Even if everyone is unhurt, the moments after a car accident can be jarring and confusing. Most people find themselves struggling to think of all the information they should get before the scene clears. Consider writing down the following list and keeping it handy...
Car Accidents
What is fault?
At the center of every motor vehicle accident is this question of fault. Who is at fault? Who is liable? Where does the fault lie? Fault – in a very basic sense – is the legal responsibility for an accident. In Wisconsin, fault is a complicated topic because we have...
Signs of distracted driving
When you’re driving, you should have your eyes on the road at all times. Until there are real other options for getting around without driver attention, you have to pay attention. However, your skill and attention aren’t the only things that matter. You must worry...
Will electric vehicles lead to more devastating accidents?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of driving because they are popular and offer a low-emission transportation opportunity. And now, thanks to recently passed federal legislation, they will likely begin to be cheaper to buy for everyday Americans. However, there...
How to look closely at car crash data in Wisconsin
Looking at car crashes and fatalities statistics can give you an abstract view of the safety of Wisconsin’s roads. However, seeing the data laid out on a map offers a significant perspective. In looking at Channel 3000's traffic incident map, you can draw certain...
Important evidence in personal injury crashes
In most situations, someone will advise you to "never settle," but that advice is not necessarily valuable for personal injury matters. The vast majority of personal injury cases end with a settlement. However, there is a difference between a settlement and a "good"...
Get your driving teen ready for school.
It's never too early to begin the "back to school" work for your kids. And if your kids are driving, that back-to-school work means a little more than before. Your kids are entering a new phase; they're driving and have new independence. Unfortunately, that means they...
Who can you sue if a driver was uninsured?
There is little worse than finding out that the at-fault driver in your case was not insured when they hit you. Whether their insurance lapsed or they intentionally did not carry it, you are now in a position where you may have to fight to get fair compensation. You...
What is the future of car safety?
Historically, advances in car safety technology centered on protecting the driver in the case of a crash. In the last decade or so, that perspective on car safety has slowly shifted to crash avoidance through driver-assist technologies. Newer technologies coming may...
Does this intersection need a light?
A busy intersection seems like an accident waiting to happen. You'd often see someone advocating for a light there, but is that the right choice? Not always. Sometimes a light makes things worse There have been multiple studies on the topic of road safety as it...