Posted on July 27th, 2010
A woman from Kenosha was injured in a rollover accident after she struck another vehicle on I-39.
According to Wisconsin State Patrol, the accident occurred around 8 a.m. when the woman and her passenger were traveling southbound at a high speed. As the woman attempted to change lanes, she lost control of her jeep causing her to strike another vehicle.
The impact caused her vehicle to flip over before coming to a stop. The woman was transported to the hospital by helicopter and her passenger was also sent to the hospital.
Rollover accidents can cause serious injury to everyone involved, our thoughts are with the victims and their friends and family.
Posted on July 19th, 2010
Seat belts are effective at preventing 50 percent of deaths when people are involved in motor vehicle accidents. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin seat belt use rate is lower than the national average.
Wisconsin’s seat belt rate is 73.8 percent and the national average is 84 percent. Wisconsin is also at the bottom of the list in seat belt fines, with a fine of only $10.
In June of 2009, Wisconsin passed a law that stated that police officials could pull a driver over if they see that they are driving without a seat belt on. The state of Michigan is the highest in seat belt use with a 98 percent usage rate.
Seat belts can save lives and prevent injuries if a person is involved in a wreck. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact the Wisconsin car accident lawyers of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874.
Posted on July 14th, 2010
One man was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Crawford County and authorities believe that alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.
A 22-year-old woman was heading north on Highway 61 when she crossed the center line and hit a motorcycle that was traveling southbound. The woman’s vehicle ran off into a field where it came to a stop.
The motorcycle was hit again by another vehicle. The 46-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Passengers in the original car and the driver of the third vehicle were all transported to the hospital.
Motorcycle accidents can be very unexpected and change the lives of everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on July 6th, 2010
Starting July1, the Wisconsin law on drunk driving became much tougher. The mayor released a statement saying that these laws are a step in the direction to fight drunk driving and prevent people from being injured and killed in drunk driving accidents.
The new laws have changed the results of people who get their fourth OWI because it will be a felony if they happen within five years of each other.
First offense OWI will now be a misdemeanor if their is a child under 16 in the car. Ignition interlocks will be placed in cars of repeat offenders or first time offenders have a blood alcohol level of higher that 0.15.
If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Wisconsin drunk driving accident lawyers of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling800-242-2874.
Posted on June 29th, 2010
Three women were killed and one more was seriously injured in a car accident in Wisconsin on June 26.
One of the women was 20 and the other three were 19 years of age. The accident occurred when the car became airborne and struck a group of trees which caused the car to flip over before coming to a stop.
Three of the women were pronounced dead at the scene when emergency crews arrived and the other woman was transported to the hospital in serious condition. Accident reconstruction experts are currently investigating the accident.
Car accidents can have traumatic effects on everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on June 21st, 2010
A woman from Blue River was killed in a one-vehicle rollover accident near Highland on June 15.
The 68-year-old woman was heading south on Wisconsin 80, north of Spring Valley, when she lost control of her van. The vehicle rolled several times before coming to a rest in a cornfield.
The woman was ejected from the car while it was rolling and she was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews. Further details on the accident are still being investigated.
Rollover accidents can cause serious injury, our condolences are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on June 14th, 2010
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 33 left one person dead on June 10.
According to authorities, the woman was driving a Ford Ranger and traveling in the westbound lane, but turned into the eastbound lane suddenly and struck another vehicle.
The impact between the two vehicles caused the Ford Ranger to hit a driveway embankment and go airborne. The vehicle then landed in a ditch and the driver was ejected from the car. The accident is still currently being investigated by officials.
Car accidents can happen suddenly and have traumatic outcomes on people involved. Our thoughts and condolences are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on June 7th, 2010
A Hinckley man has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on State Highway 77.
Rescue crews responded to the accident near St. Croix Trail and found that a husband and wife were riding when they struck a deer. The impact caused the 60-year-old driver and the 61-year-old passenger to be thrown from the vehicle.
The wife was airlifted to the hospital after suffering serious injury and her husband was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation but both people were wearing helmets. The current condition of the wife is unknown.
Motorcycle accidents can have traumatizing effects on everyone involved. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim.
Posted on June 1st, 2010
One woman was killed in a semi-truck accident in Juneau County on Memorial Day.
According to Wisconsin State Patrol said that the 45-year-old woman was driving west in Interstate 90 when she rear-ended the semi-truck around 3:45 a.m.
After the impact of rear-ending the 18-wheeler, her vehicle then went into the median before coming to a stop after hitting a culvert. The woman was transported to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured in the accident.
Car and semi-truck accident can have life changing effects of loved ones and their victims. Our thoughts are with the family and friends.
Posted on May 25th, 2010
Starting July 1, Wisconsin will tighten up their laws against drunk driving.
The idea to become stricter on drunk driving laws was deliberated on after the number of drunk drivers that were booked into jail between May 4 and May 16, which was 34 people. This new law is what officials call a step in the right direction. The new law will target teenage offenders and those will multiple infractions.
One new penalty will be if there is a person 16 years of age or younger in the car when someone is stopped for drunken driving, it will no longer be a traffic offense, it will be misdemeanor which makes it a crime.
After a person’s third offense there will now be a mandatory jail sentence of 45 days instead of the 30 that it is right now. Also, ignition interlock devices will be installed for people who receive a second OWI and if their blood alcohol is 0.15 or higher on a first OWI offense.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a drunk driving accident, contact the Wisconsin drunk driving victim lawyers of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874.
