Category: Car Accidents

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage Can Protect You After a Hit-and-Run

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Mar 03, 2023
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In Wisconsin, hit-and-run accidents are unfortunately all too common, and one in eight drivers lacks insurance. That means you could be responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in damages if an uninsured driver hits you. Your auto insurance policy’s uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can make all the difference after a hit-and-run or accident involving […]

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Auto Accident Claims Are All About Insurance

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Jun 28, 2022
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“How much is my case worth?” is one of the questions the victims of auto accidents ask us after an auto accident. They don’t ask this question because they are greedy; they ask it because a personal injury claim is the best way to obtain the financial resources needed to get better and be made […]

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Feds Taking Action to Reduce Traffic Fatalities

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Feb 22, 2022
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The National Roadway Safety Strategy, paid for with funds from the recently passed infrastructure law, aims to minimize the chance for death or serious injury when crashes occur. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-28/la-me-car-deaths-california

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Commercial Vehicle Wreck Brings Traffic To a Halt

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Dec 28, 2021
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Traffic backed up for four miles after two commercial vehicles crashed and went off the road near Caledonia. This serves as a reminder of the destructive capabilities of the commercial vehicles we share the road with. https://www.nbc15.com/2021/12/17/crash-backs-up-traffic-over-4-miles-i-9094-near-portage/

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Car Accidents Are Not Always the Drivers Fault

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Oct 06, 2021
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A New Holstein woman was injured after an equipment failure caused her vehicle to roll over. This is a stark reminder that motor vehicle accidents are not always the fault of a driver. Personal injury claims can be pursued against the manufacturers of defective equipment, providing compensation to the injured. https://www.wbay.com/2021/09/18/new-holstein-woman-injured-sheboygan-county-crash/

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Summer Hazards

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Jun 08, 2021
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As a personal injury lawyer, I help people who have been injured by someone else’s negligence. As summer approaches, I can’t help but recall all of my clients who suffered unforeseen consequences while engaging in outdoor activities. Many times, my clients’ lives are thrown into complete disarray as the result of catastrophic injuries, which occurred […]

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What (And What Not To Say) To an Insurance Company Following an Accident

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

May 12, 2021
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After a car accident, you may have to talk to both your insurance company and the other driver’s insurance company. It’s very common for the other driver’s insurance company to contact you, and many people tend to notify their insurance company right away. There are a number of traps you can fall into when you talk […]

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Drowsy Driving Crashes

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Jan 05, 2021
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According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 328,000 drowsy driving crashes happen each year. This figure is more than three times larger than the police-reported number. According to the same study, 109,000 drowsy driving crashes caused an injury and approximately 6,400 of the crashes were fatal. The study concluded that drowsy […]

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