Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents are all too common in the state of Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), there were over 119,000 crashes in the state of Wisconsin in 2014. 451 of these crashes involved fatalities, and another 28,801 involved injuries. Over 90,000 of these accidents involved property damage. All in all, almost 500 people died as a result of motor vehicle accidents in Wisconsin in 2014, and almost 40,000 people were injured.
Two major factors that contribute to accidents involving both fatalities and injuries are alcohol and speed. In 2014, almost 5,000 crashes were alcohol-related, resulting in 162 fatalities and almost 2,700 injuries. Likewise, speed accounted for over 20,000 crashes in 2014, causing 163 fatalities and over 8,000 injuries. As compared with previous years, DOT statistics show that while the number of alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents has generally declined, speed-related accidents have generally increased
The DOT further breaks down the accident statistics according to certain circumstances, as well. 1,183 crashes in 2014 involved pedestrians, and another 925 crashes involved bicycles. There were over 2,000 motorcycle crashes, 39 train crashes, and 588 school bus crashes. Furthermore, 2,274 crashes in 2014 occurred in a construction zone. Large trucks were involved in 7,358 crashes, and deer in over 18,000 crashes.
As a result of these statistics, it is clear that not only are thousands of Wisconsin residents and visiting non-residents involved in motor vehicle accidents each year, but there are many potential personal injury and wrongful death claims that may arise from accidents involving injury or death.
If you or a loved one is seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, or your family has suffered the loss of a loved one to a vehicle crash, you may be entitled to compensation. This inquiry involves determining which party or entity was at fault for the accident, acted negligently, or otherwise caused the accident that led to your injuries or your loved one’s death. At Boller & Vaughan, our Madison accident lawyers can help you with these determinations, and support you through any personal injury or wrongful death claims that you may have.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
