The aftermath of a car accident can be a whirlwind of emotions, from shock and disbelief to worry and concern. These early minutes and hours can even be so chaotic and adrenaline-fueled that you might not realize you suffered an injury. You may think an injury you...
Car Accidents
How to handle a driver experiencing road rage
Drivers have dozens of small interactions every day with others in traffic. Usually, these interactions are short and unemotional. They make eye contact and nod at one another across an intersection with a four-way stop. They gesture to each other when turning and...
What drivers need to know as deer breeding season begins
As many Wisconsin residents already know, October and November are peak mating season for local deer. That means they’re moving around a lot. Unfortunately, that means crossing roads. That can be extremely dangerous for the deer and for people. The number of...
When should you increase the safe following distance?
Drivers observe traffic rules to maintain road safety, including the safe following distance. You need to follow the 3-second rule between your vehicle and the one ahead. The easiest way to calculate this is using a fixed object on the road, such as a traffic sign or...
Can your GPS cause an accident?
People are often quick to blame their GPS for an accident. And there are those who claim that these systems are responsible for around 200,000 annual accidents. They blame things like incorrect directions, inaccurate maps, distracted driving and much more. But is it...
Here come the 100 deadliest days on the road
Every year, there’s an uptick in serious accidents involving young drivers over the summer. As a result, many people now refer to this as the 100 deadliest days of summer. They essentially start at Memorial Day and end on Labor Day, encompassing the time when many...
An admission of fault could affect your car accident claim
If you are involved in a car accident, it is essential to handle the situation properly, given the high stakes. This means avoiding actions that could negatively impact your ability to recover damages from liable parties. A common mistake people often make after a car...
Help keep your teen safer this prom season
Prom season is upon us, and on its heels are graduation and the parties and end-of-school celebrations. If you have teens, you likely worry about their safety while participating in these typical high school events. There’s nothing like keeping the lines of...
Spring means easier driving… doesn’t it?
While the ice and snow are very much a possibility across Wisconsin, we’ve officially moved out of winter. The days are getting longer and warmer; the roads start to clear. It’ll soon be a much less treacherous time to drive. Except, this also means there will be new...
There’s a real danger to cellphone addiction
Some people laugh about cellphone addiction. They wish they wouldn’t use their phone so much or they jokingly complain about being on their phones too often. In some cases, that person’s significant other may complain that they spend too much time on the phone and...