Wisconsin

When one vehicle is hit from behind by another vehicle, suddenly and without warning, that is known as a rear-end auto collision. These types of rear-end car collisions can be very serious, depending on the vehicles’ speed, the road layout, the size and weight of the autos involved, or the number of cars situated near …

Busses served passengers for almost 18 million miles throughout 2019, according to the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). Bus rides are the main source of transportation for many people in the city, from everyday commuters to occasional tourists and more. Serving such a large population comes with natural risks of accident occurrences. If you or …

Truck accidents are a dangerous and prominent problem on Wisconsin’s roadways. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), there were more than 8,000 large truck accidents in Wisconsin in 2019. Unfortunately, truck accidents can be particularly damaging when it comes to victims’ finances and health. If you experienced an accident that involved a large …

Injuries happen every day and contribute to a large number of hospital visits. While injuries can lead to unexpected hardships and expenses, you can recover with the right care and assistance. However, many injury victims do not have the funds saved to handle recovery expenses. Fortunately, you can get help with your expenses from the …

While riding a motorcycle is an enjoyable pastime, it can be one of the most dangerous ways to travel. The design of the vehicle offers riders little protection to supplement their protective gear. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), there were more than 1,800 motorcycle accidents in the state in 2019. Of these …

A side-impact collision accident, also known as a ‘T-bone accident’, takes place when one car smashes into another at an approximate 90-degree angle. It happens when one vehicle is traveling through an intersection and another fails to stop at a stop sign or goes through a red light, and crashes directly into the side of …

A driver involved in an accident has a legal obligation to stop and report the collision to the police as quickly as possible. However, in some cases, a driver who causes a crash flees the scene, leaving a person in another vehicle who may have been injured to call for help or wait for someone …

Imagine you’re driving southbound on a Milwaukee street one night, and you are driving to pick up your friends. Then, all of a sudden – CRASH! Another car has slammed into yours, and glass is everywhere. It appears that the other driver ran a red light, and smashed into the back end of your car, …

When you go out, you should expect that you will not be injured on other people’s property. They have an obligation to make sure that their space is safe, especially if it is open to the public. If they fail to do this, and you are injured as a result, your injuries may give you …

If you are injured in a car accident, you will typically file a claim with the other driver’s auto insurance policy. Things could get complicated if the other person did not have insurance. You may be able to file a claim with your own company under your uninsured motorist coverage. If you were seriously injured, …

Head-on collisions, also known as frontal crashes, often result in devastating injuries. When two vehicles collide head-on, drivers and passengers in both cars may suffer head trauma, back and neck injuries, broken bones, and other types of serious harm. If you were involved in a head-on collision, you may have been rushed to the hospital …

Police officers have a duty to keep the public safe. They have a responsibility to apprehend criminals, especially those who have committed violent crimes or who pose a danger to the public at large. To achieve those aims, police officers sometimes pursue suspects at high speeds. When engaging in pursuits, officers must balance the risk …

Whether you realize it or not, you rely on the services of security professionals virtually any time you are in a public space, at an event, or going about your daily life. Security companies and personnel are often hired as a third party by business owners, property managers, individuals, and others to help ensure a …

When you are the victim of illegal activity or wrongdoing such as consumer fraud, you could feel helpless. While you are suffering because of the unscrupulous activities of others, it is important to remember that you have options. When illegal activity affects many individuals at once, they can collectively file a class action lawsuit against …

Getting rear-ended by a large vehicle like a truck or bus and suffering a whiplash injury is a tough thing for anyone to experience. Whiplash is a common injury found in car accidents and can also be a result of other accidents. Whiplash can take place in a split second when your car gets slammed …

In old Hollywood films, car chase scenes often featured a car crashing and smashing into several other cars, lamp posts or buildings, before flipping and spinning and rolling over into a heap of twisted metal. But in all those crashes, it seemed that the hero always walked away unscathed. Unfortunately, Hollywood films don’t always portray …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over 2,800 fatalities occurred due to distracted driving in 2018 alone. With the increase in technology, many drivers are often distracted while talking on cell phones or texting while driving. Distracted driving can result in car accidents that cause fatalities or serious injuries. If you were …

If your loved one died unexpectedly because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you may have the legal right to pursue justice on their behalf. Although no amount of money will ever replace your loved one, you have the legal right to hold someone accountable for actions that led to your family member’s death. You …

A failure to yield accident occurs when one driver fails to acknowledge another driver’s legal right of way on the road. There are specific laws that require drivers to yield to other drivers under certain circumstances. When a driver fails to yield the right of way to another driver appropriately, serious accidents may occur, resulting …