Motor Vehicle Collisions

What is the Average Car Accident Settlement Amount?

Victims of car accidents have the right to file a legal claim in Wisconsin to recover their losses. These legal claims are generally insurance claims against a negligent party’s insurance company. Most car accident claims end in a settlement. This means the injured victim...

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Car Accident Litigation

Extensive preparation goes into building and trying a car accident case. When that car accident involves severe injuries, multiple parties, a governmental entity, or another complicating factor, the time and work spent on that case easily doubles. Car accident attorneys use expert witnesses to...

The Impact of Speeding on Motor Vehicle Accident Liability

Drivers have a duty to act reasonably and carefully behind the wheel. Part of this duty includes following state and federal traffic laws.   When drivers choose to speed, they breach any duty of care owed to fellow drivers and passengers on the road. They...

T-Bone Car Accidents in Wisconsin: Who is At Fault?

T-bone car accidents, also called side impact collisions, occur when one car crashes into the passenger side of another creating a “T” shape. The most common cause of T-bone accidents is a driver turning directly in front of oncoming traffic. T-bone car accidents are...

Statute of Limitations for Filing a Wisconsin Car Accident Claim

The aftermath of a car accident can be chaotic. Victims with serious injuries may have difficulty transferring from the hospital to a rehabilitative or home environment. There are medical billing issues, insurance company calls and correspondence, and mounting personal matters on the home front....

Delivery Truck Accident: What Happens Next?

Delivery truck drivers owe fellow motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians a duty to exercise reasonable care and caution when operating their vehicles. When drivers choose to violate or ignore this duty, innocent people can suffer debilitating accidents and property loss. If you were injured in...

Common Mechanical Problems That Can Lead to a Car Accident

Mechanical problems account for over 44,000 car accidents a year according to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As a driver, it is vital to know the common mechanical problems that can lead to a car accident. This information...

How is Liability Determined in a Milwaukee Multi-Car Accident?

Multi-car accidents can be confusing for personal injury sufferers. Will one party or multiple parties bear the cost of your medical bills and property loss? What if you were partially responsible for another driver’s injuries? Drivers and insurance companies rarely admit liability for a...

[Analysis] Motor Vehicle Collisions by Neighborhood: Milwaukee

At Mingo & Yankala S.C., we work with victims and families that have been impacted by motor vehicle collisions.  For this reason, we have worked on creating several road safety resources to help motorists in Wisconsin understand the dangers on the road.  This includes...

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,...