Due to the unpredictable nature of a car accident, a motorist should always be alert and ready to handle any situation that the road, an opposing driver, or a pedestrian may cause. Although driving laws are enacted to ensure the safety and well-being of motorists and pedestrians, areas such as school zones and road construction areas have additional laws. Since children and workers are considered to be at a higher [...]
Male or female, young or old, any person that has the misfortune of being involved in a car accident can sustain life-long injuries and ailments that can affect them moving forward. Each fender-bender can affect a victim in a variety of ways, and mental, emotional, physical, and financial damages can all develop from an auto accident. Due to the severity of these injuries, car crash incidents can leave victims in [...]
Driving can be a stressful experience for any motorist that is dealing with traffic jams, incompetent drivers, and the looming fear of car crashes. An automobile is intended to be a form of transportation that results in a quicker, easier commute. However, when people are subjected to stress while operating a vehicle, rage and anger can fester. Road rage can lead to car accidents, serious injuries, and wrongful deaths. Drivers [...]
The legalization of marijuana has been a hot topic in recent years, and a large number of states throughout the country have approved the drug for medicinal or recreational use. While marijuana remains illegal in Wisconsin, it was recently legalized in the neighboring states of Illinois and Michigan. Because of this, Wisconsin’s roads may see more drivers who are under the influence of marijuana, which may increase the likelihood of [...]
Common sense might make one think that the winter would be the season in which the most car accidents occur, since weather conditions like snow and ice make the roads more dangerous. However, statistics actually show the opposite to be true; the months between May and September are when the most deaths occur in motor vehicle accidents. So why is this the case? There are a number of reasons, including: [...]
The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol are well-documented and understood, and people often take steps to avoid and prevent drunk driving. However, many people may not be aware that driving under the influence of controlled substances, prescription drugs, or over the counter medications can be just as dangerous. Concerns about drugged driving have increased in recent years due to a number of factors, including the legalization of [...]
All Wisconsin drivers must have proof of auto insurance policy coverage in case they are in an accident while driving or are pulled over for a traffic violation. If you are involved in a car accident, and another driver is at fault, his or her auto insurance should typically pay for any repairs to your car or any medical bills due to injuries suffered in the crash. However, sometimes the [...]
When driving, most people exceed the speed limit from time to time in order to get to their destination as quickly as possible. However, while it may seem relatively harmless, speeding can increase the chances of a car accident, and it becomes even more dangerous when combined with other forms of reckless driving, such as swerving, tailgating, erratic lane changes, or running red lights or stop signs. If you have [...]
With winter coming to a close, drivers throughout the state of Wisconsin are celebrating better driving conditions, and for good reason. This February marked one of the worst driving months in recent memory for travelers across Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, a staggering 5, 892 vehicle assistance calls were made to law enforcement. The vast majority of these calls were due to vehicles sliding off the road or [...]
On March 31, 2019, two 17-year-olds were injured in a car accident on 1-94 outside of Cottage Grove. According to Wisconsin state troopers, a driver lost control of their vehicle, hit the median, and collided with another vehicle. One of the teens suffered fatal injuries in the crash, and the other was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. For parents of teenage drivers, this collision served as a reminder of the risks [...]
