Distracted Driving

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Understanding Weather-Related Accident Claims in Wisconsin

01.30.2025

Wisconsin winters can be brutal, with heavy snowfall, icy roads, and poor visibility. These conditions can make driving dangerous and lead to accidents. If you have been injured in a weather-related accident in Wisconsin, it is important to understand your legal rights and options.  What are Weather-Related Accident Claims?  Winter weather-related accident claims are personal […]

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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

04.20.2021

There are many types of driver negligence that can lead to car accidents, but distracted driving is one of the most common, and it is also one of the most deadly. Drivers who take their eyes away from the road or who do not completely pay attention to driving put themselves and others at risk. […]

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Do Hands-Free Devices Really Reduce Distracted Driving Accidents?

04.03.2021

In recent years, the dangers of distracted driving have become more and more well-known. The increased use of smartphones has led many people to attempt to use these devices to make calls, send text messages, read and send emails, or post to social media while behind the wheel. These types of distractions can be very […]

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Common Causes of Distracted Driving That Do Not Involve a Cell Phone

01.15.2021

Car crashes caused by distracted driving are incredibly common, with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reporting that one in five accidents involve distracted driving in some form. Texting while driving gets much of the attention in distracted driving prevention and safety campaigns, but this focus on cell phone use may mask the prevalence of other causes […]

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How Do the Laws in Wisconsin Affect Distracted Driving Accidents?

08.21.2020

Distracted driving poses a great threat to users of American roadways, especially with the prevalent use of cell phones and other mobile devices. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2018, distracted driving was involved in almost 3,000 fatalities throughout the United States, but due to the challenge of identifying distracted driving, the […]

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Can I Seek Compensation for Injuries in a Distracted Driving Accident?

04.21.2020

Distracted driving is one of the biggest health and safety concerns that affects people throughout the United States. A person may commit distracted driving if they operate a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity. This could be as simple as adjusting a car radio, changing air conditioning settings, or eating or drinking while driving. […]

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Why Distracted Driving Can Lead to Dangerous Car Accidents

09.13.2019

Operating a motor vehicle requires a great deal of attention and focus, and drivers are tasked with protecting themselves and others from harm every time they get behind the wheel. Failure to take the proper care when driving can result in car accidents that may injure other drivers or pedestrians. Distracted driving is one of […]

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Distracted Driving Responsible for 10 Percent of Traffic Fatalities

06.11.2018

Distracted driving may not be a new issue, but its growth since the development of mobile devices has brought a new awareness to this deadly driving behavior.  In fact, a recent analysis of 1.4 million copies of police records from Ohio State University determined that almost half of all crashes within the state involved a […]

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Audi Takes Aim at Distracted Driving with New Technology

12.21.2017

Distracted driving causes an estimated nine deaths each day and at least 1, 000 injuries, yet drivers continue to use their cell phones while behind the wheel. The car manufacturer, Audi, is trying to combat those statistics with a new type of technology. Learn more about their efforts, discover what rights you may have if […]

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