It is no secret that text messaging while driving causes car accidents. Text messaging is by no means the only distraction drivers face, but it is currently one of the most prevalent. Many states across the nation have passed laws prohibiting the practice, imposing...
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How to Avoid Car Accidents in the Summer
Although it can seem counterintuitive at first, the summer is actually one of the most dangerous times of year to drive. Although the lack of snow and ice on the road and the longer daylight hours seem like they would reduce the number of collisions on Wisconsin...
Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash is the injury that can occur when the head is jerked forward, then rapidly snapped backward. It can be extremely painful for the victim and cause him or her to suffer complications like chronic headaches. When whiplash occurs because of a preventable...
FIGHT COMPLACENCY ON SUMMER SAFETY NIGHT
The National Safety Council recently reported that motor vehicle deaths rose by 9% in the first 6 months of 2016 over 2015, and 18% over the same period in 2014. After years of downward trending, deaths have been on a steep curve upwards. According to the CEO of the...
Common Car Accident Injuries in Wisconsin
On average, about 30,000 people in Wisconsin are injured each year in motor vehicle crashes, according to official figures from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Most injuries are superficial and require only minor medical attention. Tragically, many accident...
8 Driving Safety Tips to Follow in 2017
With the start of the new year, take the time to assess your habits and focus on creating safer, healthier ones. Use the following safety tips to make yourself a safer driver and reduce your risk of being injured in a car accident. 1. Adjust your Driving to your...
Have you Checked your Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverages?
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is the portion of your automobile insurance policy that allows you to recover compensation if you are injured in an accident involving a driver who either does not have automobile insurance or whose policy’s coverage limits...
Things You Should Always Do Right After an Accident
How to Protect Yourself After a Car or Truck Accident No one plans to be in a car accident, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be prepared for one. Adrenaline, injuries and high emotions following an accident can make it difficult to think clearly. Even though...
What are the Top 5 States for Drunken Driving?
States where the most people drink and drive Although drunken driving doesn’t occur as often as it did in the past, this activity remains one of the most common criminal offenses. About 290,000 Americans suffered injuries in 2013 auto accidents that involved...
Different Car, Same Insurance Company
Hiring a car accident attorney when there’s a potential conflict of interest with the insurance company Handling insurance claims after a car accident is confusing enough, but what do you do if the other party has the same insurance company? This potentially knotty...