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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|

How Brake Problems Can Lead to Commercial Truck Accidents

Tractor-trailer trucks are a constant presence on the roads throughout the United States. A single commercial truck may travel thousands of miles each week, which can put significant wear and tear on the truck’s systems. When a truck’s equipment breaks down or does not function properly, this can lead to dangerous truck accidents. A truck’s brakes are some of its most important safety systems, and there are a variety of [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:14:33+00:00July 24, 2021|Truck Accidents|

What Are the Most Common Types of Injuries in Bicycle Accidents?

Drivers of motor vehicles are required to protect the safety of everyone on the road. In addition to people in other vehicles, this includes motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Unfortunately, drivers often fail to act safely, and if they do not fully pay attention to the road or violate traffic laws, they may collide with bicycles. Bicyclists who are struck by a motor vehicle can suffer multiple types of serious injuries. [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:14:33+00:00July 22, 2021|Bicycle Accidents|

How Heat, Humidity, and Summer Weather Can Lead to Car Accidents

During the summer, people spend more time outdoors and on the road. Unfortunately, as the weather heats up, the risk of car accidents increases. This is a major concern during the summer of 2021, which has seen record-high temperatures throughout the United States. Everyone can be affected by heat and humidity, and drivers should act safely and take all necessary measures to prevent collisions. If you have been injured in [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:14:34+00:00July 21, 2021|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Where Are Pedestrian Accidents Most Likely to Happen?

While collisions between vehicles can be dangerous, collisions between a vehicle and a person on foot are even more likely to lead to serious injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents can suffer multiple forms of bodily harm, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis, multiple broken bones, and severe lacerations that may lead to scarring and disfigurement. Pedestrians who have been injured after being struck by a [...]

Matthew Brady2024-01-11T20:55:13+00:00June 25, 2021|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney, Pedestrian Accidents, Wrongful Death|

Can I Pursue Compensation for Eye Injuries?

There are many types of serious injuries that people may experience in situations such as car accidents, assaults, or animal attacks. Injuries that affect the eyes can be especially difficult to deal with, since they can not only be very painful, but they can result in a loss of vision that may affect a person’s ability to work, drive, and carry on daily activities. Those who have experienced injuries to [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:06+00:00June 8, 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 Can PTSD and Emotional Trauma Affect an Injury Victim?

A personal injury can affect a person’s life in many ways. The physical injuries a person suffers are often the most obvious, since they will require medical treatment, and they may cause temporary or permanent impairments that affect a person’s ability to move around freely and return to their daily activities. However, a victim can also suffer “invisible” injuries that affect them emotionally. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common for [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00June 1, 2021|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

What Should Drivers Do to Prevent Bicycle Accidents?

Collisions between motor vehicles and bicycles occur far too frequently, and they are likely to lead to severe injuries for bicyclists. When a person on a bicycle is struck by a car or truck, they may suffer broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and serious sprains or dislocated joints. Even if a person is wearing a helmet, they may experience traumatic brain injuries, which can lead to temporary or permanent disabilities. [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00May 25, 2021|Bicycle 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|