Wausau Car Accident Attorney

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in Wausau, Wisconsin. They can occur in various ways, with some of the most common causes including:

• Driver Error: Drivers make small mistakes all the time, and sometimes these small mistakes can have big consequences. For example, a driver misjudging the amount of space they need to stop can result in a rear-end collision.
• Failure to Yield: When drivers fail to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic at an intersection or while merging onto a busier road, it can result in severe accidents, including T-bone collisions.
• Distracted Driving: Texting, eating, applying makeup, or talking to passengers in the back seat take a driver’s attention away from the road and their surroundings, significantly increasing their chances of causing a collision.
• Intoxicated Driving: Driving under the influence is not only illegal but also highly dangerous. If a drunk driver collides with you, we may be able to use their intoxication as evidence of their fault for the accident.
• Speeding and Aggressive Driving: Speeding, swerving between lanes, tailgating, and other forms of aggressive driving can lead to accidents that put other motorists at risk of serious injury.
• Mechanical Failure: In some car crashes, no driver is to blame. For example, if a car’s brakes or other critical component fails and leads to a collision, the vehicle’s manufacturer or maintenance provider could be at fault.
• Poor Visibility: When driving in poor visibility conditions, such as in fog or when approaching a blind turn, drivers should slow down and proceed with caution in case they need to brake for a hazard on the road.
• Slippery Road Conditions: Icy roads are a constant hazard during the Wisconsin winter. Drivers who don’t adjust their driving to account for slippery conditions are more likely to cause an accident.