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Also known as white lining, lane splitting is the act of riding a motorcycle between lanes or rows of stopped or slow-moving traffic moving in one direction. In Wisconsin, lane splitting is illegal. In fact, California is the only U.S. state to allow lane splitting; the practice is currently prohibited throughout the rest of the […]

Suffering a serious injury is a challenging, disorienting experience. You may be facing exorbitant medical bills, time away from your job, and long-term changes to your life. If someone else caused your injuries, you may be unsure of your rights and how to move forward. If you are facing this situation, it is in your […]

Despite less driving in 2020, the yearly total of excessive speeding and fatal car accidents actually went up from 2019. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, auto accidents caused 593 deaths in 2020, up from 551 crash-related fatalities in 2019. As of May 30, 2021, there have been 166 deaths due to traffic wrecks […]

Nursing home residents have the right to live in an environment free of neglect and abuse. However, this right is violated when residents of nursing homes face one or more forms of abuse at the hands of staff members or other residents. Abuse is a broad term that encompasses a number of behaviors and actions. […]

Tractor-trailers and other large trucks require more space to make wide turns than smaller vehicles. When making a sharp turn to the right, for example, large trucks must first swing to the left in order to get enough clearance before executing a safe right turn. This type of turn often results in a traffic collision. […]

At one time or another, most of us have experienced frustration while behind the wheel of an automobile. However, when drivers allow their frustrations to lead to aggressive driving and road rage, they jeopardize the safety of themselves and everyone with whom they share the road. Aggressive drivers increase the risk for traffic wrecks and […]

The causes of car accidents are analyzed on a number of levels. How old was the driver? What kind of car was involved? What caused the wreck? While it is easy to get caught up in the statistics, it is important to realize these are more than just numbers. Accident statistics represent disaster, pain, and […]

If you have been injured in a hit and run accident, you need to know your rights. You may be facing high medical bills, pain and suffering, and time away from your job that you cannot afford. A car accident attorney can guide you through this difficult time, and help you pursue the full and […]

Tailgating, the act of following too closely behind another vehicle, is one of the most common causes of car accidents in Wisconsin and across the United States. Even at low speeds, rear-end collisions can result in serious injuries such as whiplash. It is important for drivers to maintain a safe distance between their vehicles and […]

When you entrust a family member’s care to a nursing home, you expect that your loved one will receive proper attention and be treated with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, cases of nursing home abuse and neglect happen far too often. When a loved one dies at the hands of a caretaker due to abuse or […]