By Attorney Thomas Brown Shopping for a car can be a daunting task. Factor in the desire to purchase a pre-owned vehicle and the job can become doubly disparaging. While we can’t make the shopping component of the process easier, we can provide a few tips to give you the best chance of a favorable end […]
Unpeeling Wisconsin’s Lemon Law By Attorney Thomas Brown After the purchase of a car, most owners assume that it will be smooth driving ahead. While this is generally the case, sometimes things don’t go as planned and unwanted issues occur. The following blog offers insight in the Lemon Law in the State of Wisconsin, and what […]
Eight Laws Used Car Buyers Should Know By: Attorney Thomas Brown The following is the last post in our three part series on Knowing Your Rights When Purchasing a Car. In our previous posts we provided information on tips to keep in mind when buying car as well as input on Wisconsin’s Lemon Law which covers […]
In the year 2000, the State of Wisconsin enacted the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Law in an effort to reduce the number ofaccidents and deaths among young drivers. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), “Only 6% of all Wisconsin-licensed drivers are ages 16-19, but drivers in this age group account for 16% of all […]
Ask any parent and they will tell you that the safety of their children is paramount to any other job they perform. Keeping a child protected can seem like a daunting task giving the dangers that seem to lurk around every corner. Driving in the car with a child is no exception. Car accidents put […]
Late in 2010, the State of Wisconsin adopted a law, section 346.89(3)(a), Stats.,which banned texting and driving. The law was designed to stop individuals from composing or sending texts, emails or in any other way creating typed messages via their cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. The law was designed in the hopes of reducing […]
Ask anyone who has been in a minor fender bender or other car accident and they will tell you that there were many other ways they would have rather spent their day. Even minor accidents can often add up to major headaches given the expense of repairs, injuries, rental cars, time off work and just dealing with […]
Imagine driving down an icy two-lane county highway on a winter night, when suddenly an oncoming car swerves into your lane, headed right toward you. As you find yourself inches away from a head-on collision, you make a snap decision to pull the wheel to the right-rather than into the line of oncoming traffic. While […]
With the onset of warmer weather, people are taking to the roads more frequently for vacations, errands or just a casual Sunday drive. This increase in driving habits can also increase your risk for accidents ranging from minor fender benders to serious collisions. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of ten considerations […]
Car accidents occur unexpectedly and even with insurance, property damage and personal injury costs can cause strain on any financial situation. One of the goals of a personal injury attorney is to help alleviate this burden. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, an average of over 100,000 car accidents occur each year with tens of thousands of people […]