According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, distracted driving has become an epidemic throughout America, causing many needless deaths and injuries. In 2013, the most recent year for which statistics are available, over 3,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes that arose from distracted driving, and another estimated 424,000 people were injured. As you can tell from these statistics, distracted driving is a major problem that contributes greatly to motor vehicle accidents that result in injuries and fatalities.
Most people think that distracted driving occurs when individuals are reading or sending text messages while driving. Given the prevalence of text messages, which number 153.3 billion each year, it is no surprise that texting while driving is a distraction that easily has disastrous results. However, distracted driving also occurs when drivers talk on cell phones, use GPS devices, eat or drink, talk to passengers, brush their hair or apply makeup, watch videos, or adjust radios, CD players, and MP3 players. Not surprisingly, it is younger and more inexperienced drivers who make up the vast majority of distracted drivers.
Wisconsin, along with many other states, has made texting while driving illegal as a primary offense for all drivers. Furthermore, novice drivers may not use cell phones at all, whether handheld or hands-free, while driving. Despite these state laws, however, individuals continue to drive while distracted, which, in turn, can have disastrous results.
When a motor vehicle accident occurs as a result of distracted driving, and causes injury to a passenger, driver of another vehicle, or even a pedestrian, the injured individual may have a claim for damages under Wisconsin law. However, there are strict time limits on personal injury claims in the state of Wisconsin, and you can lose your right to compensation if you do not make your claim in time. Don’t delay in contacting the Madison personal injury attorneys of Boller & Vaughan, and set up your free consultation today.
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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.
