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Strategies for Avoiding an Accident with The Hop MKE, Milwaukee’s Streetcar
As you know, on Friday, Milwaukee’s new streetcar, The Hop MKE, will begin to operate downtown and in some of the areas surrounding downtown. This is an exciting time for businesses and people who frequent the downtown area. There will still be cars on the road in the downtown area…
Read MoreHow to Safely Share the Road with Milwaukee’s New Streetcar, The Hop MKE, Starting on November 2
On November 2, Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop MKE, will begin operating in the downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods. This could help improve mobility and connections in the area and help support economic development for nearby businesses. However, the streetcars will be sharing the road with other cars, creating the potential…
Read MoreCar Maintenance Tips to Help Avoid an Accident
There are many things you can do to help lower your risk of a car accident when you are out on the road. There are also things you can do before you hit the road to lower your risk of a crash, including performing regular maintenance on your vehicle. If…
Read MoreCalculating an Insurance Settlement for a Car Accident
Most car accident cases are resolved through insurance claims. Insurance companies review a variety of factors to determine the value of your car accident settlement. Insurers often use certain systems to bring everything together and determine your settlement offer. If you or your loved one sustained an injury in a…
Read MoreHow Does Warmer Weather Increase the Risk of a Car Accident?
When the temperature rises, your risk of a car accident may also go up. There are many reasons for this, some having to do with how the heat affects your car and others having to do with how the heat affects other drivers. Learn more about the risks of warmer…
Read MoreSafe Driving Tips for Teenagers This Summer
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 2,820 teens lost their lives in car accidents in 2016. Almost one-third of those deaths (1,044) occurred in the summer between May and August. This increase in accidents may be because teenagers are more likely to be driving because they are…
Read MoreStudy Shows Teenage Drivers with ADHD May Have Higher Risk of Car Crashes
Teenage drivers who have symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may have a higher risk of getting into car accidents, according to a recently-released study from the University of Pennsylvania. Researchers found teenage drivers who reported struggles with hyperactivity, impulse control and paying attention were more likely to speed and engage…
Read MoreCommon Reasons for Wintertime Car Crashes and How to Prevent Them
Milwaukee roadways are much more dangerous in the wintertime because of lower temperatures and the rain, ice and snow that come with those lower temperatures during winter. You can help protect yourself by knowing the common causes of winter car accidents and steps you can take to reduce your risk…
Read MoreHow Will Self-Driving Vehicles Affect Your Safety on the Road?
The January edition of the PKSD Newsletter, You Should Know, covers the future of self-driving cars and what these vehicles mean for you. While these vehicles could save thousands of lives each year, this technology raises many questions and presents a challenge for regulators and safety advocates. The newsletter briefly…
Read MoreWisconsin Right-of-Way Laws
Wisconsin has established clear right-of-way laws to help motorists avoid preventable accidents. The rules determine when one driver can go and others must yield. Despite the existence of these laws, many motorists fail to follow them and cause serious accidents. If you were injured because a motorist failed to give…
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