You’re driving cautiously through a snowstorm on your way home from Green Bay, keeping a safe distance and staying under the speed limit. Suddenly, another car loses control on the icy road, slams into your vehicle, and changes your life in an instant. Wisconsin winters can be dangerous, but accidents like these happen all the time, because someone else wasn’t careful.
The team at Natasha Misra Law wants you to be as prepared as possible for any road conditions, and we’re here to fight for you if someone else wasn’t, and injured you in an accident. Let’s take a look at what winter conditions you could face, and how you can best try to stay safe out there in the snow.
Icy Roads: As temperatures drop, moisture on the roads can freeze into a slick, invisible layer of ice. Icy conditions are common across Wisconsin’s highways and residential streets, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Snowstorms and Reduced Visibility: Heavy snow can make it nearly impossible to see other vehicles, road signs, or obstacles. Rural areas like Oshkosh and Fond du Lac can be especially hazardous, with blowing snow creating whiteout conditions.
Black Ice: Black ice is a thin, transparent layer of ice that blends with the pavement, making it almost impossible to detect. It’s especially dangerous on shaded roads or during early morning hours.
Snow-Covered Roads: Packed snow can be as slippery as ice and often hides road markings, making it hard to judge where your lane ends or begins. This is a common issue in cities like Green Bay and Appleton after a heavy snowfall.
Unplowed or Poorly Maintained Roads: Snow and ice are bad enough, but when roads aren’t properly plowed or salted, the danger increases. Wisconsin’s smaller towns and rural highways often face delayed maintenance, making conditions worse.
Winter driving hazards are more than inconvenient—they’re dangerous. Snow, ice, and low visibility significantly increase the likelihood of crashes, and when another driver isn’t as cautious as you are, the consequences can be devastating. Rear-end collisions, multi-car pileups, and sliding accidents happen more often during winter, leading to serious injuries like whiplash, broken bones, and head trauma. If you’ve been hurt because someone else wasn’t careful on Wisconsin’s winter roads, you deserve justice.
If you’ve been injured in a winter driving accident in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Appleton, or anywhere in northern WI—don’t wait to get experienced legal advocacy. Contact Natasha Misra Law today for a free consultation.
Stay safe this winter, and remember: when you need someone to fight for you, Natasha Misra Law is more than just another suit. We’re advocates for your health, safety, and your future.
Worrying about the safety of your newborn is totally normal. But just like everything else you will learn to do as a parent, driving with a baby on board will become second nature.
There are a number of steps you can take to ensure that your child is protected and that you keep them as safe as possible while on the road. In this blog, we will discuss a few safe driving tips that all new parents should know about.
Infant safety seats come in different styles, and types and not all of them are designed to fit every car. Choosing the right seat can help you keep your baby safe and protected at all times. The right seat for your little one will be sized appropriately according to the baby's size, age, height, and weight.
The car seat should also have good ratings and be compatible with your vehicle's seats as well as the anchor systems. Ensure the seat is up to the NHTSA standards and easy to install in your car. It helps to ask for a test installation before purchasing a safety seat for your child.
If you're planning a long-distance trip, ensure you set up appropriate times for feeding and changing. Otherwise, you'll be caught up between tasks, which isn't a great experience when driving. You don't want your baby to become irritated or uncomfortable. Feed and change your baby before you hit the road. Also, remember to pack everything you need, including toys, to help keep your baby quiet and entertained in the car.
You should never leave your baby in the vehicle alone, even when you feel it is safe to do so. Not only can leaving a child in a car result in overheating, but accidents can also still occur that put your baby at risk of physical harm. No matter the situation, be sure to take your baby with you every time you park and leave your vehicle.
Having defensive driving skills as a new parent is essential. That means you're in ready mode—prepared for the unexpected, staying alert, controlled speed, and reacting calmly to other drivers. Additionally, you should try to avoid distractions at all costs, whether they're from your baby, your phone, or other road users. That way, you'll remain focused and avoid hazardous situations.
It's your responsibility to make sure your baby is safe on the road. Ensure the baby is strapped correctly to the safety seat, well-fed, and avoid unnecessary distractions when driving. However, in case you encounter an inevitable accident, we are here to help.
My law practice is dedicated to helping people who have suffered injuries in accidents which were not their fault. Born and raised in Milwaukee, I come from a family of medical professionals. My background and experience help me understand and represent individuals injured in accidents.
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