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Student Injured In Walworth Bus Crash
March 6, 2012One student was injured when his school bus crashed Friday afternoon in Walworth County.
According to reports, five students from Bigfoot High School were on board the bus just before 3 p.m. Friday on Beloit Road near Prairie View Road in Walworth when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle and it ended up in a ditch.
The injured student suffered a minor head injury and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The crash is under investigation.
If you or your loved one has been seriously injured in a school bus accident, contact your Wisconsin personal injury attorneys today for a free, initial case evaluation.
One Killed In Snowmobile Accident
February 27, 2012One person has died and five were injured in a weekend snowmobile accident.
According to reports, the 45-year-old man was killed when the snowmobile broke the ice on Beaver Dam Lake, which is near Madison. Officials said the snowmobilers were heading north on the lake when they hit open water. Some of the people were pulled out by witnesses before additional help arrived.
The accident is under investigation by both the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office.
If you or your loved one has been injured in an accident with a recreational vehicle, we may be able to help you. Contact your Wisconsin personal injury attorneys today for an initial case evaluation.
Girl, 8, Killed In Milton Crash
February 15, 2012An eight-year-old girl from Fort Atkinson was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Milton.
According to officials, a vehicle carrying four people, including the 8-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy was hit by another vehicle driven by a 55-year-old from Janesville.
The eight-year-old was pronounced dead at a local hospital and the 5-year-old boy is being treated at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison. The three adults, along with a passenger in the vehicle that hit the first vehicle were all treated and released at area hospitals.
The accident is still under investigation and no citations have been issued in connection with the crash.
If you or your family has suffered a tragic loss or injury in any type of motor vehicle accident, it is important to speak with a Wisconsin personal injury attorney immediately to discuss your case. You may be entitled to compensation for your loss. Call us today for a free, initial consultation.
Man Sentenced In Hit-And-Run Death Of Wheelchair-Bound Man
February 12, 2012The man who hit and killed a wheelchair bound man last January in Green Bay with his truck before fleeing the scene was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday.
Forty-year-old Mark Sperber was convicted last November in the 20-year-old man’s death. Sperber had told investigators he thought he had hit a trash can, which is why he did not stop. Witnesses at the scene reportedly said he initially stopped, but quickly continued on his way. Officials said Sperber had consumed three strong drinks in the hour prior to the crash.
The victim had been riding down the street because the sidewalks were snow-covered at the time of the crash.
If you or your loved one has been seriously injured in an alcohol-related accident, you may be able to recover fair compensation. Contact our experienced Wisconsin alcohol-related accident attorneys for a free, initial consultation of your case.
Proposed Laws Would Toughen Penalties For Operating ATVs, Snowmobiles Drunk
February 4, 2012Proposed changes to current laws would increase the severity of consequences for operating recreational vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
According to a recent article published on jsonline.com, alcohol is involved in about 75 percent of snowmobile fatalities yearly in Wisconsin. A public hearing was held Tuesday discussing an Assembly bill, which would toughen Wisconsin’s current laws regarding drunken operation of snowmobiles, ATVs and boats.
Currently, if someone is found guilty of operating a snowmobile while under the influence, they face a $600 fine. If found guilty of operating an ATV or boat under intoxication, they face lesser fines. The citations for different offenses are not linked so if a person is cited for operating a snowmobile under the influence as a first offense, that same person could simultaneously face first offenses for operating an ATV or a boat, instead of face a 2nd or 3rd offense.
If laws are amended as proposed, anyone operating a snowmobile, ATV or boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol would be suspended for 12 to 16 months on the first citation. A second offense within five years of operating any recreational vehicle while intoxicated would face a fine of up to $1,100, jail time of up to one year and a suspension of any recreational vehicle licenses for six to 12 months.
The proposed changes would also link all types of recreation vehicles together, so a violation on one type of vehicle would count against all types.
If you or your loved one has been seriously injured in any type of recreational motor vehicle accident, you may want to speak with an experienced Wisconsin motor vehicle accident attorney today. Call for a free, initial consultation.
One Killed, One Injured In Sunday Morning Crash
January 29, 2012One man died and another was seriously injured in an early Sunday morning crash.
According to officials, the 22-year-old driver from Reedsville and his 22-year-old passenger from Brillion were driving west on Manitowoc County JJ about 1:40 a.m. when the driver missed a curve. The truck they were in rolled over and landed in a ditch, killing the driver. The passenger was cut out of the truck and flown to a hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash is under investigation, but officials said neither of the men were wearing seat belts and they do not believe weather played a role in the crash.
If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or your loved one has been killed in a car or truck accident, you need an experienced Wisconsin car accident attorney by your side to help fight for fair compensation. Contact our offices today for a free, initial consultation.
Police Search For Driver, Vehicle In Fatal Hit-And-Run
January 21, 2012Police are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run accident that killed a 58-year-old woman Wednesday evening.
According to reports, the accident happened at North 33rd Street and West Villard Avenue about 5:40 p.m. when the woman was attempting to cross Villard Avenue. Officials said she was hit by two additional cars after the initial accident because she was in the roadway. Those two drivers stopped, but police are still searching for the driver of the first vehicle.
Police do not have a car description, but are asking anyone who witnessed the accident or who has any information to come forward.
If you or your loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident, contact the Wisconsin car accident attorneys at Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. by calling 715.365.5060 today for a free, initial case evaluation
Two Injured As Car Crashes Into House
January 13, 2012Two people were critically injured and two are homeless after a car crashed into a house early Sunday morning in Green Bay.
According to reports, emergency crews arrived at the house on North Locust Street just before 4 a.m. to find the 2012 Chrysler 300 nearly inside the one-story ranch and falling into the basement. The rear wheels were on top of the basement wall.
A tow truck was called to the scene to retrieve the vehicle so the two people trapped inside the car could be freed. Those two occupants had to be cut out of the vehicle before they could be taken to a local hospital.
The occupants of the house were sleeping at the other end of the house when the crash occurred. Neither of them were injured. The house was so badly damaged it had to be condemned.
The investigation is continuing into the cause of the crash.
If you or your loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident, contact the Wisconsin car accident attorneys at Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. by calling 715.365.5060 today for a free, initial case evaluation.
Mom Charged In Crash That Killed Daughter, Injured Another Daughter
January 4, 2012A mother of two young girls has been charged in an accident that killed one of them and critically injured the other one.
According to reports, a 27-year-old from Milwaukee was driving about 2 a.m. when she slammed into a parked semitrailer.
Her 10-year-old daughter was killed in the crash. The daughter had been riding in the passenger seat of the car. The driver’s 5-year-old daughter was critically injured in the crash.
Officials said the driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.107 and may have been distracted by the five-year-old at the time of the crash.
The driver has been charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle and causing death while driving on a suspended license. She is being held at a county jail and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a crash by a drunk driver, you need an experienced Milwaukee car accident attorney fighting to help you recover due compensation. Contact our offices today for a free, initial consultation.
Three Teens Killed In High-Speed Crash
December 21, 2011Three teens were killed in a high-speed crash Tuesday evening in Eau Claire.
A 13-year-old, her 14-year-old boyfriend and 15-year-old friend were killed in the accident. Two other teens were seriously injured. The 13-year-old was also two months pregnant, according to reports.
The crash occurred on a hilly road known as “Tickle Road.” The 15-year-old was driving at the time of the crash.
If you or your loved ones have been seriously injured or killed in a crash, contact the Wisconsin accident attorneys at Cannon & Dunphy today to find out how we can help you. We will evaluate your case and help determine if you may be entitled to fair compensation.
