As previously reported here, there have been numerous accidents in the Milwaukee area involving wrong-way drivers. On early Thursday morning, May 8, 2014, the latest accident occurred when a 52-year-old man drove his car the wrong way on Highway 18 in Waukesha and crashed into a semi-tractor trailer. The driver of the car reportedly suffered a broken hip and other injuries as a result of the accident, and was taken by helicopter to Froedtert Hospital. The truck driver sustained minor injuries in the crash. Authorities believe that alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.
Our practiced car accident lawyers at Samster, Konkel & Safran seek to prevent vehicle accidents in Milwaukee. In fact, we are involved in a campaign to end automobile accidents caused by distracted driving, such as texting while driving. Blue thumb bands are available for drivers to show their pledge to not text and drive. Visit our office at 11063 West Bluemound Road, Suite 205, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 53226, e-mail our office at info@skslawyers.com, or call our office to get the thumb bands. Also, if you know of a school or group looking to have a distracted driving presentation provided, please contact us and one of our attorneys would be happy to provide a free presentation and thumb bands.
