Car Accidents
Roundabouts Being Introduced In Wisconsin
I cant get right! Look kids! Big Ben, Parliament! Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in European Vacation Roundabout intersections arent new to Wisconsin, but to many Wisconsin drivers roundabouts may be a unique experience. Roundabouts are designed to redirect traffic without bringing traffic to a complete stop. In terms of safety, some…
Read MoreCar Accident Victim Awarded $275,000 Verdict
Attorney Rich Kalkhoff won a $275,000 verdict on behalf of a Wauwatosa man who was injured in a Milwaukee County auto accident in July of 2005. Joe Cerniglia, 39, stopped at the traffic light at N. 68th Street and W. Bluemound Road in Wauwatosa. While he waited, another vehicle pulled…
Read MoreElderly Car Crash Deaths Drop
A recent study performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that elderly drivers (70+) are safer than they were a decade ago. The study revealed the following: Between 1997 and 2006, fatalities fell 21% despite a 10% rise in the number of those in the age group. The…
Read MoreTeen Driver Safety Week
This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and this years theme is Ride Like a Friend. A major focus will be on teens to make better decisions such as not riding with inexperienced drivers, refraining from distracting behavior and always wearing a seat belt. About half of the teens who die in…
Read MoreBuckle Up for the Budget
Click it or ticket! This time Wisconsin law makers may mean it. The state of Wisconsin could be given up to $20 million by the federal government for changing its seat belt law by July 1st allowing officers to stop vehicles when they suspect drivers arent wearing seat belts. Under current…
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