Car Accidents

Are you ready for the final holiday weekend of the summer? Getting caught up in fun and forgetting to practice safe driving can be easy. Click the link here for some tips on how you can stay safe on the roads this weekend. Read more here.

If you plan to file a claim for personal injury due to a car accident, you will need an accident report. If the police were called to the scene of the accident, they should have completed a report. If not, follow the link here to learn how to report the accident yourself and obtain copies of the paperwork. https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/crsh-rpt/default.aspx#:~:text=You%20can%20obtain%20an%20official,and%20print%20crash%20reports%20online.

The middle back seat is the worst place for a child, right? Actually, it is the safest! This seat is furthest from impact or airbags in the event of a collision. If you have more than one child, it is recommended that you place the child who needs the most protection in the center. What’s the Safest Seat for Kids…

When examining the causes of car accidents, don’t overlook the changes we make to our clocks twice each year. Some studies have shown a negative health impact every time we change the clocks, including an increase in car accidents. https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2022/03/16/daylight-saving-time-bill

Thankfully, the dogs had no injuries when they were checked after the crash happened according to the Big Bend Fire Department. The Waukesha Sheriff’s Department is investigating the cause of the crash. Van carrying 16 dogs from Austin animal shelter rolls over in Wisconsin

Wisconsin saw an increase in fatal accidents in 2020 despite fewer people commuting due to the pandemic. Will 2021 continue the troubling trend? Source: https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/statistics/final.aspx

As Waukesha continues to mourn, the accident serves a tragic reminder of the dangers facing pedestrians. Even a holiday parade is not safe from recklessness and negligence. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/11/22/us/waukesha-parade-crash

The regulations will take effect as early as 2026. Source: https://www.wsaw.com/2021/11/10/congress-creates-new-requirements-automakers-prevent-drunk-driving/

Possible injuries include: -Internal organ damage -Road rash -Spinal chord injuries -Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) These are just some of the devastating injuries that can result from a motorcycle accident. If you or a loved one have suffered a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another individual, contact our personal injury attorneys. The team at Gatzke and McFadden Law…