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Medford Man and Athens Woman Injured In Accident

A Medford man and an Athens woman were released from Ministry Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill on Monday after a two-car crash in the town of Corning. A vehicle driven by Sara Faber, of Athens, collided with a vehicle driven by William Byrd, of Medford, as he was turning onto Highway Z off Highway 64/107.

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Car accidents such as the above that result in injuries eventually involve insurance claims.  Even when fault seems to be clear and even if the injuries do not seem to be severe at first, it is still important for anyone injured in an accident to seek the advice of a personal injury lawyer right away.  At Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, your call and your meeting with one of our attorneys is free.  Call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices at 877-949-3200.

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Students Injured In Vilas County Bus Accident

Seven students in Vilas County were taken to the hospital after the school bus they were riding in was rear-ended by a truck.  It happened Tuesday in the town of Washington.  The school bus was stopped in the westbound lane of State Highway 70 at Hemlock Lane preparing to let students off when it was struck from behind by a truck.  Seven students and the bus driver were taken to Eagle River Memorial Hospital.

Read more at WAOW.

Accident claims involving minors and accident claims involving multiple people are two types of insurance claims that more often than not require the assistance of a personal injury attorney.  If your child was injured in an accident, call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices to schedule a free

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Antigo Area Accident Causes Injury

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 45 and Highway B at Neva caused significant injuries to the drivers.  The crash occurred on a two-lane section of Highway 45, just north of where it expands to four lanes. The Langlade County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the crash, which injured both male drivers. One of the men was taken by ambulance to Langlade Hospital while the other was airlifted to Aspirus Wausau Hospital by the MediVac helicopter. Officials are questioning if one of the drivers may have failed to properly stop. 

Read more at Antigo Daily Journal.

Even when fault seems clear, accidents with serious injuries require the assistance of a personal injury attorney.  Bremer & Trollop Law Offices has a branch office in Antigo, as well as offices in Minocqua, Wausau, Stevens Point and Marshfield.  Call us at 877-949-3200 for a free consultation.

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Rothschild Accident Causes Injury

One person was injured in a four-vehicle accident Thursday on Business Highway 51 in Rothschild.  Three cars were stopped in the left lane of southbound Business Highway 51. As the driver of the first car waited to make a left turn onto Everest Drive with two cars behind it, a fourth car struck the third vehicle and caused a chain reaction. 

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Many people mistakenly think if they are injured in a rearend collision that they do not need the assistance of an attorney because liability for the accident is clear.  However, other than in cases of very minor injuries, most people still will benefit from the assistance of a personal injury attorney. Call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices for a free consultation at 715-849-3200.

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Wausau and Weston Accidents

Emergency personnel responded to at least three crashes involving injuries in the Wausau metro area.  In Wausau, one person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Grand Avenue south of East Thomas Street and another was injured in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of East Bridge Street and North Third St..  In Weston, fire and police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Camp Phillips Road and Schofield Avenue.

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Additional information on the causes of these accidents was not immediately known.  However, roads were slippery and there was heavy fog in the area.  If you or someone you kno

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Wausau Accident Allegedly Alcohol Related

A Rib Mountain man was charged with his fifth drunken driving offense after a two-vehicle crash in Wausau.  The car drove through a red light at the intersection of Stewart and South 17th avenues and crashed into an eastbound truck on Stewart Avenue.

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Victims of automobile accidents usually can only recover damages called “compensatory” damages from the negligent driver.  These damages are meant to compensate the victim for things like medical bills, wage loss and pain.  However, victims of drunk driving accidents can sometimes also recover “punitive” damages from the drunk driver.  Punitive damages are extra damages meant to punish the wrongdoer and to deter future similar conduct.  If you have been injured in a drunk driving a

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Wood County Tractor Accident

A man was in stable condition after crashing his vehicle into the back of a tractor Friday night in the town of Cary.   The man was driving his car west on Highway 53 when the car struck the rear of a tractor, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.  The driver of the car said he did not notice the tractor and was unable to avoid the crash. Authorities expect to charge him with drunken driving.

Read more at Wisconsin Rapids Tribune.

Although it appears alcohol may have been a factor in this crash, tractor lighting is often a cause of tractor/car crashes in Wisconsin.  Tractors are required to have the same rear lighting as other vehicles.  Other additional lighting requirements often apply as well.  If you have been injured in an accident involving a tractor traveling on a Wisconsin road, early investigation is important.  It is important to speak with a personal injury attorney right away.  Bremer & Trollop Law Offices offers free consultations and can be reached at 877-949-3200.

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Wausau Motorcycle Accident

Two people were injured in an accident involving a motorcycle Friday on Highway K near the on-ramp to southbound Highway 51.  The crash occurred when David Pisca, of Rib Mountain, was driving northbound on Highway K. Pisca turned left to enter the on-ramp and struck a motorcycle driven by David Mackie, of Mosinee.  Mackie and his passenger, Rhonda Hoesly, of Spencer, both were injured. 

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Unfortunately, accidents involving motorcycles often result in serious injuries.  If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important you obtain the advice of a personal injury attorney experienced in handling motorcycle accident claims.  At Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, we regularly handle motorcycle accident cases.

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Wittenberg Accident Causes Injury

A Wittenberg woman was injured in a car accident Saturday afternoon.  Linnea Burch was pulling onto Highway 29 from Highway Q in Wittenberg when she collided with a vehicle driven by Connie Warpehoski of Birnamwood, who was traveling eastbound on Highway 29. Police are investigating the cause of the crash, said Sgt. Greg Trinko of the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Although convenient for drivers, the crossing roads on Highway 29 unfortunately result in many severe accidents in Central Wisconsin.  If you are injured in a severe collision on a highway, it is important that you seek the advice of a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.  Call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices for a free consultation at 715-849-3200.

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First Snow Leads To Multiple Central Wisconsin Accidents

Numerous car accidents were reported during the area’s first major snow fall.  Most calls were for minor crashes, but at least one vehicle rolled over on Highway B in Portage County.  One person was brought to the emergency room at Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point with injuries from a crash.  During the worst of the snowfall, from about 9:30 a.m. to noon, Stevens Point Police responded to 15 crashes.  The Portage County Sheriff’s Department from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. sent responders to almost 100 calls.

Read more at Wausau Daily Herald.

Snow and ice conditions require extra precaution, including often traveling at speeds well below the posted limit.  In most situations, the driver of an automobile that loses control or slides into another vehicle due to slippery conditions is negligent in some way.  In very limited situations, it is possible for the operator to be found not negligent due to hidden ice that was unknown to the driver.  If you have been injured in an automobile accident involving slippery conditions, it is important that you speak with a personal injury attorney right away.  Call Bremer & Trollop Law Offices for a free consultation at 877-949-3200.

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