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.
Halloween is a holiday that both children and adults look forward to each year. Unfortunately, Halloween can also be dangerous for pedestrian trick-or-treaters. Below are some Halloween safety tips for a safe and sweet trick-or-treat experience for both pedestrians and drivers.
Stay On Sidewalks and Pedestrian Paths - Pedestrian trick-or-treaters should try to stay on sidewalks and pedestrian paths. If there are no sidewalks, pedestrians should walk facing oncoming traffic. Pedestrians should also try to walk as far to the side of the road as possible. Pedestrians should walk under the assumption that the drivers coming toward them are not able to see them.
Follow the Rules of the Road – Pedestrians should try to cross the road at crosswalks. They should not run or dart across the road. Trick-or-treaters may need to remove their masks so visibility is not obstructed.
Wear Reflective Tape – Children and adults should use or wear reflective tape for costumes and trick-or-treat bags. Parents may even consider wearing a reflective jacket.
Carry Cell Phone – Pedestrians should carry a cell phone for quick communication in the event of an emergency.
Avoid Loose Dogs – Be cautious of dogs on the loose as they may become frightened or scared causing an unexpected dog bite or injury to a trick-or-treater.
Stay on Well Lit Streets – Pedestrians should assume that drivers are unable to see them.
Use Flashlights – Obtain flashlights for both kids and their escorts to improve the visibility of trick-or-treaters.
Slow Down - Drivers should slow down on Halloween and during designated trick-or-treat hours. Because of the excitement of trick-or-treating, kids run from house to house and often dart out into the road. By reducing speed, a driver will be able to stop before hitting a child that runs out in front of the vehicle.
Watch Driveways – Drivers should carefully enter and exit driveways to avoid kids who may be running or darting out into the driveway.
Do Not Use Cell Phone - Because a child may run out into the road, even a quick glance at the cell phone could cause a devastating accident. Avoid all distractions so you are able to focus on the road and surroundings.
Turn On Headlights – Turn on headlights earlier in the day so you are able to spot the pedestrian trick-or-treaters from farther distances.
Report Drunk Driving – During Halloween, drunk drivers are common and dangerous on the road. If you suspect a driver of drunk driving, you should contact local law enforcement.
Designate a Sober Driver – Halloween is also a night of adult parties involving drinking. Designate a sober driver or use other means of transportation such as Uber and Lyft.
With the above safety tips, Natasha Misra Law would like to wish you a sweet, spooky and safe Halloween! If you have any questions about an accident involving a pedestrian trick-or-treater, please contact our office at 414-210-3834 for a free consultation with a Milwaukee personal injury attorney.
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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