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...]
Common Causes of Wisconsin Car Crashes
Car accidents happen in just a fraction of a moment, but often result in thousands of dollars in collateral damage, serious injury and even death. From bad weather to driver fatigue, almost anything can cause a car accident. But some reasons are more common than others. Car Accidents: 10 Possible Causes The following are some of the most common reasons why car accidents occur. If you remember these risks and do everything you can to prevent them, you may help reduce the likelihood of being involved in a car accident. Drowsy drivers - Drowsy drivers are less attentive and have slow reaction times. They may fall asleep at the wheel and drift into another lane. According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowsy drivers cause 2.5% of fatal crashes and 2% of injury crashes in the US annually. Drunk drivers - Drunk drivers account … [Read more...]
Waukesha Personal Injury Attorney
Karl M. Gebhard JR. is a Waukesha personal injury attorney and trial lawyer in Waukesha, Wisconsin who litigates catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases for Auto, Truck, Bus, Watercraft and Pedestrian Accidents ,Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists etc. Need an Attorney for a case in Waukesha Your best chances to settle your case quickly is to hire an attorney the insurance companies take serious. You need to hire a lawyer the insurance companies know will go the distance and that have been extremely successful in jury trials against them Serving Milwaukee area for last 15 years. Our office have obtained millions of dollars for deserving clients. Waukesha Car Accidents For those injured in a automobile accident, pain and suffering is often in connection by confusion over a lack of needed information regarding how to get … [Read more...]