What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving—or anything that diverts a driver’s attention from the task of driving—is the culprit in thousands of fatal accidents and tens of thousands of accidents resulting in injury. Distracted driving is a serious safety problem in the US today, so it is important to arm yourself with the knowledge of what constitutes distracted driving, how it happens, and how to protect yourself if you or a loved one has been hurt by a distracted driver. Types of Distracted Driving According to Distraction.gov, the official U.S. Government website for distracted driving, “all distractions endanger driver, passenger and bystander safety”. Activities that commonly interfere with a driver’s concentration and ability to safely drive a vehicle include: Eating and drinking Smoking Grooming Talking on a … [Read more...]
Head-on Collisions Causes Injuries & Recoveries
Head-on collisions are one of the most dangerous types of crashes. In a head-on collision, the front ends of two vehicles crash into one another, concentrating the maximum amount of force into the collision. With increased force, the chances of injury for all parties involved is also increased. Even at slow speeds, the effects of a head-on collision are catastrophic. Because of the seriousness of head-on collisions, it is critical to understand why they happen and how to protect yourself if you or a loved one has been hurt in a head-on collision. Causes of Head-on Collisions Driving under the influence: Drugs and alcohol are major contributors to head-on collisions in the US. Drivers should avoid getting behind the wheel if they have had any drugs or alcohol. Accidents resulting from driving under the influence could happen at any … [Read more...]
How to Pick a Car Accident Attorney
Knowing how to pick a car accident attorney when you’ve been injured in a car crash is incredibly important. It’s nice to think that every attorney will provide you with the same level of care, commitment and expertise, but that’s just not the case. Choose the wrong lawyer and you could end up getting substantially less for your personal injury lawsuit than you might have otherwise. So, how should you choose a lawyer? Here are a few things you’ll want to either keep in mind or do before you sign on with a lawyer or legal team that you don’t know: Ask lots of questions. The last thing that you want to do is hire a lawyer that you haven’t thoroughly vetted. Ask questions that focus on the attorney’s background, practice, and history, such as: How long has the lawyer been in practice? Does the attorney have experience litigating … [Read more...]
Why You Should Seek Medical Attention After an Accident
At Gebhard Law Office, we often hear from accident injury victims who, because they did not seek medical attention after an accident, find out years later that they will not be able to recover damages from their accidents. It’s unfortunate and all too common. Here are the three biggest reasons it is important to see a medical professional after an accident: Some types of injuries do not produce immediate signs and symptoms. Did you know that you can suffer a traumatic brain injury and not know it? Even if you do not actually hit your head during an accident, your brain can sustain very real injury just from the collision that occurs within your head when your brain hits the inner wall of your skull. Without the help of a skilled medical professional who knows how to spot the early warning signs for common accident injuries like brain … [Read more...]
How to Prove Premises Liability in Wisconsin
Proving that you deserve compensation due to unsafe or defective conditions on someone’s property can be tricky. Like most personal injury cases, premises liability lawsuits involve proving negligence. So, how do you prove premises liability in Wisconsin? If you think you’ve got a case, here are some basic concepts you’ll want to know. What Is Premises Liability? This is the liability of a property owner when an injury happens on his/her property that was caused by some type of unsafe or defective condition on the property that is directly related to the injury and the property. For instance, if you slip and fall on someone’s property because they have not properly iced their sidewalks or because their walkways are cluttered with debris, the owner of that property can be held liable for your damages. Premises liability accidents … [Read more...]