On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Sep 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
Drivers have many distractions to deal with then they’re on the road. These include everything from passengers in the vehicle to cellphones. However, some people are shocked to think about how billboards on the side of the road might impact drivers’ ability to operate...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Aug 17, 2020 | Car Accidents
One of the first things to do after a car accident, other than calling for police and medical help, is to exchange insurance information with the other driver. Everyone knows this. Unfortunately, not everyone on the roads in Wisconsin will have an active insurance...
On behalf of Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth, S.C. | Jul 7, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car accidents are scary and stressful experiences. The shock of the collision can disorient even the most veteran driver and cause them to make mistakes. Wisconsin law requires that accident reporting follow a specific protocol based on the seriousness of the crash....
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...
