Pedestrians in Wisconsin and elsewhere are more likely to be struck and killed by late-model SUVs than they are by cars, according to a recent study. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study was published in June. New SUVs still risky for pedestrians Due to advances in safety technology, U.S. traffic fatalities have significantly… Continue reading More pedestrians killed by SUVs than cars
Can a venue be held liable for an NFL fan’s heart attack?
Wisconsin is a great state for football fans from the high school level right up to the Green Bay Packers and other NFL teams. If a medical emergency arises while you’re attending a game, you would hope for a reasonable level of emergency medical care. One fan’s death from a heart attack during a recent… Continue reading Can a venue be held liable for an NFL fan’s heart attack?
Large truck fatalities are on the rise
Anyone who’s bought a car in the past decade knows that safety features are always improving. The general trend on U.S. roads reflects this. Motor vehicle accidents with fatalities are down almost all the way across the board. The one exception to this is large truck accidents. Wisconsin drivers need to be aware that accidents… Continue reading Large truck fatalities are on the rise