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How Road Rage and Aggressive Driving Can Lead to Car Accidents

Many different types of driver negligence can lead to car accidents. Often, collisions occur because drivers violate traffic laws or fail to pay attention to the road fully. However, some accidents are caused by drivers who behave aggressively or even intentionally harm others. In these cases, victims may be able to take legal action to hold a driver responsible for injuries that occurred because of aggressive driving or road rage. [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:14:33+00:00July 29, 2021|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

What Types of Mood Disorders Can Affect a Person After a Brain Injury?

When a person experiences a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it can sometimes be difficult to demonstrate how they have been affected. Injuries to the brain are not always as outwardly obvious as other types of bodily harm, and in many cases, symptoms do not make themselves fully known until a significant amount of time has passed. Emotional issues can be especially difficult to prove since they may not be as [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:04+00:00July 9, 2021|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

How Many Alcoholic Drinks Make it Unsafe for a Person to Drive?

Many people consume alcohol on a regular basis, and doing so is legal for those who are over the age of 21. However, getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking is illegal if a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is at least .08%, and any amount of alcohol in a person’s system can affect their ability to drive safely. Drunk driving accidents often occur because a person believes [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:06+00:00June 4, 2021|Drunk Driving Accidents|

How Is Fault Determined in a Multi-Vehicle Pileup?

While some car accident cases are straightforward, it is not always easy to understand who was responsible for a crash. Even in relatively minor collisions, there are a variety of factors that can play a role in determining who was at fault. When multiple vehicles are involved in a crash, understanding who was at fault can be even more complicated. Those who have been injured in multi-vehicle pileups will need [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00May 23, 2021|Car Accidents|

What Are the Most Common Causes of T-Bone Collisions?

Of the various different types of car accidents and truck accidents that affect people in the United States, side-impact collisions are among the most dangerous. These accidents are often referred to as “T-bone collisions,” since when one vehicle strikes another vehicle from the side, the vehicles resemble a letter “T.” These types of collisions account for around 25% of all car accident fatalities. T-bone collisions can result in multiple different [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:08+00:00May 16, 2021|Car Accidents|

What Are the Most Common Reasons for Construction Zone Accidents?

There are many different types of dangers that affect drivers and others who use the roads. Construction zones are one issue that can increase the risks of car accidents. When driving in road work areas, drivers will often need to follow unfamiliar traffic patterns, and issues such as narrow lanes, abrupt edges, unexpected traffic stoppages, and construction equipment being operated close to traffic can put them at risk of being [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:08+00:00May 13, 2021|Car Accidents|

What Are the Most Common Causes of Head-On Collisions?

Car accidents can range from relatively minor bumps or scrapes to multi-vehicle pileups. While even minor collisions can result in injuries to drivers or passengers and damage to vehicles or other property, high-speed crashes are more likely to cause serious bodily harm or wrongful death. Head-on collisions are some of the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents. Those who have been injured in these types of crashes will want [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:09+00:00April 26, 2021|Car Accidents|

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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. To address this issue, the National Safety Council is recognizing April as Distracted Driving Awareness [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:10+00:00April 20, 2021|Car Accidents, Distracted Driving|

Do Hands-Free Devices Really Reduce Distracted Driving Accidents?

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 dangerous, and they are likely to lead to car accidents. To prevent collisions and protect [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:11+00:00April 3, 2021|Car Accidents, Distracted Driving|

Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Led to More Drunk Driving Car Accidents?

Over the past year, everyone has had to deal with changes in our lives related to the outbreak of the coronavirus. While most people have taken steps to protect themselves and others from being infected, such as staying home whenever possible, some people’s actions have put others at risk of harm. One key concern that has affected many people is the possibility that more people will drive while intoxicated due [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:11+00:00March 22, 2021|Car Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents|