Archive for July, 2011

Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Horse

A Stratford-area man was killed this morning after he hit a horse while he drove a motorcycle on Highway 97.  The Sheriff’s Department dispatch center received a call  about several horses that were on the roadway on Highway 97 near Kaiser Road in the town of Eau Pleine and shortly thereafter received a second call reporting the crash.  The motorcycle driverwas pronounced dead at the scene.

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Owners of animals that cause an accident while running free can be held liable for damages sustained in the accident.  Cases involving a vehicle striking a horse are very fact specific and require investigation by a law firm experienced in handling such claims.  If you are

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Merrill Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle And Injured

MERRILL — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department is searching for the driver of a pickup truck that was involved in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning.  A bicyclist was riding on Heineman Road west of Highway X when a westbound pickup truck swerved at him, causing the crash.  The driver of the truck drove away from the scene. The bicyclist was able to walk to a nearby house and call for help. The bicyclist was transported to Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill.

Read more at Wausau Dai

Many people do not realize that if they are struck by a hit-and-run driver, even if they are not in a car at the time of the accident, their own automobile insurance will usually come into play with coverage called “uninsured” motorist coverage.  This is true whether the injured person is walking, jogging or even riding a bike.  If you have been injured by a hit-and-run driver, it is important that you seek the advice of a personal injury attorney right away.  Call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices at 715-849-3200 to schedule a free consultation.

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