Traffic is moving slowly on Highway 51 in Rib Mountain after a serious crash caused traffic to be detoured for about 45 minutes.  The crash occurred at about 7:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes between highways N and NN, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol. At least one person was reported to be injured in the crash, according to police.

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Although the cause of the crash is not yet known, Highway 51 and other local roads were snow covered and slippery today.  Winter driving requires reduced speeds and extra distance between vehicles.  Speeds that may be considered reasonable under perfect conditions often reach the level of negligence during winter driving.  If you have been injured in an accident that you believe was the fault of someone else, it is important that you seek the advice of a personal injury attorney right away, before you speak with insurance companies.  Call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices at 877-949-3200 for a free consultation to be certain your rights are protected.

A man was driving east on the 52 Parkway in Wausau when he ran a red light.  A second car heading north on 18th Avenue hit the first car which caused it to roll over.  The drivers were transported for minor injuries.

Read more at WAOW.

Although Wisconsin Jury Instruction 1190 and common knowledge tells us that the driver with the green light had the right-of-way, this fact, alone, does not always guarantee the insurance company for the other driver will conceded liability for the collision.  Insurance companies often will argue the driver with the green light shared a percentage of the fault.  It is important to talk to a personal injury attorney right away if you’ve been injured in an intersection accident.  Call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices for a free consultation.

Two Marshfield men were honored Friday for helping save a little girl’s life who was mauled by a dog this summer.  The quick action of Adam Gould, 35, and Adeel Aslam, 30, both residents in the 500 block of West Fifth Street, where the attack occurred, prevented a Rottweiler-pit bull mix from killing Trystan Weiler, 5, of Spencer, Marshfield Police Chief Gary Jepsen said during a ceremony to honor the men.

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Authorities have identified the woman killed in a three-vehicle accident in Vilas County on Thursday, Jan. 6, as Patricia Williams, who was the lone  passenger in a vehicle driven by her husband, John.   Mr. Williams, of Conover, was driving a pickup truck southbound on Highway 45 when the vehicle lost traction and skidded into the northbound lane and collided with a vehicle driven by Gary Goska, also of Conover.  Williams’ truck was then hit by a northbound truck driven by Walter Brett, also of Conover.  The other people were taken to Eagle River Memorial Hospital and treated for injuries.

Read more at News of the North.

Injury or wrongful death claims from accidents caused by poor road conditions often are disputed by insurance companies and require investigation and the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney. At Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, we will make certain your rights are protected.