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How 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…

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Car 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…

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Calculating 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…

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How 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…

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Safe 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…

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Study 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…

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Common 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…

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How 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…

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Wisconsin 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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Crackdown on Holiday Drunk Driving Begins Today, Continues Through New Year’s Day

The Holiday Season is a dangerous time to be on the road. Last year alone, 781 people were killed in drunk driving crashes between Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. This is why, starting today, state and local law enforcement will be stepping up…

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