These days, the ways that police officers and the public interact are a huge issue. On a personal level, when a police officer stops you, you want to do what you can to protect your rights without making the situation tenser than it has to be. This can be a delicate...
Year: 2020
How business owners can protect themselves during a divorce
A divorce in Wisconsin doesn't just mean the end of a relationship. In some cases, it can also mean the end of a business. Here's how you can protect yourself during a divorce and keep your former spouse from intruding on your business. How can business owners protect...
When a broken nose results from a car accident
Unexpected accidents are always a possibility when drivers in Wisconsin are on the road. The injuries that can occur from car accidents can be painful and affect the injured person for weeks, months or even years. One injury that is common in car accidents is a broken...
Business owner concerns during divorce
Business owners in Wisconsin may be especially concerned about the effects of a divorce on their enterprises. After all, the financial complications of the end of a marriage can persist long after the personal and emotional issues have been sorted out. With...
Specialized financial assistance in high-value divorce
Divorces are never easy for any Wisconsin couple. Marriages that have lasted for a significant time or those where couples have collectively earned considerable incomes over a shorter period can still be complicated when marital property is being distributed. One of...
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...