hit-and-run accidents Archives - Herrling Clark Law Firm

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 [...]

Protect Yourself with UM-UIM Auto Insurance Coverage

Uninsured motorist coverage (UM) and underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) is insurance coverage that may provide benefits to you if you are in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver. Most states require such coverages and another handful are creating insurance verification systems to track or identify uninsured drivers. Unfortunately, a law passed under Governor Walker removed the statutory requirement in Wisconsin for driver's to carry UIM coverage. UM coverage [...]