On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Jun 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
A Wisconsin man, 28, suffered serious injuries after being thrown from his vehicle in a head-on crash. He did survive the incident, but he had to be rushed to a medical center for treatment. The crash happened on Sunday, May 24, right around 7:55 p.m. The man was...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | May 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
It’s wise to do all that you can to be a safe driver. This generally means becoming a defensive driver, actively attempting to keep yourself safe and following all traffic laws. Just don’t put too much stock in your own abilities. You can still get injured in an...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
When someone engages in distracted driving practices, such as texting and driving, they rarely think about the people that they may hit if they get into an accident. It’s easy enough for them to just think of it from their own position. They know it puts them at risk,...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Apr 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
Most people understand that texting while driving is very dangerous, but they may not understand what the law says. Part of the confusion stems from the fact that there isn’t a federal law for the average driver of a passenger vehicle regarding texting and...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Mar 19, 2018 | Car Accidents
A national transportation research group recently expressed concern over the number of drivers older than 65 years who are involved in crashes in Wisconsin. According to a study, there are fewer older drivers in Wisconsin compared to the rest of the country; however,...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Mar 14, 2018 | Car Accidents
People in Wisconsin do not always pay enough attention to the risks they face when getting into other people’s cars. Similarly, not all drivers realize that the safety of passengers is their responsibility and that any negligence can lead to a car accident and...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Feb 13, 2018 | Car Accidents
Many collisions on Wisconsin roads are caused by distracted drivers. Multiple things can cause distractions, including cell phone calls and text messages. Even a moment’s distraction — especially in snowy conditions — can cause a driver to cross over...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Jan 16, 2018 | Car Accidents
Drivers in Wisconsin may not always realize that they are responsible for the safety of their passengers. If a driver’s negligence causes a car accident that kills or injures a passenger, he or she may be held liable for damages. A recent collision on Highway 38...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Dec 28, 2017 | Car Accidents
When people reach the age of eighty, their families usually prepare themselves for their loved ones’ inevitable deaths, which may not be far off. However, accepting the deaths of elderly loved ones who died in a car accident that was caused by another...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Dec 18, 2017 | Car Accidents
In Wisconsin, the number of car accidents after the first snow typically shows a significant increase. The same likely applies to the number of personal injury lawsuits that follow due to drivers’ negligence or failure to adjust their driving techniques to suit...
