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. 

Winter Driving Hazards in Wisconsin

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.

  • How it causes accidents: Cars can lose traction, making it difficult to stop or steer.
  • Stay safe: Drive slower, increase following distance, and brake gently to avoid skidding.

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.

  • How it causes accidents: Drivers may fail to notice stopped cars or drift into other lanes.
  • Stay safe: Use headlights, drive cautiously, and avoid sudden lane changes.

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.

  • How it causes accidents: Drivers can spin out or lose control without warning.
  • Stay safe: Slow down, avoid sudden steering, and stay alert on bridges and overpasses.

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.

  • How it causes accidents: Cars can slide when braking or turning too quickly.
  • Stay safe: Use winter tires, keep speeds low, and avoid abrupt maneuvers.

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.

  • How it causes accidents: Drivers may skid, collide with snowbanks, or lose control on untreated roads.
  • Stay safe: Avoid driving immediately after storms and report dangerous road conditions to local authorities.

Winter Conditions Lead to More Crashes and Serious Injuries

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.

Get in Touch with a Car Accident Attorney Today

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.

Summer in Wisconsin. Snowmobiles packed away, hopefully for longer than 8 weeks, many Wisconsinites will turn to riding All-terrain vehicles (ATV). Just like snowmobiles, ATV users have specific laws they must follow. Many of these laws were written to regulate ATV use on off-road trails because that is where the majority of ATV’s are used.

If you have read this far, I presume you are interested in what you legally can and cannot do while using an ATV, so here are the highlights:

ATV Do’s 

  • Obtain safety certification if under the age of 16
  • Helmets required for individuals under 18
  • Watch for, and follow, trail and route signs
  • Obey posted trail speeds
  • Lighted headlamps and tail lamps
  • If involved in a crash, you must file a written report within 10 days of incident to the DNR
  • Slow down at trail corners
  • Travel with a map, smartphone, or GPS device for navigation and emergency
  • Inspect your ATV before every ride
  • Use the buddy system

ATV Don'ts

  • No person under 12 may operate an ATV (unless on private land supervised by an adult)
  • Operate an ATV on public roads unless the road is specifically designated for ATV use
  • Ride in aftermarket seating as a passenger – these do not comply with the new law change
  • Operate an ATV under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Operate the ATV in a careless or reckless manner
  • Operate on private or public property without permission
  • Alter the ATV against manufacturer’s advice
  • Have more passengers than the ATV is designed for

Contact an Experienced Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer

Have you been injured in an ATV accident? Contact Natasha Misra Law Today for a free consultation. Call 414-667-6196 to speak with our lead attorney, Natasha Misra, or fill out our online form on our website.

Natasha Misra

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.