Oshkosh Personal Injury And Criminal Defense Blog

With the winter months setting in, there are going to be fewer motorcycles on the roadways in Wisconsin. That will make things easier for other drivers on the road, because other motorists oftentimes do not pay attention to motorcycles or simply do not see the smaller vehicles.

The negligence of other drivers is one of the primary causes of serious motorcycle accidents.

Cases involving the death of a loved one are some of the most emotional types of legal cases that are pending at any given time in Wisconsin. After all, the very basics of such a wrongful death claim can be damning: the victims are contending that the defendant caused the untimely death of a loved one due to some negligent or reckless action that, but for occurring, would not have led to the death in question. As emotions run high in these types of cases, it is still important for the parties involved to consider their options from a legal perspective. In many cases, that will mean, at some point, a discussion about whether or not to settle the case out of court.

Many of our readers in Wisconsin know that the vast majority of civil lawsuits are settled, as opposed to going all the way to a trial. Sometimes the parties simply do not want to rely upon the perceived unpredictability of juries and, instead, they believe the best opportunity to either maximize the amount of compensation, from the plaintiff's perspective, or limit the amount that must be paid, from a defendant's perspective, is to engage in out of court settlement negotiations.

It is quite common for most people to call a collision between two vehicles an "accident." However, the reality is that most "accidents" are actually caused due to another person's negligent or reckless conduct. Whether it is speeding, drunk driving or some form of distracted driving, negligent and reckless conduct is the cause of thousands of injuries and deaths in America each year.

Fortunately, anyone who has been injured in a car "accident" in Wisconsin may be able to pursue legal options. In a personal injury lawsuit based on a car accident, the victim will first need to show that a "duty" existed between the drivers involved in the wreck. That is fairly simple, as every driver has a duty to all others on the road to operate their vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner. Once it is established that a duty existed, the victim must prove the defendant's "breach" of that duty. That would be the alleged negligent or reckless conduct, such as proving that the defendant was speeding or using a cellphone and was distracted behind the wheel, for example.

If you have suffered serious injuries in a Wisconsin car accident, your life may have changed forever. Your injuries could have lasting impacts, including physically or financially, that affect your day-to-day life. Because you did not cause the incident that resulted in your injuries, you are considering filing a personal injury claim against the driver considered at fault.

Taking civil legal action after a serious car crash is not unusual. Of course, if you have never needed to take such steps before, you may understandably feel anxious about the idea of starting such a serious process. As a result, you may want to know more about what to expect when meeting with an attorney.