Winter is coming, which means that inclement weather is on the way. According to the Federal Highway Administration, it also means a spike in traffic accidents. While Wisconsin drivers are familiar with driving in ice and snow, they may not be so familiar with the legal ramifications for it, particularly if there is an accident. Although […]
Bicycles have become increasingly popular over the past decade as the cost of gas has risen and people have taken a more active interest in the health of the environment. In fact, according to statistics published by a bicycle industry magazine, bike sales have increased more than five percent over the past three years alone. While this […]
Wisconsin has a large amount of open land, perfect for riding ATVs on, and with winter approaching, it will soon become time for people to start breaking out their snowmobiles as well. While these vehicles can be fun for experienced, responsible riders, they also pose a danger. According to statistics compiled by the Wisconsin Department of Natural […]
Deer collisions are a common problem for Wisconsin drivers, but it pays to be extra vigilant during the end of the year since it is their mating season, the time when deer are most active. In fact, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s statistics, there are over 18,000 deer collisions in Wisconsin every year, […]
Any traffic accident has the potential to cause death or serious injury, but truck accidents can be especially problematic. A truck’s sheer size and weight can mean that truck accidents are especially likely to result in fatalities. In fact, according to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, large trucks represented only four percent of vehicles on […]
Despite the fact that many people may likely end up involved in a lawsuit at some point in their lives, most people do not understand the way that a lawsuit progresses. It can be a good idea for people who are about to file a lawsuit to understand the phases it goes through. This enables […]
Motorcycles have become more popular in the past ten years among Wisconsin residents. For every 100 residents, there are 5.9 registered motorcyclists and over 515,000 registered motorcyclists. With the increasing popularity of motorcycles, there has also been an increase in accidents. According to statistics in the 2012 Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Facts Book, 112 motorcyclists or their passengers […]
Wisconsinites are used to dealing with the cold and the ice that come along with winter, but these conditions can still pose a danger to people. One of the most common dangers is from slick sidewalks covered in ice. In fact, worldwide there are hundreds of thousands of deaths each year from falls, according to statistics compiled […]
Large trucks pose a unique danger to other drivers on the road. Their massive size makes it harder for their operators to see what is around them, harder for their operators to turn, and harder for their operators to bring them to a stop. Additionally, their extra mass means that large truck accidents can be especially serious. […]
It is never easy to go through the loss or severe injury of a loved one in an accident, and no amount of compensation can fully heal them. However, the law does offer a variety of claims to ensure that the careless people responsible for their injuries are held responsible. One important claim that is discussed […]