A Milwaukee grandmother is thankful that an incident with a street lamp did not end in tragedy.

After a crash at Range Line Road and Mequon Road's intersection, one in which the grandmother and her passengers did not report serious injuries and no serious injuries were reported by the other vehicle, a light pole came crashing through the roof of the car. The original accident saw the grandmother's vehicle being struck by the other vehicle involved in the crash. Her car continued for a short distance, eventually hitting a light pole. The pole, lingering of a moment, eventually fell through the windshield of the car below it. The grandmother was saved in the incident, sitting only inches away from where the light pole struck the car.

No one was injured in either the crash between the cars or light pole.

If you have been injured, however, because of the defect of a roadway, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries or damages. Knowing your rights and options is the first step to understanding your claim. Contact the Milwaukee personal injury lawyers of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C., today by calling 800-242-2874.

A new Wisconsin law is not only requiring motorists to purchase auto insurance, but keep proper identification of their policy ready in case of an accident.

The new law went into effect June 1, 2010, and asks that Wisconsin drivers keep a suitable means of identifying their insurance policy in their vehicles while driving. The law requires a policy of minimum coverage up to $15,000 for property damage, $50,000 for bodily harm to one person, and $100,000 for an accident. Failure to purchase such a policy, if caught, will result in a $500 fine for the operator of the vehicle. If, on the other hand, the driver simply cannot produce proof of a policy, a $10 fine is given, which is waived if the driver returns to a law enforcement agency with the required proof.

The only state that does not legally require car insurance is New Hampshire. Virginia allows motorists to drive uninsured, but they must pay $500 a year to the state for this privilege. Neither state advocates driving without insurance, however.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident or something traffic incident, you may be legally entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. Knowing your rights is the first step to determining if these options apply to you. Contact the Milwaukee personal injury attorneys of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874 today. 

Five teens were involved in an accident Thursday morning when a train crashed into their car in Calumet County, Wis., authorities said. The teens, aged 15-18, were all seriously injured in the crash, authorities said, but their injuries do not appear life-threatening. Three of the teens were airlifted to Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, and two were taken there by ambulance.

Police said the students were on their way to Brillion High School when the accident occurred. Investigations show that less than half of the railroad crossings in the state have active warnings for when a train approaches. Police said alcohol does not seem to be a factor in the accident.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Milwaukee car accident attorneys of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C., today by calling 800-242-2874.

LED traffic lights have been installed in cities all across the state.  The use of these lights were encouraged because of the energy saving ability of LED lights when compared to the traditional lights.  Following their installation,  the lights were hailed as a great step in helping the environment and reducing energy costs.

Now,  the lights are being seen as a problem.  The lights are having issues with snow and ice building up on them during the winter weather.  Traditional lights would burn hot.  This would prevent ice or snow from building up on the traffic light.  LEDs do not emit much heat at all.  This means that LED lights are becoming caked in ice,  causing individuals to not be able to see the traffic signals. This is leading to accidents occurring.

Officials have stated that they are currently working on a solution to the problem.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, please contact the Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorneys of Habush, Habush &Rottier at 800-242-2874.  

A man in Milwaukee was recently walking his bicycle before being hit by a vehicle.  The accident took place Saturday night shortly after 7:00 p.m.  The man was attempting to cross the street at a "walk" signal which was lit and indicating that the man could walk.  While crossing the street the man was struck by a vehicle travelling down the road.

The man was rushed to a hospital by paramedics, although the man's current condition was not yet available. The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian was cited in the accident.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, contact the Milwaukee car accident attorneys of Habush, Habush & Rottier at 800-242-2874.  

Rain recently fell on Milwaukee on Friday.  The heavy rains were responsible for a significant increase in accidents in the city.  According to reports,  several accidents took place on the freeways and roads on Friday. 

Several accidents occurred over the period of rain-fall, which caused traffic in the area to become heavily congested and slow down.  Some freeways reported average speeds around 15 miles-per-hour for several hours.

Emergency officials scrambled to assist and respond to all the accidents and calls.  Delays of several hours were reported on some roads.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, contact the Milwaukee car accident attorneys of Habush, Habush & Rottier at 800-242-2874.        

An accident recently took place in Milwaukee in which a motorcycle rider was injured. 

According to reports,  the motorcycle rider had a green light and was attempting to drive through an intersection.  At this point,  a driver in a white SUV was distracted and did not see a red light.  The distracted driver plowed into the intersection and struck the motorcyclist,  ejecting him from the motorcycle. 

Paramedics were called to the scene and began to give treatment to the motorcycle rider.  The driver of the SUV did not suffer any injuries in the accident. 

If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, contact the Milwaukee personal injury attorneys of Habush, Habush & Rottier at 800-242-2874.