Recreational Vehicle Accidents Archives

Safe driving doesn’t stop on the road. Understand the risks of recreational vehicles and avoid personal injury

Just because you're driving for fun doesn't mean recreational vehicles are risk-free. From their enormous size to their unwieldy handling and major blind spots, driving an RV requires extra caution to avoid a serious crash. At Herrling Clark, we understand the unique risks of recreational vehicles and how to handle injury cases. What to be Careful About when Driving an RV You may feel more safe when driving an RV [...]

herrlingclark2024-08-15T15:35:51+00:00July 19, 2024|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney, Recreational Vehicle Accidents, Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer, Wisconsin Recreational Vehicle Accidents|

Can I Recover Compensation After a Snowmobile Accident in Wisconsin?

Snowmobiling is a common pastime during Wisconsin winters, and in fact, some of the first-ever snowmobiles were created in the state of Wisconsin. However, it can be a dangerous hobby, as recent years have demonstrated. In 2019, snowmobile accident fatalities in the state matched the most recent 10-year average of 16, and there was an even greater number of fatal accidents in 2020. Fortunately, injury victims of accidents involving snowmobiles [...]

lkeller2022-07-29T15:15:15+00:00January 14, 2021|Recreational Vehicle Accidents|

Can RV Operators Be Liable for Winter Auto Accidents in Wisconsin?

During the official camping season, it is not unusual to see recreational vehicles (RVs) flood the streets and campgrounds, especially on the weekends. However, because of their ability to be winterized, RVs can be utilized throughout the colder months as well. The phrase “recreational vehicle” is an umbrella term that includes campers, fifth wheel trailers, and motor homes. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), although RV accidents occur [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:21+00:00December 30, 2019|Recreational Vehicle Accidents|

Can I Receive Compensation for a Recreational Vehicle Accident?

On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, a St. Germain man was found dead after a snowmobile accident. The accident occurred when the 62-year-old snowmobiler collided with a vehicle. This incident was a tragic reminder of the risks people face when operating recreational vehicles. Here in the state of Wisconsin, we are fortunate to have access to some of the country’s greatest natural landscapes. From Governor Dodge State Park to Lake Winnebago, [...]

admin2019-03-28T14:24:12+00:00March 28, 2019|Recreational Vehicle Accidents|

Wisconsin Snowmobile Accident Prevention

Recreational activities, like snowmobiling, have become extremely popular among Americans. Unfortunately, recreational pastimes can also result in severe injury or even death because they often take place on dangerous terrain, and passengers are often unprotected. In fact, statistics show that snowmobiling causes approximately 200 deaths and 14, 000 injuries in the United States each year. If you are planning to ride, know how to reduce your risk, and learn what [...]

admin2016-01-26T13:56:43+00:00January 26, 2016|Recreational Vehicle Accidents|