On Friday, March 22, 2019, a Prarie du Chein man was lucky to survive after he drifted off the road and crashed his vehicle into a guardrail. After the accident, which occurred in Wisconsin’s Beetown Township, the driver was rushed to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. According to the Grant County Sheriff's Department, the man lost control of his vehicle after falling asleep at the wheel. Today, [...]
On Sunday, March 17th, 2019, two people were fatally injured in a car accident in Jackson, Wisconsin. The accident occurred when a 52-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle as he drove on Country Highway NN, swerved into the other lane, and collided with another vehicle. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. While investigations are ongoing, members of the Washington County Sheriff's Department believe that [...]
In February 2019, a 54-year-old Wisconsin man was fatally injured in a hit-and-run accident in Milwaukee. The injuries occurred when the man was attempting to fill potholes, and he was pinned up against his vehicle. According to Milwaukee police, the driver fled the scene after colliding with the man and his vehicle. Hit-and-run collisions can be incredibly terrifying, and they are unfortunately quite common throughout the United States. According to [...]
In February 2019, an elderly woman was fatally injured in a car accident on Wisconsin’s I-43 highway. The woman lost control of her vehicle and swerved off the road. By the time emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene, the woman had already passed away. This incident demonstrated the risks faced by many elderly drivers. Studies have shown that elderly drivers are more likely to be involved in motor vehicle [...]
Auto accidents cause an estimated 40, 000 deaths and 4.5 million injuries in the United States every year. Drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, weather, poor road conditions, and even health conditions are all contributing factors to these alarming statistics. The following statistics can reduce your risk of becoming one of them. Use Life-Saving Devices When on the Road Seat belts, motorcycle helmets, and other driving-specific safety devices can not only [...]
Statistics from the American Heart Association indicate that, on average, someone in the United States dies from a heart attack every 38 seconds. Stroke death statistics are not any better; on average, one person dies from one every four minutes. Car crashes, which are also a leading cause of death in the U.S., have now been linked an increased risk for these conditions in elderly auto accident victims through a [...]
Being in an auto accident can result in many adverse challenges, including physical injury, pain and suffering, missed time and wages from work, and even emotional or mental distress. If you were the victim of an accident at the hands of a neglectful driver, you may be wondering who is left to compensate you for these challenges, which can be costly and stressful. You know that the damages to your [...]
Wisconsin is a state with a large population of wildlife, particularly deer. In fact, in the winter of 2017, it was estimated that there were upwards of 50 deer per square mile of land area, statewide. This dense population of deer has led to an increase in auto accidents involving wildlife, mainly deer. The 16th annual State Farm deer-vehicle collision study, which combined totals between July 1, 2017, and June [...]
Most side-impact crashes happen at intersections, where drivers run red lights or stop signs, and as a result, hit the side of another car. Individuals involved in these crashes (also commonly referred to as T-bone or broadside accidents) do not typically see the crash coming - but even if they did happen to see the vehicle barreling toward them, there would be little they could do to stop the accident [...]
Sprains and strains are classified as an injury to a muscle, ligament, or tendon that occurs when a limb or joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion. Exceedingly common in car crashes, such injuries may result in compensation for auto accident victims. Learn more in the following sections, including how the assistance of a seasoned, competent personal injury lawyer can help to increase your chances of receiving a [...]
