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. 

June may prove to be another dangerous month, Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials fear.

The source of the anxiety comes from high numbers of deer-related accidents in the month of June. According to the Department of Transportation's figures, the worst or next to worst month each year for deer-versus-vehicle crashes is June, a time when does find some where to birth their offspring and fawns become old enough to leave their mothers.

The law enforcement community is backing the DOT warnings, offering that 16,338 accidents happened in Wisconsin in 2009 alone because of deer.

Dane County was, county-by-county, the most accident-heavy county in the state, having 873 deer-related crashes.

Police suggest that, if a deer comes near a road, motorists should slow down, pay additional attention, and honk their horn in a single blast as to scare the animal away from the road. If the deer should come on to the motorway, a deer caught in the headlights often lives up to his name, and will not usually move due to confusion. Slow down in these situations, and try to brake instead of swerving if all possible. Avoid the early morning and evening hours, stated law enforcement officials.

The police also wanted to extend a special warning to motorcycle riders. Deer can prove especially dangerous without the added bulk of a full car or truck body to protect the rider.

If you or someone you love has been injured while on the road, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. Contact the Milwaukee personal injury lawyers of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C., by calling 800-242-2874 today.

Two men were taken to the hospital by ambulance Saturday morning after their vehicles collided in the Township of Hartland, Wis., authorities said. The accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 29 and River Road, police said.

Police reports say that a pickup truck driven by a 73-year-old man was turning onto Highway 29. As he began to turn, a car driven by a 34-year-old man came up from behind and struck the pickup, authorities said. Police continued to investigate the accident.

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

The family members of a Pleasant Prairie man have been awarded $3.5 million settlement following the death of the man last year.

The 35 year-old man was killed while riding his motorcycle after it was hit by a car.  The car was being driven by a 16 year-old girl at the time of the accident.  No alcohol or drugs were involved in the accident, and the accident was caused when the young girls car pulled out in front of the man.  The girl was cited with failure to yield.  

The widow of the man will receive $1.1 million, and the children will receive $1.7.  

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

A recent big rig accident was caught on tape in Wisconsin.  The accident happened around the Wauwatosa area. 

A large orange tracker was driving  and overturned.  The big rid overturned on top of another vehicle in front of it.  The vehicle in front of it crushed a portion of the pickup.

The video was caught on tape by a highway camera.  The driver of the semi-truck was ticketed for reckless driving after the accident.

Although no injuries were reported,  this accident could have been a lot worse. 

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.