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Teen Car Accident Risks Increase During the Summer

The summer months can be dangerous for drivers, especially those who are younger and have less experience. The period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 deadliest days of summer” for teen drivers, since during this time, the rate of car accidents increases significantly. AAA reports that there were more than 7,000 fatal car accidents that took place during the summer months between 2010 [...]

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 [...]

2022-07-29T15:15:10+00:00April 20, 2021|Car Accidents, Distracted Driving|

5 Common Forms of Driver Negligence That Can Lead to Car Accidents

Driving is something that most people do every day, but even though it may be a routine activity, it can also be dangerous. Even when drivers are careful and take all precautions to protect their own safety, other drivers can make mistakes, and these errors may lead to car accidents that can cause serious injuries and extensive property damage. Victims who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents will want to understand [...]

2022-07-29T15:15:13+00:00February 24, 2021|Car Accidents|

Have Car Accidents Been More Common During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

For most of 2020 and the start of 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has limited people’s travel plans and led many employers to implement work-from-home policies. As a result, it is reasonable to expect that there would be less traffic on the roads and fewer car accidents. This has largely been true in Wisconsin, but the past year has also seen some disturbing trends regarding accident severity and fatalities, with many [...]

2022-07-29T15:15:14+00:00February 5, 2021|Car Accidents|

Can I Seek Compensation for Injuries in a Distracted Driving Accident?

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 [...]

2022-07-29T15:19:15+00:00April 21, 2020|Distracted Driving|

Wisconsin Cell Phone Laws for 2020: What Do Motorists Need to Know?

Distractions on the road can come in many forms. Drivers may lose focus on the road when they adjust the radio, reach for an item on the floor, check the GPS, apply makeup, or even stare out the window at something on the side of the road. Cell phone usage is one type of distraction that can lead to serious consequences. Together, all of these distractions have contributed to thousands [...]

2022-07-29T15:19:19+00:00February 7, 2020|Car Accidents|

Why Do More Car Accidents Occur During the Summer?

Common sense might make one think that the winter would be the season in which the most car accidents occur, since weather conditions like snow and ice make the roads more dangerous. However, statistics actually show the opposite to be true; the months between May and September are when the most deaths occur in motor vehicle accidents. So why is this the case? There are a number of reasons, including: [...]

2022-07-29T15:19:48+00:00July 19, 2019|Car Accidents|

How Do Distracted Driving Laws Protect Against Motorcycle Accidents?

While everyone who uses the road faces some level of danger, motorcyclists are particularly at risk of injury. Since they do not have the protection that cars and trucks provide to their occupants, motorcycle riders and passengers are likely to be seriously injured in a motorcycle accident.  Distracted driving is one issue that can endanger motorcyclists, since even when a driver is fully attentive, they may not see motorcycles on [...]

2022-07-29T15:19:55+00:00July 5, 2019|Motorcycle Accidents|

Distracted Driving Responsible for 10 Percent of Traffic Fatalities

Distracted driving may not be a new issue, but its growth since the development of mobile devices has brought a new awareness to this deadly driving behavior.  In fact, a recent analysis of 1.4 million copies of police records from Ohio State University determined that almost half of all crashes within the state involved a distracted driver. Although that analysis was conducted in another state, national statistics indicate that distracted [...]

2018-06-11T09:48:00+00:00June 11, 2018|Distracted Driving|

Audi Takes Aim at Distracted Driving with New Technology

Distracted driving causes an estimated nine deaths each day and at least 1, 000 injuries, yet drivers continue to use their cell phones while behind the wheel. The car manufacturer, Audi, is trying to combat those statistics with a new type of technology. Learn more about their efforts, discover what rights you may have if a distracted driver injures you or someone you love, and obtain information on how an [...]

2017-12-21T09:54:00+00:00December 21, 2017|Distracted Driving|
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