Distracted driving of any form is inattentive and irresponsible driving.  Distracted driving accidents are under-reported and hard to prove, but there is evidence to suggest that the problem is on a steady incline.

Cognitive skills are used to safely operate a motor vehicle because they are directly related to a driver’s ability to make informed decisions. Our brains use cognitive skills to think, learn, read, remember, reason and focus. Effectively processing new information and retaining previous knowledge allows one to plan ahead and foresee potential problems before they happen.

Accidents do occur in European traffic circles or “roundabouts” as we call them here in the U.S.  However, they are designed to prevent the more serious accidents.  Traffic moves in a single direction which means that dangerous crashes including right-angle, left-turn or head-on collisions are less likely to happen.

The first stage of investigation after an auto accident is to gather evidence.  The on-the-spot investigation is typically performed by a police officer, or officers who have been called to the location of the crash.

Injuries to the head, broken bones, back injuries, neck sprains or deep lacerations can send you to the emergency real quick.  What may seem as a small accident could lead to a major injury or fatality. 

Halloween is a scary night of ghosts, goblins and other spooky costumes. If you’re like many people, you’ll be connected closely to your phone; after all, you never know when you may need it.

We are a bicycle-friendly state where vehicular cycling is a common sight, especially during the warmer weather months.  Like most states, there are laws in our state to protect bikers from cars.  However, it’s easy to understand why these laws may be challenging to enforce.  For the cycling enthusiast, this places more emphasis on the importance of awareness and self-perseverance.

A personal injury term that is sometimes heard more often during the winter months is called, “slip, trip, or fall.”  However, injuries resulting from a slip, trip or fall are not limited to weather-related hazards such as slippery sidewalks, slick floors, and ice-covered steps.  Sometimes, torn carpet, inadequate lighting, lack of railing, change in floor level,…read more

Many factors contribute to the risk of being involved in a collision such as distracted driving, driver skill, speed and the environment.  This time of year, dangerous driving conditions such as slippery roads, snowstorms, and low visibility should be expected to happen suddenly.  However, many Wisconsin commuters still find themselves ill prepared when bad weather…read more

Spring in Wisconsin means the re-introduction of cyclists on roadways.  Drivers must be highly sensitive and aware of who they are sharing the roads with to avoid common errors that can become deadly to a cyclist. Although a bike is a far more vulnerable mode of transportation, in Wisconsin, bicyclists are still considered “vehicles.”  This…read more