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What Happens After a Hit-and-Run Accident in Wisconsin?

A hit-and-run accident occurs when the driver of a vehicle collides with a person, object, or another vehicle and then leaves the scene without providing any identification or offering help. Hit-and-run accidents are criminal offenses in Wisconsin and other states. Wisconsin’s Hit-and-Run Laws Criminally,...

What is a Jackknife Truck Accident?

A jackknife truck accident occurs when a truck trailer swings around to meet the cab forming a “V” shape. The name comes from the angle made when folding a pocket knife. When a truck jackknifes, anyone and anything in the immediate vicinity is in...

Camp Lejeune Litigation Updates [2023]

Our website contains a lot of useful information for anyone living in Wisconsin who was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  Here we will keep you up-to-date on the latest information concerning the August 10, 2022 Camp Lejeune Justice Act and...

How Do Roof Crush Accidents Happen?

A roof crush happens when a vehicle’s roof support pillars are not strong enough or in the right place to support its weight in a motor vehicle accident. This lack of stability allows a vehicle’s roof to collapse inward towards the passenger compartment. Roof...

The Prevalence of Truck Driver Fatigue

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) defines fatigue as the result of physical or mental exertion that impairs performance. Common causes of truck driver fatigue include: Inadequate sleep; Extended work hours; Strenuous work or non-work activities; and A combination of other factors. The...

The Impact of Driver Drug Use on Truck Accidents

There is no better way to judge the impact of driver drug use on truck accidents and the trucking industry overall than to turn to the industry’s governing agency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or FMCSA. The FMCSA regulates and provides safety oversight...

The Three Types of Distracted Driving

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving. While all types of distracted driving are dangerous, texting is the riskiest. Texting takes a person’s eyes off the road for at least five seconds....

Child Car Safety Laws in Wisconsin

Properly securing children in age-appropriate child safety seats saves lives. In 2020 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 607 children under age twelve lost their lives in car crashes and more than 63,000 were injured. Of the children who...

Third-Party Liability in Milwaukee Truck Accidents

The majority of motor vehicle accidents involve passenger vehicles. Generally, these accidents are caused by one or both of the drivers involved.  The costs and injuries associated with a motor vehicle accident can be devastating for anyone involved; however, the chances of lifelong disability...

Milwaukee Car Accident Statistics

Every year, thousands of people are involved in car accidents in the Milwaukee area.  In fact, from 2008 through 2022, over 202,000 collisions occurred that either caused significant property damage or killed or injured at least one person. At Mingo & Yankala, S.C., we...