Auto Accidents

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Self-Driving Car Accidents: Who is Responsible?

12.12.2014

Google has recently made headlines for its work creating self-driving cars. While getting into a traffic accident with one of these cars is not likely to happen during tomorrow morning’s commute, they are interesting to consider in regards to more realistic circumstances: accidents involving cars owned by companies. The development of self-driving cars has caused […]

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Road Rules: The Right-of-Way in Wisconsin

12.05.2014

Earlier this year, a Pulaski school bus carrying 26 passengers crashed after crossing a four-lane highway where traffic was moving 65 miles per hour. The bus collided with a westbound car which struck the passenger-side back corner of the bus. Tragically, one passenger in the car died. In addition, the driver of the car suffered […]

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Wisconsin Faces an Increasing Number of Car Accident Fatalities

12.02.2014

Car accidents occur at an alarming rate throughout the United States. In fact, in 2012, 109, 385 traffic crashes occurred in Wisconsin alone. Of those crashes, 601 people were killed. Losing a loved one in car accident can be devastating, especially when it is due to another driver’s negligence. Although there is nothing that can […]

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Wisconsin Trucking Accidents Result in Serious Injury

11.28.2014

A Green Bay woman recently suffered serious injuries when her car was struck by an eighteen wheeler attempting to turn around after driving the wrong way down the highway. The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 10/45 interchange. The semi-truck driver was driving southbound on U.S. 45 when he took the wrong ramp. According to the […]

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The Importance of Punitive Damages in Drunken Driving Accidents

11.25.2014

Losing a loved one in a car accident can be a tragic and traumatic experience. When the accident is the fault of an intoxicated driver, it is normal for other feelings such as anger and hostility to arise. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were more than 33, 000 convictions for drunken driving […]

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Preventing Wisconsin Motorcycle Accidents and Injures

11.14.2014

Motorcycle accidents often result in more devastating injuries or death than a typical car accident. The lack of a protective barrier and the force of the other vehicle ultimately leaves motorcyclists in a very vulnerable position on the road. In addition to this danger is the fact that drivers in cars and other vehicles are […]

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What is the Meaning of Negligence?

11.11.2014

Negligence sounds like a simple word. People use it every day. It means carelessness. It means someone was not paying attention. However, according to research in the Legal Finance Journal, this simple word forms the basis of tens of thousands of lawsuits every year. This is because negligence is also a legal standard. When a […]

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Wisconsin Car Accidents: Safety Tips for Teen Drivers

11.05.2014

Car accidents occur daily throughout Wisconsin, and a variety of factors may contribute to the causes of such accidents. In 2012, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) reported that 57 teenagers, between the ages of 16 and 19, died in fatal car crashes. Additionally, statistics show that car crashes with teen drivers are more likely […]

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Left Behind: Catching a Hit-and-Run Driver

10.31.2014

Traffic accidents are inconvenient at their best, and at their worst they can forever change the lives of those involved. Fortunately, the legal system allows victims to recover for their injuries, and helps people get back on their feet. In order for this to occur, however, victims need to know who caused their injuries in […]

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