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Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations
Given their sheer size and weight, large trucks like tractor-trailers and other commercial motor vehicles have the potential to cause serious damage to Wisconsin drivers. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles, coupled with the normal risks of driving, can lead to devastating consequences. The Department of Transportation prescribes strict regulations for the…
Important Records to Obtain After a Truck Accident
After you suffer injuries in a Wisconsin truck accident, you could find yourself with thousands of dollars in medical bills, missing out on weeks or even months of work, and long-lasting injuries and disabilities that you have to manage. You may be able to obtain compensation for your truck accident injuries and losses through…
How to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer
The odds are that most Wisconsin residents will, unfortunately, be involved in a car accident at some point in their driving careers. In many cases, motor vehicle collisions do not result in serious injuries. However, when a large truck is involved, the resulting property damage and injuries are usually much more serious. One of…
What Does Car Insurance Cover?
Wisconsin is a mandatory car insurance state. This means that every Wisconsin resident who operates a motor vehicle must have and maintain a personal auto insurance policy that adheres to the State’s rules for minimum coverage. In Wisconsin, drivers are required to have a minimum of $25,000 in automobile liability coverage to cover injury…
Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes take responsibility for caring for millions of elderly Americans every year, and those elderly individuals have loved ones who depend on the nursing homes to provide safe, clean, and nurturing environments for older adults. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a common trend, with many Americans over the age of 65 reporting at…
Top Five Distractions While Driving
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of serious traffic accidents in the United States, and all drivers should always strive to pay close attention to the road when behind the wheel. A driver who diverts his or her attention from the road for any type of distraction, even if only for…
How to Protect Yourself From Winter Weather Accidents
Weather-related accidents are all too common in Wisconsin over the winter months. The presence of ice and/or snow on the roads or poor visibility caused by winter storms can result in motor vehicle accidents throughout the winter months. How should you be preparing yourself and your vehicle for winter? What are some ways you…
How Commercial Truck Drivers Can Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents and traffic fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 5,500 people are killed each year on U.S. roadways, and an estimated 448,000 are injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted driving. Any kind of distracted driving…
Can You Get PTSD from a Car Accident?
A car accident can cause damages of multiple types, including physical injuries, property damages and financial losses. However, we often overlook the emotional and mental conditions that can result from the traumatic event of a car accident. What is PTSD? Can you get PTSD from a car accident? Can you sue for an auto…
What Happens if You’re in an Accident with an Uninsured Driver?
Car accidents are stressful under any circumstances. However, when the driver who hits you has failed to maintain insurance, things suddenly become even more complicated. Will you be responsible for your property damage? What about any medical bills? Is there something you can do to minimize your losses in an uninsured driver situation? Do…