In the state of Wisconsin, all individuals over the age of four, no matter where they are seated in a motor vehicle, must use a seat belt. Children under the age of four must be restrained in an age-appropriate child restraint seat. Wisconsin seatbelt usage is currently at an all-time high of 88%. However, Wisconsin’s seatbelt usage rate is still behind the national average, which is at 89%. Likewise, Wisconsin lags behinds its neighboring states, who have a seatbelt usage rate of 90% or more. This is despite the fact that Wisconsin has a primary or standard seatbelt enforcement law, which means that a police officer can pull over a driver simply due to the fact that he or she or a passenger is not using a seatbelt. Typically, states with a primary seatbelt enforcement law have a higher compliance rate with seatbelt laws.
Seatbelt usage at all times is the single most effective way to protect against being ejected from or thrown around a vehicle in the event of a crash. This is the case for both drivers and passengers, no matter where they are seated in the vehicle. Serious and fatal injuries that result from motor vehicle occupants who fail to buckle up as required create massive economic losses, which impact all of society, who pays for these losses in the form of higher insurance premiums, taxes, and other types of public funding. For instance, in 2013, these economic losses cost more than $2.7 billion.
When any type of vehicle accident occurs as a result of a driver’s negligence, and causes injury to a passenger, driver of another vehicle, or even a pedestrian, the injured individual may have a claim for damages under Wisconsin law. However, there are strict time limits on personal injury claims in the state of Wisconsin, and you can lose your right to compensation if you do not consult an experienced lawyer in time. Don’t delay in contacting the Madison personal injury attorneys of Boller & Vaughan, and set up your free consultation today.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
