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A look at cognitive distraction and hands-free cellphones

Although talking and texting on a hand-held cellphone is not illegal for Wisconsin drivers, the dangerous practice takes thousands of lives throughout the United States every year. As a result, many people have started using hands-free cellphones as a way to continue engaging in business while minimizing visual and manual distractions. Companies market hands-free cellphones […]
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Wisconsin Safe Driving in Autumn

Trips along the Wisconsin scenic routes in autumn to enjoy the explosion of changing foliage and crisp air can be invigorating. They are a top tourist draw in the Badger state, with Travel Wisconsin offering the 11 best scenic routes to glimpse the fall splendor. The Hayward Lakes Area in Sawyer County is in the top three […]
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Back-to-School Accident Risks in Wisconsin

Back-to-School is a dangerous time for pedestrian and bicycle accidents as well as accidents involving school buses and teen drivers. Even parents in pickup and dropoff lines pose serious collision risks. Our personal injury lawyers in Hayward and Winter encourage motorists to pay extra attention as students return to class throughout September. Wisconsin School Bus Accidents With […]
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Record Wisconsin Traffic Deaths a Priority Safety Focus

The Hudson Star Observer is among the media organizations calling for more focus on traffic safety, as the number of Wisconsin traffic deaths reaches historic highs. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports 273 traffic fatalities so far in 2018. That is down slightly from the 291 fatalities at this time last year. However, the overall number of […]
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Is there a bias against pedestrians?

In the State of Wisconsin, plenty of pedestrians just like you use crosswalks to get where they need to go. However, tragedy can strike at any moment when vehicles and pedestrians share road space. Even if you are paying full attention, you may end up facing injury and bias against pedestrians. The Star Tribune posted […]
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Wisconsin Car Accident Victim’s UIM Claim Revived

A Wisconsin car accident victim has another shot at pursing uninsured motorist coverage for injuries related to a 2010 crash, now that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled his filing was timely. The court reversed both the trial and appellate courts with its ruling in Shugarts v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company recently. It was an […]
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