Of this group, 42 percent stated that they did not use a blinker because they did not have time while driving while the rest of the group stated that they were too lazy to do so. It is a law in every state to use a blinker when changing lanes, passing other vehicles or turning.

Only is it a law to use a turn signal, not using one causes more than two million accidents a year. In the state of New York it was determined that unsafe lane changes were the fifth most common reason that accidents occurred.

If you or a loved one has been injured after being involved in an accident with a negligent driver, contact the car accident lawyers Rhinelander by calling 800-242-2874 today.

DUI checkpoints are not legal in all states, but in the states that they are legal, certain guidelines must be followed.

The cars that are chosen must follow a pattern, the time they are set up must be limited, there must be advance given and the checkpoint’s main goal must be for the safety of the public. Eleven states are having mobile patrol officers on the roadway in order to look into driver’s windows and determine if they show signs of intoxication.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, you need experienced representation on your side that may be able to help you fight for the justice you deserve. Contact the Rhinelander drunk driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-2422874 today.

A few typical distractions fall under the category of distracted driving and these include, texting, talking on a cell phone, talking to passengers, eating, drinking, reading maps, adjusting the stereo and more.

The most dangerous distraction has been said to be texting because it takes not only manual functioning, but also visual and cognitive senses that should be focused on the road. Data shows that people who text while behind the wheel are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car accident then drivers who are not texing behind the wheel.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident with a negligent driver, contact the Rhinelander accident lawyer of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874 today.

According to the study, the number of fatal car accidents that  have occurred on Tax Day over the past 30 years is 6,783, which equals out to almost 226 each Tax Day.

On another day the week before Tax Day, the number of accidents was at 213. Researchers are unsure what causes the 6 percent increase, but some think that people may be under more stress on this day or they may be rushing to the post office.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash, you need representation on your side during this stressful time. Contact the Rhinelander speeding accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874 today.

The police chief was responsible for causing a head-on collision, and was noticed to be driving irresponsibly by witnesses in the accident. He was driving with his wife in the vehicle, but no one sustained injuries in the crash. Responding officers asked the man to perform a sobriety test, to which he declined.

He was arrested and charged with allegedly operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and being armed while under the influence. Once at the police station, he took part in a blood test, and revealed that he had consumed three alcoholic beverages while he was at dinner with his wife.

An investigation into the charges is underway by the Grayslake police department.

The 28-year-old driver was pulling her vehicle out of the garage when her friend was on top of the hood. She began to move the car as a joke, but then slammed on the brakes and this jolt caused the woman to fall off of the hood of the car.

The 19-year-old suffered a fractured skull as a result of hitting her head on the pavement.  The driver plead no contest in the incident and the victim plead to the jury for them to not punish the driver harshly because it was her fault. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined almost $900.

Reckless driving is a serious issue that causes injury to many every year. Contact the Rhinelander reckless driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush &  Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874 today.

The car maker announced that the recall could potentially affect the 5-and-6-series  BMW models made between 2003 and 2010.

According to a statement made by BMW, the issue  “can result in the electrical system malfunctioning, the vehicle failing to start and, in some cases, to charring or fire.”

Officials have stated that they have written car owners so that they can have their vehicle repaired free of charge. So far, only 1 percent of the vehicles taken in have had the faulty battery cover.

If you or  a loved one has been injured as a result of a defective vehicle, contact the Rhinelander auto defect lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874.

According to sheriff officials, the accident occurred when the 18-year-old driver went off the side of a county road and struck a tree. It is unknown what caused the driver to leave the road and police officials continue to investigate at this time.

Two 16-year-old passengers were taken to area hospitals where they were both later pronounced dead. Both of these teens were from Manitowoc. The 18-year-old driver was transported to the hospital in order to be treated for injuries sustained.

According to police, the incident occurred when police attempted to assist the woman when she was pulled over on the side of Highway 66. The woman sped off when the officer pulled over.

The officer followed the woman on a 12-mile chase and speeds reached nearly 110 mph. The woman struck a ditch, crossed the center median multiple times and hit a tree before stopping. Police officers measured her blood alcohol level at 0.244. A judge has now set her signature bond at $500.

If a drunk or reckless driver has caused an car accident that you suffered serious injuries in, medical costs and loss wages can have a negative impact on you and your family. Contact the Rhinelander speeding accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874 today.

According to police officials, the accident occurred as the truck driver was heading eastbound on the highway at 5:30 a.m. The  truck was carrying 7,500 gallons of fuel when it crossed the median and collided with the Wisconsin 65 bridge.

The collision caused the trailer to separate from the truck and catch fire. The truck was destroyed and the driver was pronounced dead on the scene from the flames that broke out.

Semi-truck can cause serious injury if involved in an accident, our condolences are with the friends and family of the victims.