As more people become aware of the need for exercise and the consequences of excessive gasoline consumption on the environment, more people seem to be turning to alternative forms of transportation such as bicycles. Unfortunately, those on bicycles can be placed at...
There are many safeguards in place to protect people using the country's roadways. There are traffic lights, concrete barriers and guardrails, to name a few. Unfortunately, in some cases the only thing preventing a serious accident is a strip of yellow painted on the...
Across the country, states are working to improve their roadways, resulting in many construction sites. Such sites can create safety concerns and certainly require that drivers pay close attention to their surroundings as well as traffic safety signs, in order to...
In many ways, the smartphone has revolutionized life. Within one tiny device, a person has maps for wherever they may need to go, entire libraries in addition to the ability to communicate through phone calls, texts and emails. Despite all of the benefits of the...
Car accidents happen in Wisconsin daily. The severity can range from a minor fender bender to a major accident with serious injuries or worse. In a situation where a person is injured in a car accident that was caused through no fault of their own, it may be helpful...
Most people who have never experienced such a loss cannot fathom the pain of losing a child. Unfortunately, one family is struggling to cope after their son was killed in a Wisconsin car accident. It is unclear at this time if criminal charges have been filed against...
For a person running late, a traffic light can be a nuisance. The temptation may be there to simply ignore the light, especially if there appears to be little traffic in the area. However, traffic lights are in place for a specific reason — to protect drivers...
Everyone can appreciate listening to music during the daily commute. For drivers and passengers in Wisconsin alike, little thought is given to the routine motions that are involved in reaching out to adjust channels or volume. However, it only takes a second of...
It is an unfortunate reality that not all drivers are as aware of their surroundings as they should be when navigating Wisconsin roadways. This inability to remain present during the act of driving can lead to a preventable car accident, which -- depending on the...
Stopping at a stop sign may seem like a simple task for drivers to follow. Unfortunately, failure to stop at an intersection with a posted stop sign is often determined to be the cause of preventable collisions. A car accident that occurs due to this factor can have...
