In a society where more than half the population has a family pet or two, it is not uncommon to encounter animals wandering unaccompanied along neighborhood roadways. Whether the animal escapes from their yard or are not properly contained, owners are responsible for...
Traffic signs and signals are intended to not only control the flow of traffic, but are also meant to protect and keep commuters safe. When a driver is attentive to signs and signals and adheres to the laws for driving in Wisconsin, the roads are safer for everyone....
A rider on a motorcycle is typically more vulnerable than a driver in a car. Even when the motorcyclist wears a helmet that can protect him or her from head and brain injuries, the rest of the individual’s body remains exposed. It is, therefore, not uncommon for...
Motor vehicle accidents occur without warning and are capable of producing serious injuries to those involved. When an accident involves a motorcycle and a full-size vehicle, the injuries are more likely to be life threatening. Because there is no way of knowing when...
A car accident can occur for a number of different reasons, from distracted driving and drunk driving to inclement weather and auto defects. In Wisconsin, there are many things on the highways that can pose danger to a driver. However, what some may not realize is...
When a person is young, it is easy to believe that he or she is immortal. Many high school students around the country and in Wisconsin do not consider the fact that something seemingly innocent such as texting can lead to a car accident. Sending a text only takes a...
A Wisconsin psychiatrist is alleged to have over-prescribed medications to multiple patients in the past year, and perhaps even more in the years previous to that. Records indicate that he has already faced at least one medical malpractice case in the past. In light...
Every time a driver accesses a Wisconsin roadway, the risk of an accident exists. Commuters rarely expect a car accident to happen, often taking for granted the danger that is assumed when traveling in a motor vehicle. While many of the accidents that do occur cause...
Readers of this blog may remember an article about a woman who was allegedly driving drunk when she struck and killed a man who was on an early-morning bicycle ride. ("Wisconsin woman pleads guilty to killing biker in car accident," Jan. 28). The woman was sentenced...
Drinking and driving is a nationwide problem. Just about every adult encountered has had some experience with drinking and driving -- they either know someone who has lost a loved one to it in a car accident, have been arrested for it, or simply have not been caught...
