2023

Is a Tire Blowout an At-Fault Accident?

Tire blowout accidents are a significant cause of auto accident-related injuries and even deaths in the US. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, there are around 33,000 tire-related crashes and 2,000 tire blowout accidents annually. Victims may wonder whether a tire blowout is...

Who Is At Fault in a Rear-End Collision?

When seeking compensation for the losses, victims must prove fault to be able to get compensation. In most cases, the law assumes that the rear end or approaching driver is at fault since they are required to keep safe following distance. An attorney can...

What to Do After a Pedestrian Car Accident in Wisconsin

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were around 104,000 emergency visits and 7000 pedestrian deaths due to car crashes in 2020. Sadly, over 8,000 pedestrians died the following year from car accidents. This shows how pedestrians are vulnerable and...

How to Get a Car Accident Police Report in Wisconsin

After being involved in a car accident in Wisconsin, you are supposed to record the immediate events of the incident with the police. The Wis. Stats. § 346.70 requires drivers to record a car accident report with the police after an incident. Usually, you...

What is the Average Settlement for an 18-Wheeler Accident?

Many people often ask, "What is the average settlement for an 18-wheeler accident?" especially when commercial trucks are common on Wisconsin highways. As a truck accident victim, you naturally wonder how much your injury claim should be worth. It is challenging to pinpoint an...

What if the Person at Fault for My Accident is Deceased?

In many car accident injury cases, an injured person may be entitled to pursue compensation for their physical, financial, and emotional losses. The payment for these losses usually comes from the at-fault party's insurance company. Sometimes, the worst happens, and someone dies in a...

Understanding Teen Driving Statistics: Causes and Prevention

Understanding Teen Driving Statistics: What Parents and Teens Should Know When a teenager gets their license, it is a rite of passage. Parents are often shocked when they go to get insurance coverage for their teen because the rates are incredibly high. Many people...

Who Is At Fault In a Sideswipe Accident?

Sideswipe accidents can be confusing situations. These collisions happen when the side of one vehicle hits the side of another vehicle, often when one driver departs from their lane or changes lanes when it is unsafe to do so.  You rarely see this type...