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
Wisconsin accident kills man and 4-year-old boy
Authorities announced that a 4-year-old boy injured in a June 14 two-vehicle accident in Wood County has died. A 32-year-old Manitowoc man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Deputies from the Wood County Sheriff’s Department have determined that the crash was caused by a dump truck that failed to yield at a… Continue reading Wisconsin accident kills man and 4-year-old boy
During 100 deadliest days, teen drivers must be more cautious
Parents in Wisconsin with newly licensed teens should be concerned when summer break rolls around because this coincides with what are called the 100 deadliest days: that is, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It’s during this time that the number of teen driving crash fatalities tends to rise. The number of such… Continue reading During 100 deadliest days, teen drivers must be more cautious
Why rural roads can be more dangerous
Wisconsin drivers may approach driving on a rural road with a feeling of overconfidence. In a way, that is exactly what makes rural roads more dangerous than any other kind of highway. The isolation encourages drivers to do things that they ordinarily would not do when they think that they are sharing the road. Rural… Continue reading Why rural roads can be more dangerous
OSHA oversight does not extend to small farm injuries
Farming is one of the deadliest industries in Wisconsin and across the U.S. with workers, many of them young, being killed by heavy machinery. Oftentimes, these accidents come about as a result of owners neglecting OSHA safety standards. Yet OSHA can do nothing about it in the case of small farms. Specifically, farms with 10… Continue reading OSHA oversight does not extend to small farm injuries
Subcompacts and sports cars have highest rate of fatal crashes
Drivers of subcompacts and sports cars in Wisconsin should be aware that these vehicle types tend to have the highest rate of fatal accidents. This was the conclusion of a study by iSeeCars.com. The automotive research firm analyzed the fatal crash rate of model 2013-2017 vehicles and found that, on average, 2.6 of them would… Continue reading Subcompacts and sports cars have highest rate of fatal crashes
What to do when a driver is aggressive
Wisconsin motorists may be faced one day with an aggressive driver, which is why they need to know how to safely handle such a situation. It all starts with avoiding any actions that can make the matter worse. People should not make any hand gestures, honk the horn or flash the headlights. They should not… Continue reading What to do when a driver is aggressive
More coffee means possibly higher risk for truck crashes
Many large-truck crashes in Wisconsin are the fault of the truck driver. Perhaps you were involved in one yourself, in which case you want to know exactly how the driver was negligent. The fact is that truckers can become negligent in many different ways and that some of the things that are meant to keep… Continue reading More coffee means possibly higher risk for truck crashes
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