Personal Injury News

A car rolled over on Highway 34 just after 4:00 p.m. Sunday near the Town of Rudolph, causing two injuries.  A 16-year-old driver was traveling southbound, with his 10-year-old brother in the passenger seat.  Witnesses saw the vehicle roll several times after the driver tried to pass other cars on the highway.  Officials say neither the driver or passenger were wearing seatbelts.  Portage County Sheriff’s officials say one person was airlifted to St. Joseph’s Marshfield, while the other was taken there by ambulance.

Learn more at WAOW.

Accidents that are the fault of one family member and result in an injury to another family member riding as a passenger in a vehicle are common.  Many families don’t understand they have automobile insurance to cover the damages, including medical bills and pain, suffered by the injured passenger.  In Wisconsin, the injured passenger can make a claim against the insurance company covering the driver, without making a claim or filing any type of lawsuit against the driver directly.  If you or a family member have been injured in an accident, call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices for a free consultation at 877-949-3200.  We have offices in Wausau, Stevens Point, Marshfield, Antigo and Minocqua.  Home or hospital visits are available as well and your call and meeting is free.

Nichole Merckes, of Bowler, and Lillian Long Tail, of Eland, died in a crash with a semi-truck Thursday at the intersection of state Highway 49 and Elm Road.  It has been reported Ms. Merckes failed to stop at a stop a sign and investigators are trying to determine whether she tried to stop and couldn’t because of speed and slippery conditions. Neither woman was wearing a seat belt.

Read more at WAOW.

Unfortunate accidents such as the one described above present some common questions we are often asked.  One question is whether an injured person (or family of a deceased person) must “sue” their driver, who might be a friend or family member.  The answer to that question is “no” because the claim can be brought directly against the automobile insurance carrier for the driver, without making any claim against the driver personally.  Another question involves the failure to use a safety belt and how that impacts a claim.  In Wisconsin, a person bringing an injury or wrongful death claim involving the lack of a safety belt does not face a possible total dismissal of their case.  Instead, if the liability insurance company can prove the lack of a safety belt caused the person’s damages, the damages are reduced by a maximum of 15%.  Questions such as these and many others are why you should immediately contact a plaintiffs’ personal injury attorney if your family member was the victim of a wrongful death accident.  Call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices at 877-949-3200 for a free consultation.

Kathleen M. Esser, from Nekoosa, was injured when the car she was in collided with a semitrailer in the town of Port Edwards.  On Friday, a car driven by Wayne H. Esser  and a semitrailer driven by Gordon L. Varsho and owned by Triumph Transportation of Milwaukee collided on Highway 54 near Port Road, when Varsho was backing his semi across an oncoming lane of traffic into the parking lot of Trophy Bound Collision.  Both Wayne Esser and Kathleen Esser were removed from the car, which authorities say sustained severe damage, and were transported to Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

Read more at Wisconsin Rapids Tribune.

Accident claims involving commercial vehicles like semitrailers often require early investigation to protect the rights of the injured person.  If you have been injured in an accident with a commerical vehicle, it is important you seek the advice of a personal injury attorney right away.  Call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices at 877-949-3200 for a free consultation.

Two people are injured following a three vehicle crash near Spencer.  The crash happened just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Highway 13 near Century Road in the town of Brighton.  Two vehicles were traveling northbound on Highway 13 when one slowed to make a turn and was rear-ended. One of the vehicles landed in a ditch, and another was pushed into oncoming traffic where it was struck by a southbound vehicle.  Two people were transported to Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.

Read more at Marshfield News Herald.

It is important to consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible following an accident like the one discussed above.  A personal injury attorney can help an injured person strategically use their health and automobile insurance for medical bills, avoid making mistakes in dealing with an insurance adjuster, etc.  At Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, your first call and first consultation are free of charge.  Call 877-949-3200 to meet in our Wausau or Marshfield office.