To some, speed limits seem only impediments to a timely arrival at an intended destination. However, speed limits are in place in order to protect all users of the roadways in Wisconsin; ignoring them can have serious consequences. For example, police believe that...
Many people in Wisconsin and across the country are becoming more aware of the importance of physical activity. As a result, some choose a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise. Few people think that their healthy decisions could ultimately endanger their lives...
Thanks to advances in medical technology, patients can now be treated for issues that would have gone unresolved several decades ago. Despite these advances, patients in Wisconsin and across the country can still become victims of medical malpractice. For example, one...
While in their early twenties, most people in Wisconsin feel that they have their whole lives ahead of them. They likely have a variety of different goals they would like to meet while they still have the energy to do so. Unfortunately, the plans of one young woman...
There are many drivers in Wisconsin who obey all traffic signs and signals. They ensure that there are few, if any, distractions in the car while driving. Unfortunately, these precautions can sometimes do little to protect them from the negligent acts of others --...
Researchers, scientists and engineers often expend a great deal of effort attempting to learn how to save lives by making motor vehicles safer. Many such professionals have worked to determine car accident causes and how to prevent them. Unfortunately, some argue that...
In a single moment of inattention, often caused by something as seemingly simple as failing to notice that a traffic light has changed, a driver can cause an accident that will have long-lasting implications for many people. Unfortunately, when alcohol is combined...
Expectant parents are typically filled with excitement and anticipation over the impending birth of their child. Unfortunately, many people forget that having a child can be medically complex, placing both the life of the mother and the child at risk. Many in...
Drivers in Wisconsin likely expect certain hazards while they are driving. Wildlife unexpectedly entering a roadway or a driver who changes lanes without checking his or her blind spot could be anticipated and possibly avoided in some situations. However, most do not...
There are many actions that a driver can take that can increase his or her chances of causing an accident. For example, alcohol consumption has been a contributing factor in many fatal car accidents in Wisconsin over the years despite efforts to educate drivers of the...
