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Top Five Distractions While Driving
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of serious traffic accidents in the United States, and all drivers should always strive to pay close attention to the road when behind the wheel. A driver who diverts his or her attention from the road for any type of distraction, even if only for…
How to Protect Yourself From Winter Weather Accidents
Weather-related accidents are all too common in Wisconsin over the winter months. The presence of ice and/or snow on the roads or poor visibility caused by winter storms can result in motor vehicle accidents throughout the winter months. How should you be preparing yourself and your vehicle for winter? What are some ways you…
Can You Get PTSD from a Car Accident?
A car accident can cause damages of multiple types, including physical injuries, property damages and financial losses. However, we often overlook the emotional and mental conditions that can result from the traumatic event of a car accident. What is PTSD? Can you get PTSD from a car accident? Can you sue for an auto…
Ensuring Proper Tire Tread to Get Ready for Summer
When summer rolls around, many drivers start to take vacations and lengthy drives to a myriad of locations. With the summer tends to come a substantial amount of rain, which is why it’s so important that the tread of your tires is in good condition. Even when it’s not raining, the only way to…
What to Do After a Hit and Run Accident
Even a minor collision or accident can often be a disorientating and emotionally trying ordeal, especially in situations where the other driver chooses to flee the scene. Knowing what to do following a hit and run helps to ensure that accident victims are better able to protect themselves as well as their long-term interests….
Non-Physical Damage Resulting from Accidents
If you have recently been in a car accident, you may wonder if you can file a claim for damages against the at-fault driver. It is a common misconception that if you were not injured in a car accident, you will not be able to file a claim for compensation. If you have suffered…
Little Known Crash Stats in Wisconsin
No one who’s ever been involved in a car accident expected to be in that accident. That sentence sounds so obvious, so completely simplistic that it almost sounds stupid. Think about it for a second, though. Every single person who’s ever been involved in a car accident, whether a fender bender up to a…
Vehicle Maintenance to Prevent Crashes in Wisconsin
All car accidents have a significant impact upon those involved in such incidents. In many instances, car wrecks will leave its victims with extensive and expensive repairs, as well as higher insurance premiums. However, on some occasions, accidents can result in far more severe consequences, such as bodily injury. Proper maintenance on vehicles can…
Why Traveling in Snow in Wisconsin is So Dangerous
Driving in snow can be quite dangerous and, in most cases, is ill-advised. That said, it is sometimes unavoidable for people who must perform everyday activities like going to work, transporting their children to school, and carrying out necessary errands. There are a number reasons that this action can be considered dangerous. Freezing Occurs…
Understanding How Weather Impacts Car Crashes in Wisconsin
Many people try to drive safely during bad weather conditions. Unfortunately, an innocent mistake can end up causing an accident. A person can be considered negligent even if weather conditions made driving more difficult. Responsibility will often be determined by driving as a reasonable person would under similar circumstances. When driving in ice, snow,…