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Study Shows Teenage Drivers with ADHD May Have Higher Risk of Car Crashes
Teenage drivers who have symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may have a higher risk of getting into car accidents, according to a recently-released study from the University of Pennsylvania. Researchers found teenage drivers who reported struggles with hyperactivity, impulse control and paying attention were more likely to speed and engage…
Read MoreCommon Reasons for Wintertime Car Crashes and How to Prevent Them
Milwaukee roadways are much more dangerous in the wintertime because of lower temperatures and the rain, ice and snow that come with those lower temperatures during winter. You can help protect yourself by knowing the common causes of winter car accidents and steps you can take to reduce your risk…
Read MoreHow Will Self-Driving Vehicles Affect Your Safety on the Road?
The January edition of the PKSD Newsletter, You Should Know, covers the future of self-driving cars and what these vehicles mean for you. While these vehicles could save thousands of lives each year, this technology raises many questions and presents a challenge for regulators and safety advocates. The newsletter briefly…
Read MoreWisconsin Right-of-Way Laws
Wisconsin has established clear right-of-way laws to help motorists avoid preventable accidents. The rules determine when one driver can go and others must yield. Despite the existence of these laws, many motorists fail to follow them and cause serious accidents. If you were injured because a motorist failed to give…
Read MoreCrackdown on Holiday Drunk Driving Begins Today, Continues Through New Year’s Day
The Holiday Season is a dangerous time to be on the road. Last year alone, 781 people were killed in drunk driving crashes between Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. This is why, starting today, state and local law enforcement will be stepping up…
Read MoreInternal Injuries That Often Occur in Auto Accidents
An internal injury is one of the most dangerous types of car accident injuries. If these injuries are not treated immediately, they can cause serious complications or death. If you suffered an internal injury from a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for…
Read MoreHow to Pursue Compensation After a Hit-and-Run Accident
Even though fleeing the scene of an accident is illegal in Wisconsin and every other state in the nation, drivers across the country continue to do it. These incidents are commonly known as hit-and-run accidents, and if you are involved in one it is critical to know the steps to…
Read MoreGuide to Car Accident Head Injuries
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in the nation. In 2013 alone, 383,293 people sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car crash, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These injuries are notoriously underreported so the actual number of head…
Read MoreSuffering PTSD After a Car Accident
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a lingering anxiety disorder that often follows a traumatic event in which the victim was at risk of acquiring a serious injury, dying or was physically threatened. When a victim survives a single-incident traumatic event, like a car accident, the victim may suffer from psychological…
Read More7 Tips to Help With Your Defensive Driving
Although you may be a safe and responsible driver, you can never assume the motorists traveling next to you are as well. To ensure your safety, you should always use defensive driving techniques on Wisconsin’s roadways. PKSD’s dedicated Milwaukee auto accident attorneys have provided these useful defensive driving tips that…
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