A father of eight children was killed in a motorcycle accident last week after a driver of a concrete truck slammed into his motorcycle on Interstate 45. The truck dragged the motorcycle around the corner of the intersection before stopping. Police believe the driver stopped to move the bike out of the road and then continued driving.

Law enforcement was able to find the 60 year-old truck driver after a hotel’s surveillance camera caught everything on tape. Investigators tracked down the concrete company and then the driver. He has since been fired from his job and faces charges of causing an accident resulting in injury or death. If he is convicted he can be sentenced to two to ten years in jail and a fine of $10,000.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim who died in this tragic accident.

A drunk driver is currently in critical condition at the hospital after he rear-ended a dump truck and was thrown from his vehicle. The 46 year-old man had just left a bar in Racine County before the accident occurred. The bar employees called SafeRide to take him home, but the man refused to get into the car and instead took off in his own SUV, nearly running over the employees trying to block his exit. He was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident.

The man now faces felony charges of DWI since this is his fifth DWI citation. His exact blood alcohol content is not yet available as test results are still pending.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by a drunk driver, contact the Appleton DUI accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. today at 800-242-2874.

Honda and Subaru have issued recalls totaling over 800,000 vehicles. More than 300,000 Honda Pilots made between 2009-2011 are affected by the recall as well as 500,000 vehicles made by Subaru including 2010-2011 Legacies and Outbacks, 2005-2006 Saab 9-2x, 2003-2008 Foresters, and 2002-2007 Imprezas.

The Pilots are being recalled for a possible seatbelt malfunction that can cause the seatbelts to disconnect from the anchor webbing. The auto manufacturer states that an inexperienced sewing machine operator appears to have not properly or completely sewn the seatbelt stitching. Two cases have been reported of the seatbelt separating from the anchor, though no injuries occurred.

Subaru’s Legacies and Outbacks may have a defective windshield wiper motor that could overheat and possible cause a fire. The other models’ front control arm could break if it becomes corroded, causing the driver difficulty in controlling the vehicle. Two drivers have said they lost control of their cars due to this problem, but no injuries or accidents occurred.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured due to an auto defect, contact the Appleton vehicle defect lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. today at 800-242-2874.

THE REF, Transportable High-End Rider Education Facility, is Wisconsin’s new motorcycle safety program. Federally funded, THE REF provides demo motorcycles, motorcycle simulators, and interactive tests to educate new and experienced riders about motorcycle safety. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be taking THE REF to dozens of cities across the state to raise awareness of motorcycle safety.

THE REF was introduced in August 2010, and so far motorcycle-related deaths have decreased. At this time last year, there were 62 motorcycle fatalities. Today, there are 16 fewer fatalities. State law does not require motorcyclist 18 years or older to take motorcycle training classes, but the Department of Transportation hopes that THE REF will encourage riders to take an active role in their safety.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, contact the Appleton motorcycle accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. today at 800-242-2874.

Three teenagers are dead after a fatal pedestrian accident late last week. A 48 year-old woman ran a red light and hit the group of friends. A 17 year-old boy suffered a traumatic brain injury and was taken off of life support this week, a 16 year-old died at the scene, and a 17 year-old boy died just hours after the accident at the hospital.

Police say the friends were walking along Highway 183 by I-675 in Atlanta when the accident occurred. The woman was allegedly fighting with her husband on her cellphone at the time. Police say she was on anti-depressants and failed field sobriety tests. She faces two charges of vehicular homicide, not stopping at a red light, DUI, no proof of insurance, driving with a suspended license, obstruction of an officer, and not exercising due care while on a cellphone.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the young victims of this accident.