A car accident can be devastating at any time of the year. Collisions between vehicles can cause drivers or passengers to suffer multiple types of serious injuries that may lead to issues such as large medical bills, temporary or permanent disabilities, and a great deal of pain and emotional trauma. As drivers in Wisconsin know, the risks of car accidents are often greater during the winter, and conditions on the [...]
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A motor vehicle collision can cause a great deal of bodily harm to a vehicle’s occupants and anyone else who is involved. There are multiple types of serious injuries that can occur in a car accident, and in addition to receiving emergency medical treatment, victims may require ongoing care to address the effects of their injuries. Dislocated joints can be especially difficult to deal with, and victims will want to [...]
After the COVID-19 pandemic began forcing people to make changes to their lives and daily routines, public safety experts were hopeful that roads throughout the United States would become safer. More people working from home and avoiding public activities would lead to reduced traffic on the roads, and it stood to reason that this would result in fewer traffic accidents. Unfortunately, the opposite has been true. In 2020, the number [...]
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be difficult, especially if a person has experienced significant injuries or extensive damage to their vehicle. In many cases, insurance coverage is available, and insurance claims may be made under the policy of the driver who was at fault for the collision. However, there are some situations where a driver may not be insured, or their policy may not fully cover [...]
While drivers in Wisconsin may be used to cold weather during the winter, they will still need to take a number of precautions to ensure that they will be able to drive safely. Snow and ice on the roads can have a significant effect on people’s ability to maintain control while driving, and other winter weather conditions can also increase the risk of car accidents. In addition to driving as [...]
Tractor-trailer trucks are massive vehicles, and when they are fully loaded, they can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds or more. Because commercial trucks are so much larger than other vehicles, they can inflict serious injuries and other types of damages in a truck accident. Collisions between large trucks and other vehicles can occur for a variety of reasons, and in many cases, accidents take place because a truck driver [...]
All types of car accidents can be dangerous, and even seemingly minor, low-speed collisions can cause a vehicle’s occupants to suffer injuries while also causing damage to a vehicle or other property. However, some collisions are much more likely to result in serious injuries or wrongful death. Head-on collisions are often the most dangerous types of accidents, and drivers or passengers who are injured in these cases will want to [...]
There are a variety of situations where traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may occur. A person who is involved in a car accident may experience a blow to the head, a slip and fall accident may cause someone to strike their head on the ground, or falling objects at a construction site may lead to head injuries, to name just a few examples. When brain injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence, victims may be able to [...]
Semi-trucks, flatbeds, and other large commercial trucks can also cause horrific damage in an accident. If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a commercial truck wreck, you may be interested in taking legal action against the at-fault party. A truck crash injury claim or wrongful death claim may allow you to recover financial compensation for damages like medical bills and vehicle damage and hold the liable [...]
