Category: Accidents and Personal Injury
Adverse weather and road conditions can contribute to car crashes that cause serious injuries. But adverse weather alone doesn’t often cause accidents. Who is responsible when weather and road conditions cause car accidents? While it depends on the specific facts of the motor vehicle accident, drivers are largely responsible for driving safely and adjusting to […]
After an accident, it rarely takes long before an insurance adjuster starts asking pointed questions about what you were doing when the crash happened. Were you speeding? Did you see the other car coming? Did you do all you could to avoid the collision? Some injured people in Wisconsin hear this and assume that any […]
While many accidents are a single person’s fault, others happen because of mistakes by several different people. Sometimes, the person who’s injured in an accident may share responsibility for causing it, in which case the comparative fault rule comes into play. The rule makes every at-fault party, including an injured person, responsible for a share […]
If you got injured on someone else’s property in Wisconsin, such as by slipping and falling at a business or getting bitten by an unrestrained dog, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. You have the right to hold a negligent property owner accountable under Wisconsin premises liability law if they […]
Fault in Wisconsin car accidents is determined by a preponderance of the evidence. This evidence might include traffic camera footage of the accident, testimony from eyewitnesses who saw what happened, and physical evidence like skidmarks on the road surface. If a court concludes that it is more likely than not that a driver’s actions caused […]
Dashboard camera footage can play a pivotal role in car accident cases. As more vehicles are equipped with these cameras, understanding the potential value of dash cam footage in car accident cases has become increasingly important for drivers and injury victims alike. What Is Dash Cam Footage? Dash cam footage is video recorded by a […]
When you get hurt in a Wisconsin car accident, the typical first steps are to exchange information with the other driver and then file a personal injury claim with their insurance company. But that isn’t possible if the at-fault driver leaves without stopping. So, what can you do after a driver flees the scene? Injured […]
The financial expenses related to a car accident can be devastating. From extensive vehicle repairs and sky-high medical bills to time out of work, even a relatively minor crash can significantly disrupt your life. Beyond the obvious expenses are the hidden costs of car accidents, adding unexpected challenges to an already stressful situation. If you […]
General Motors recently announced that it’s recalling over half a million vehicles under its Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands due to engine safety issues. Anyone who receives a notice related to the GM vehicle recalls should take their car to a dealer as soon as possible. If you’ve recently noticed issues with your GM car […]
A spinal cord injury can cause debilitating physical and emotional injuries that can affect a person long after an initial accident. Many survivors need long-term care as a result of their injuries, but worry about how they will afford it. In Wisconsin, individuals can seek compensation for future expenses to help ease the financial burden […]