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Safety Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents When Driving During the Spring

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 [...]

admin2019-04-16T14:43:29+00:00April 16, 2019|Car Accidents|

How Drunk Driving Increases The Risk of a Car Accident

On April 5th, 2019, three people were fatally injured in a car accident outside of the Village of Bristol. The three passengers were killed when a drunk driver who was traveling at speeds over 100 mph rear-ended their vehicle, causing the car to flip into a ditch. The tragic accident was a sobering reminder of the dangers of drunk driving. If a member of your family is injured in a [...]

admin2019-04-11T16:00:41+00:00April 11, 2019|Drunk Driving Accidents|

Why Are Car Accidents So Common for Teenage Drivers?

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 [...]

admin2019-04-09T16:02:28+00:00April 9, 2019|Car Accidents|

How Drowsy Driving Can Lead to Dangerous Car Accidents

On Friday, March 22, 2019, a Prarie du Chein man was lucky to survive after he drifted off the road and crashed his vehicle into a guardrail. After the accident, which occurred in Wisconsin’s Beetown Township, the driver was rushed to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. According to the Grant County Sheriff's Department, the man lost control of his vehicle after falling asleep at the wheel. Today, [...]

admin2019-03-29T14:40:00+00:00March 29, 2019|Car Accidents|

How Reckless Driving Can Lead to Dangerous Car Accidents

On Sunday, March 17th, 2019, two people were fatally injured in a car accident in Jackson, Wisconsin. The accident occurred when a 52-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle as he drove on Country Highway NN, swerved into the other lane, and collided with another vehicle. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. While investigations are ongoing, members of the Washington County Sheriff's Department believe that [...]

admin2019-03-26T16:03:04+00:00March 26, 2019|Car Accidents|

What Should I Do After Being Injured in a Hit and Run Accident?

In February 2019, a 54-year-old Wisconsin man was fatally injured in a hit-and-run accident in Milwaukee. The injuries occurred when the man was attempting to fill potholes, and he was pinned up against his vehicle. According to Milwaukee police, the driver fled the scene after colliding with the man and his vehicle. Hit-and-run collisions can be incredibly terrifying, and they are unfortunately quite common throughout the United States. According to [...]

admin2019-03-21T14:49:52+00:00March 21, 2019|Car Accidents|

How to Protect Elderly Drivers from Car Accident Injuries

In February 2019, an elderly woman was fatally injured in a car accident on Wisconsin’s I-43 highway. The woman lost control of her vehicle and swerved off the road. By the time emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene, the woman had already passed away. This incident demonstrated the risks faced by many elderly drivers. Studies have shown that elderly drivers are more likely to be involved in motor vehicle [...]

admin2019-03-15T17:33:27+00:00March 15, 2019|Car Accidents|

Loss of Consortium After a Wisconsin Car Accident

Being a victim in a car accident does not just affect the victim. When someone is seriously injured or even fatally so, it affects loved ones closest to him or her. In many cases, life not only changes financially but physically and emotionally as well. Spouses and children who once had a husband, wife, father or mother who provided love, companionship, comfort and physical needs, often suffer lasting effects from no [...]

admin2018-06-26T09:36:00+00:00June 26, 2018|Wrongful Death|

First Steps After an Auto Accident Can Impact Your Claim and Right to Compensation

After a car crash that has caused injury, victims expect to receive fair compensation for any injuries or losses they have sustained. Sadly, that is not what usually happens. After all, insurance companies do not make millions by treating victims fairly. Instead, they work hard to find any and every reason they can to deny and reduce the claims of injured motorists. Thankfully, there are some ways that drivers can [...]

admin2017-12-22T09:15:00+00:00December 22, 2017|Car Accidents|

Five Things You Should Never Do After an Auto Accident

Car accidents can be a frightening experience. Unfortunately, adrenaline, fear, and possibly even a misplaced sense of fault or regret – all normal byproducts of an accident – can get in the way of your personal injury case. Learn how to maintain your composure and discover the five things you should never do after a car accident with help from the following information. Assume the Damage is Minor While, at [...]

admin2017-08-22T09:34:00+00:00August 22, 2017|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|