Comparative negligence assigns degrees of fault or liability to you and other parties involved in a car accident. Courts use this doctrine to determine how much each party must pay for damages. By understanding comparative negligence and its implications, you can...
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Drowsy driving and work-related sleep disruption
Drowsy driving is a significant cause of motor vehicle accidents. Measuring the impact of tired driving is difficult. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsiness contributed to 91,000 accidents in 2017. However, they say that many...
Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents
When you are behind the wheel, you need to be attentive every second. A momentary lapse in attention when you are driving can have serious or fatal consequences. In addition to being mindful to avoid distractions, you also need to be conscientious of other drivers on...
What types of car accidents can lead to serious injuries?
Depending on countless factors, vehicle occupants can suffer devastating injuries in a collision. From broken bones and head trauma to crushed appendages and paralysis, drivers and passengers face severe injuries that could require extensive medical treatment. Based...
Tips for safe driving in winter weather
Even though Wisconsin residents are accustomed to the changing seasons, poor weather still presents a deadly environment for drivers. No matter your age or experience level, driving in snowy, icy or windy conditions can quickly lead to serious collisions with...
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...
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...
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...