In the wake of a crash caused by an impaired driver, the physical, emotional and financial toll on victims can be overwhelming. Amid the chaos, a critical question looms: Who pays the bill for the damages incurred by impaired drivers? Navigating the process of seeking compensation following a crash caused by an impaired driver does not have to be overwhelming, especially with the help of a personal injury lawyer. Insurance [...]
Construction zones are an avoidable reality of traveling on roads and highways. No matter the type of project or size of a road construction zone, it’s important to pay attention, obey signs and signals, and be patient when driving in construction zones in order to avoid an accident. Construction zones are hazardous places for workers and drivers, increasing risk of injury on both sides. However, by following a few simple [...]
If you’ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you may be in a position where it makes sense to contact a personal injury attorney to determine if there are legal options for you to pursue. However, there are initial steps to take prior to pursuing legal help. First and foremost, your health and safety should be your top priority. You should immediately seek medical attention [...]
Wisconsin law requires all automobile operators to carry auto insurance. At the very minimum, drivers are required to have liability and uninsured motorist coverage. The insurance marketplace provides many different options to choose from and deciding on the appropriate policy can be complex. The following is a primer for the basic types of auto insurance available. Liability Coverage There are two types of liability coverage - bodily injury liability coverage [...]
If you’ve ever been in a car accident, or know someone who has, you know the immediate aftermath can be very chaotic. Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what to do. Between trying to figure out exactly what happened, how your car will be repaired, and whether there are alternative transportation options, seeking medical attention is not always the highest priority, particularly if you think any injuries incurred will heal [...]
Single-car accidents are not always the fault of the driver of a crashed vehicle. Often, these accidents occur due to “miss and runs.” A miss and run occurs when another driver comes into your lane or otherwise runs you off the road without making physical contact with your vehicle. Often, these “miss and run” offenders continue driving because their vehicle was not involved in the crash. Because the “miss and run” vehicle [...]
If you have lived in Wisconsin for any period of time, you know that driving in the winter can be a white-knuckle experience. Although none of us can control the weather, there are several things you can think about behind the wheel during the winter that will help keep you safe on the roads. Check the weather before getting behind the wheel. Just because there isn’t snow falling from the [...]
The law in the state of Wisconsin requires that all drivers carry auto insurance. Sadly, there are still situations in which you may be involved in a crash with an uninsured driver. For example, you might crash into someone who is driving a stolen car or a person who is explicitly excluded from the vehicle owner’s policy. Or, maybe the other driver simply allowed his or her insurance policy to [...]
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimate that more than 3 million people are injured in auto accidents each year. Many of these injured parties are victims of negligent drivers—motorists who were drunk, texting while driving, or otherwise behaving in a way that compromised the safety of those around them. The end result is a life that has been turned upside down. Sadly, it may be a [...]
We have all done it. You are driving along the highway when your phone rings. You know you should ignore the incessant ringing until you are not driving, but temptation wins, and you reach for your phone. Distractions such as cell phones contribute to nearly 80 percent of car crashes, according to some estimates. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly 3,000 lives are lost in accidents involving [...]
