If you work construction in Wisconsin, you already know how important it is to take every precaution to protect yourself from worksite accidents. Even more important than using appropriate protective equipment, preventing injuries begins with thorough training and scrupulous caution. Construction accidents result in thousands of injuries and fatalities each year, leaving workers to re-evaluate… Continue reading Struck-by accidents among the deadliest in construction
Wrong-way crash on Wisconsin highway kills 3
Every deadly car accident is senseless. There is virtually no time when a fatal crash is anything other than a waste of life, because they are so random and often claim the lives of people who have done nothing wrong. An example from last January shows how this is far too common. Wrong-way accident A… Continue reading Wrong-way crash on Wisconsin highway kills 3
Automated systems may fail to prevent crashes
Many drivers in Wisconsin are enthusiastic about the potential of autonomous and semiautonomous driving cars. While advancing technology could lead to a future of self-driving cars, current electronic systems provide assistance to drivers as they navigate the roads. These systems are meant to make driving easier and safer not only for the vehicle’s operator but… Continue reading Automated systems may fail to prevent crashes
Distracted driving major cause of car crashes
Distracted driving can be one of the greatest threats that Middleton residents face on the road. Studies show that distracted driving behaviors are on the rise, even as public awareness grows about the danger of texting and using cellphones while driving. Those who text while they drive are a full six times more likely to… Continue reading Distracted driving major cause of car crashes