Since 2009, the number of deaths and injuries related to semi-trucks have increased 17% and 28% , respectively. And, in the last six years, Congress has been left with few alternatives to remedy some of the major contributing factors behind everyday dangers on the highway. The solution was to forge a bill that, on one hand, might […]
Wisconsin Implements Alcohol Biomarker Testing
/in Operating While Under the Influence/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPThe state of Wisconsin is pursuing a new method of curbing repeat offenses for drunk driving. State officials are going to begin testing people with repeat OWI convictions for “alcohol biomarkers.” These are residual molecules that can show the history of a person’s drinking. The idea is to use these biomarkers to attempt to identify people who […]
Drunk Driving Accidents: Bad Memories That Last Forever
/in Operating While Under the Influence/by Rashar MortonRecently, a significant amount of civil lawsuits involving personal injuries caused by drunk drivers are being filed with state courts around the country, including Wisconsin. Sadly, the harsh criminal penalties and lengthy periods of incarceration associated with drunk driving have not done enough to deter drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel. The Centers for Disease Control and […]
Marijuana and OWI Charges
/in Operating While Under the Influence/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPYou can be charged with OWI in Wisconsin any time you operate a motor vehicle with a detectable amount of a restricted controlled substance in your blood. Wisconsin is therefore known as a “zero tolerance” state when it comes to driving under the influence of marijuana. How and under What Circumstances Do the Police Test for Marijuana […]
Why You Should Request an Administrative Hearing If Arrested for OWI
/in Operating While Under the Influence/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPEverybody makes mistakes from time to time, and when there is alcohol involved, mistakes are more likely. One major mistake that Wisconsin residents often make leads to an OWI charge (operating while intoxicated). If you have been arrested for OWI, it is very important to act quickly and retain an experienced OWI lawyer to help you […]
What You Need to Know about Field Sobriety Tests
/in Operating While Under the Influence/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you are pulled over and the police suspect you are operating your vehicle under the influence of alcohol, you will likely be asked to perform field sobriety tests. The three tests most commonly used by law enforcement in Wisconsin and nationwide to determine if you are operating your vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), in order of reliability […]
SAFE Act: Are Heavier Trucks Coming to Wisconsin Roadways
/in Truck Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPSeptember of 2015 brought a new bill for Congress to contemplate regarding trucks on United States highways. Wisconsin Representative Reid Ribble introduced a bill to allow larger, heavier trucks on American roadways, called the Safe, Flexible, and Efficient (SAFE) Trucking Act (the SAFE Act). The SAFE Act is allegedly drafted in a manner that will increase highway […]
Truck Accidents: Safety Advocates Appalled by Trucking Highway Concessions Made in New Highway Bill
/in Truck Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPSince 2009, the number of deaths and injuries related to semi-trucks have increased 17% and 28% , respectively. And, in the last six years, Congress has been left with few alternatives to remedy some of the major contributing factors behind everyday dangers on the highway. The solution was to forge a bill that, on one hand, might […]
Determining Who Is at Fault for a Truck Accident
/in Truck Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPTruck accidents often cause catastrophic injuries. Just like with other kinds of motor vehicle accidents, human error is often to blame for truck accidents, but understanding all the causes of a truck accident can be complicated. There may be several different people in addition to the driver who are partially responsible for a truck accident. Understanding […]
Could Samsung’s “Transparent Safety Truck” Improve Safety on the Road?
/in Truck Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAfter months of experimentation, Samsung is officially releasing its transparent “safety truck” for safety and efficacy testing in Argentina. Designed to allow drivers to see what is in front of the commercial vehicle, it gives kind of a “see through” effect to help drivers determine if it is safe to pass around. But could this […]
Following Motorcycle Laws in Wisconsin Help Keep Drivers Safe
/in Motorcycle Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMotorcycle drivers face special challenges when on the road. Without the use of safety restraints or a car’s structure to possibly protect them, their performance when driving is extra important. However, knowing the motorcycle laws of Wisconsin can help keep drivers safe. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) has created a 51-page handbook for motorcycle owners with explanation […]