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Common Driver Errors in Commercial Vehicle Collisions

Every year approximately 5,000 large trucks are involved in fatal crashes, according to the National Safety Council. Large trucks accounted for 9% of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes in 2020. Additionally, nearly 400,000 truck accidents occur each year. While the trucking company, cargo...

Wisconsin Truck Accidents Caused by Following Too Closely

A truck driver following the vehicle in front of it too closely is one of the most common causes of 18-wheeler truck accidents in Wisconsin.  Driver error is by far the leading cause of large truck accidents in Wisconsin and a truck driver following...

Construction Zone Car Accidents: Safety & Liability

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that approximately 700 people die in work zones each year.  With unexpected turns and detours, traffic cones, heavy construction equipment, workers present on the job site, and other potential hazards, all motorists must be careful in...

When Are Parents Liable for Teenager Car Accidents?

Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage. However, people who are otherwise recognized as children under the law are given the keys to a dangerous instrument when they are allowed to drive. If you are involved in a car accident with a...

Deadly Car Accidents on the Rise

Pre-Pandemic In the years leading up to the Coronavirus Pandemic, deaths from car crashes in the United States were declining.  This was due, at least in part, to safety engineering in cars including better safety crash ratings, pre-collision warning safety engineering and blind-spot monitoring. ...

What is a “Black Box” and How Can It Help My Truck Accident Claim?

If you were injured in a truck accident, it is important that you take immediate steps to protect your rights and preserve valuable evidence to establish fault for the crash. One important piece of evidence in truck accident cases is black box data. An...

Understanding Comparative Negligence in Wisconsin Car Accidents

If you were partially at fault for an accident, this does not necessarily mean you cannot recover compensation for your car wreck. However, it might complicate your claim and make it even more important that you have legal assistance from a qualified personal injury...

Can I Use Dash Cam Footage for My Wisconsin Car Accident Case?

Proving who is at fault for a car accident can be difficult. Often, cases devolve into he-said, she-said accounts. In these situations, objective evidence, like dash cam footage, can help provide a tie-breaker and ensure that accident victims can establish their right to recovery....

Truck Accidents Caused by Improperly Loaded Cargo

The truck accident lawyers from Mingo & Yankala, S.C. are dedicated to helping hold negligent trucking companies accountable for risky behavior. If you were injured because of improperly loaded cargo, we can help investigate your claim and identify the parties responsible for your injuries....

Who is at Fault for a Blind Spot Accident?

If you are involved in an accident, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault for the accident and how you can obtain compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. Blind spot accidents can be particularly confusing because they seemingly come out of...