Appleton Car Accident Attorneys Archives - Page 10 of 12

Understanding the Unique Challenges of a Hit-and-Run Accident

Although they are less common than other types of accidents, hit-and-run accidents still pose a real and serious threat to drivers in Wisconsin. To make matters worse, the process of pursuing compensation for these crashes can be both complex and frustrating. Thankfully, there are some ways to reduce the stress and confusion of a hit-and-run accident claim. When the Accident Happens One of the biggest challenges in a hit-and-run accident [...]

admin2017-06-08T09:07:00+00:00June 8, 2017|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Understanding the Obstacles in Obtaining Compensation for Chronic Whiplash

Whiplash, which is caused by a forceful and sudden jerking of the head, is most commonly experienced by car crash victims. It can cause pain and stiffness, limited range of motion, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and more – sometimes to the point that the victim must miss work, take pain medications, or undergo long and extensive treatment and physical therapy. Of course, most victims will eventually recover from their injuries, sometimes [...]

admin2017-04-27T09:25:00+00:00April 27, 2017|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Teaching Your Teen to Stay Safe Behind the Wheel

While teens make up only a small fraction of the drivers in America, they account for a fairly large percentage of car accidents per year. In fact, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows that, of the 5.25 million accidents occur each year, nearly one million involve teen drivers. Car accidents also happen to be the leading cause of teen death. As such, parents must do [...]

admin2017-02-09T11:34:00+00:00February 9, 2017|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Understanding Wisconsin’s Comparative Negligence Law

Every state has its own laws for determining the compensation owed to victims in an automobile accident. In Wisconsin, this is known as comparative negligence. What exactly is comparative negligence, and how might it affect your claim? The following information explains, and provides some key details on how you can effectively pursue the most compensation possible. What is Negligence? Before one can understand comparative negligence, one must first understand negligence [...]

admin2016-12-26T10:21:00+00:00December 26, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Pursuing Compensation as a Victim of Aggressive Driving or Road Rage

While some accidents may be caused by uncontrollable factors, such as weather or road conditions, the majority are caused by human error, negligence, or behavior. Some are oversights, such as failing to notice a stop sign. Others are intentional but not intended to cause harm, such as texting while driving. Then there are those actions that may or may not be used to intentionally bring harm to other road users, [...]

admin2016-12-08T09:13:00+00:00December 8, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Winter Weather Preparedness: What Every Driver Should Know About Their Auto Insurance

As the weather turns colder, and Wisconsinites prepare for wet, slick, icy, slushy, and snowy roads, it is important to learn everything you can about your auto insurance. This not only helps protect you in an car accident, it can even help you avoid an accident altogether. The following explains further, and provides some valuable tips on how to improve your chances of a full and fair settlement. Winter is [...]

admin2016-11-30T09:40:00+00:00November 30, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Risk of Rollover Accident Higher for Some Vehicles – What You Should Know

Rollover accidents are among some of the least common types of automobile accidents, occurring in only about three percent of crashes each year. Unfortunately, they are also one of the most devastating types of accidents. They are so dangerous, in fact, that the small three percent of crashes are thought to cause as many as 30 percent of the auto accident deaths per year. The following information explains how you [...]

admin2016-11-09T09:11:00+00:00November 9, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Tennessee is Taking a Heavy-Handed Approach to Texting and Driving

The average text takes about five seconds to create and send. If traveling at 55 miles per hour in a vehicle, that means your eyes have been off the road long enough to travel the length of a football field. Of course, since your eyes are not on the road, that is like driving through the field blindfolded. If you imagine an obstacle course on that field, it is not [...]

admin2016-11-02T09:09:00+00:00November 2, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Tennessee is Taking a Heavy-Handed Approach to Texting and Driving

The average text takes about five seconds to create and send. If traveling at 55 miles per hour in a vehicle, that means your eyes have been off the road long enough to travel the length of a football field. Of course, since your eyes are not on the road, that is like driving through the field blindfolded. If you imagine an obstacle course on that field, it is not [...]

admin2016-11-02T09:09:00+00:00November 2, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Rear-End Collisions Can Cause Surprisingly Severe Injuries

Statistics indicate that rear-end collisions are, by far, the most common crash in America. In fact, as many as 1.7 million occur each year. Still, there is little attention given to the severe injuries that can result; most people wrongly assume that, because they often occur at reduced speeds, the risk of injury is small. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Common Rear-End Accident Injuries Victims in rear-end [...]

admin2016-10-21T09:38:00+00:00October 21, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|