Wausau Car Accident Attorneys

The cause of a car accident can vary depending on the situation and circumstances, but it often involves some form of human error or negligence. The most common factors contributing to car accidents include distracted driving, speeding, intoxicated driving, impatience, and poor weather conditions. 

Distracted driving is a significant cause of car accidents. Drivers may become distracted by their phones, eating or drinking, changing radio stations, tending to passengers in the vehicle, or daydreaming behind the wheel. Due to the complexity and span of attention required to operate a motor vehicle safely, any form of distraction increases the risk of an accident.

Speeding is another common factor that contributes to collisions. Speed limits can be put in place for various reasons. When drivers ignore speed limits or disregard road conditions, it can lead to severe injury or death for all parties involved in a crash.

Driving under the influence is among the most dangerous causes of automobile accidents. Driving under the influence impairs reaction time and judgment and puts innocent people at serious risk of severe injury or fatality. 

Drivers impatient with other motorists are at increased risk of crashing due to impaired judgment caused by frustration and anger while behind the wheel. This behavior can lead to tailgating other vehicles in a hazardous manner, cutting off other drivers without warning or proper signaling devices activated, as well as sudden braking maneuvers that can cause rear-end crashes. 

Common Car Accident Injuries

Car accident injuries can range from minor to more serious, depending on the nature and severity of the crash. 

Minor injuries may include:

• Cuts and Bruises
• Whiplash
• Strained Muscles or Ligaments
• Sprains. 

More severe car accident injuries can include:

• Broken Bones
• Concussions
• Lacerations
• Internal Organ Damage
• Traumatic Brain Injury

In addition to physical injuries, many victims of car accidents experience emotional trauma such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health issues. 

We thrive on helping victims of car accidents recover compensation for medical costs associated with their injuries, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients involved in all types of motor vehicle collisions, including single-vehicle crashes and multi-vehicle pileups. Our team is committed to providing you with knowledgeable counsel throughout your legal journey so you can get back on your feet after a car accident injury.

Who Can Be Found Liable for a Car Accident in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, the law assigns liability for a car accident based on negligence. If a driver is deemed negligent by not exercising reasonable care behind the wheel, they can be found liable for any resulting damages or injuries to another party. 

Negligence can take many forms, such as speeding, failing to obey traffic signs and signals, impaired driving, distracted driving, and more.

Liability may also rest with others beyond the drivers involved in an accident. For example, if a vehicle's brakes failed because of shoddy maintenance by a mechanic, that mechanic could be held responsible for any harm caused by the collision. If a defective part triggers an accident, the manufacturer of either the part or the car could also be liable. 

Furthermore, property owners who fail to maintain their property adequately (e.g., potholes) may also be liable for contributing to an accident if their negligence played any part in causing it. 

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