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...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Nov 14, 2017 | Car Accidents
In the Southeastern Wisconsin town of Lake Mills, authorities are working on piecing together the circumstances that led to a fatal crash. According to a preliminary car accident report, the collision occurred on a recent Friday evening. The investigation is ongoing,...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Oct 30, 2017 | Car Accidents
When a crash is caused by a driver who entered the highway at an exit ramp and travels in the wrong direction, there are typically many questions to ask. However, if such action leads to a car accident in which that driver dies, those questions will likely remain...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Oct 26, 2017 | Car Accidents
Motorists on Highway 23 in Wisconsin might have experienced delays on a recent Sunday evening while an accident investigation was underway. According to Font du Lac police, the highway remained closed for approximately two hours. This followed a multi-car accident...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Oct 10, 2017 | Car Accidents
Wisconsin motorists who were traveling in the area of New London on a recent Thursday evening might have experienced delays. This was caused by the closure of Highway 45 following a car accident that involved two vehicles. Police were busy with investigations at the...
