In the aftermath of a car accident, sometimes it is immediately clear that you need treatment for a serious injury. However, other injuries may take longer to fully manifest, and the delay may have implications on both your physical and mental recovery and your chances of obtaining compensation through a personal injury claim. You should be aware of some of the common symptoms of delayed onset injuries so that you [...]
The tragedy of a car accident is that it can cut anyone’s life short, regardless of their age or health. However, car crashes can be especially harmful for drivers age 65 and older who may have a harder time recovering from the serious injuries they suffer. If you are an older person who has been injured, or if you have lost an older family member in a fatal accident, an [...]
While being injured in a car accident always causes unwanted hardship, some injury victims are at least fortunate to make a full recovery and return, more or less, to the life they led before. However, many car accident victims experience lingering effects that may not be immediately apparent, but can still permanently affect their lives. If you are suffering from the long-term physical or mental effects of a car accident [...]
In recent years, alcohol has been a factor in more than 5,000 annual car accidents in Wisconsin, resulting in 170 annual fatalities, a number that represents over 30 percent of all motor vehicle accident deaths in the state. Despite these statistics, many drivers are not fully aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, and it may be eye-opening to consider information from the National Highway Traffic [...]
Despite ongoing efforts to improve safety on the roads, car accidents occur regularly. Even those who drive as safely as possible and take precautions to protect themselves can become involved in a collision through no fault of their own, and most drivers will be involved in at least one car crash during their lifetime. In the state of Wisconsin, dozens of people are injured in motor vehicle collisions every day. [...]
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. However, the most common form of distracted driving is cell phone use. These distractions can [...]
If you are involved in a car accident, your adrenaline may start to flow, and many different thoughts can go through your head. Fear and confusion may settle in, leaving you unsure about how to proceed. Regardless of who was at fault for the collision, panic can affect your judgment, leading to impulsive decisions being made. After a car crash ensues, there are certain mistakes that you should avoid in [...]
Of all the injuries that can occur in a car accident, crushing injuries are some of the more severe. They are defined as any injury in which the body was crushed between two objects. This can include heavy objects within the car, but it can also include items outside of the vehicle, such as if the victim is thrown from the car and crushed between a wall and the vehicle. [...]
In recent years, posting personal details of your life on various social media websites for hundreds of your friends, family, and acquaintances to see has become the “norm.” While social media is a great way to stay connected to others, it can be a potentially harmful in some situations. One scenario in which you want to largely avoid posting on social media is during a personal injury case. Courts May [...]
