legal action will never be able to undo the [...]
As any Wisconsin motorist is likely aware, there are many laws of the road to pay attention to. Violating even a seemingly minor law can have major consequences. This is why motorists need to be aware of the rules of the road and make every effort not to break them. When motorists violate one of these laws and a car accident occurs that results in someone's death, the families of [...]
Commercial trucks vary in size and weight but for the most part, they are substantially larger than personal-use vehicles. Most commercial trucks dwarf other vehicles on the road and they can absolutely devastate cars, motorcycles, vans or any other type of vehicle that is unlucky enough to become involved in a truck accident. Because of their immense size and weight, commercial trucks present a number of dangers to other vehicles. [...]
