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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|

Is There an Increased Risk of Car Accidents in the Spring?

Dangerous motor vehicle accidents can take place at any time of year. However, while drivers may be aware of the risks that they face due to inclement weather conditions during the winter, they may not realize that driving during the spring can also be dangerous. This may be especially true in 2021; while fewer vehicles have been on the road over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:11+00:00March 19, 2021|Car Accidents|

What Should I Do After a Car Crash in a Construction Zone?

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reports that over the past five years, there have been almost 2,700 annual car wrecks in work zones, with the spring and summer construction season accounting for a large portion of these accidents. During this time, 50 people have died and 5,200 people have been injured in work zone accidents. The risks of accidents in road construction zones continue to this day, and if [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:15:17+00:00December 9, 2020|Car Accidents|

Construction Crews Taking a Break Off Over Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest for travel in more than a decade, and for good reason. Employment is up, gas prices are down, and families and friends are ready to celebrate. With some 766, 000 Wisconsin residents expected to travel out of town and 693, 000 expected to hit the highways, road crews are taking off for the extended weekend. Unfortunately, that does not eliminate [...]

admin2017-05-25T09:11:00+00:00May 25, 2017|Construction Site Accident|

New Law Makes the Use of Cell Phones in Construction Zones Illegal

Cell phone use while driving is a serious problem in Wisconsin, and throughout the United States. A dangerous habit, no matter where you are, it can be especially problematic in work zones, where things can change in an instant and workers are often present. Wisconsin has responded to the issue by passing a new law that will make it illegal to use a cell phone and drive while in a [...]

admin2016-08-25T10:16:00+00:00August 25, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|