Appleton Law Blog
Older vehicles are raising crash risk for teens, seniors
In August 2020, the journal Traffic Injury Prevention published the results of a large-scale study showing how teens and adults 65 and older are raising their car crash risk more than ever by driving older, smaller vehicles. If you owned an older vehicle and had a...
Wisconsin School Bus Law
The law throughout Wisconsin states vehicles approaching a school bus displaying flashing red warning lights from the rear, or opposing lanes, must stop no closer than 20 feet from a stopped bus. The exception is Milwaukee, where aldermen chose to wait for further...
AEB on large trucks could reduce rear-end crashes by 50%
Wisconsin residents who feel anxious when driving around large trucks should know that the same safety features that are in their vehicle can equally benefit truckers. Advanced driver assistance systems boast adaptive cruise control, blind-spot alert, intelligent...
Car accidents resulting in femur fractures
One of the most frequent and severe injuries after a Wisconsin traffic accident is a fractured femur. This is the bone that is above your thigh. A break can have serious consequences for you in both the short and long term. This will require hospitalization and...
Netradyne survey uncovers common distracted driving behaviors
From February to March 2020, the AI firm Netradyne held an online survey on distracted driving, and 1,248 people participated. All had a standard driving license, were 18 or older and used a car at least once a week. The survey results should be of interest to drivers...
How Social Security benefits are split between ex-spouses
Before finalizing a divorce, Wisconsin residents should do their homework about how benefits are divided in an equitable distribution state. Though most marital assets must be split "fairly," there are exceptions for things like Social Security benefits, which are...
Classification of sexual assault
When someone engages in non-consensual sexual contact with someone else, it is considered sexual assault in Wisconsin. Consent, in this case, refers to words or actions by a competent person indicating that they agree to the activity. In Wisconsin, sexually assaulting...
Why attorneys report prenups are on the rise
Couples in Wisconsin who are getting married may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. The American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers conducted a survey that found a significant rise in the number of couples asking for prenups. This is no longer a document...
Statistics and causation in U.S. truck accidents
No one in Wisconsin wants to be involved in an accident with a big rig. The standard passenger vehicle is no match with respect to size, and there is always significant damage. Not only are personal injuries almost always a result, but fatal injuries are very common...
How to arrive at a custody schedule
Perhaps the most important part of a Wisconsin divorce agreement is the custody schedule that the parents create. When there is a realistic schedule in place early on, it can reduce the risk that the two parents end up fighting in court. Accordingly, parents will need...
