Green Bay, WI (July 24, 2023) – At 10:45 p.m. on the night of Sunday, July 23, a passenger sustained injuries in a reckless driving incident in Green Bay.
According to local officials, the accident happened on Main Street near the intersection of St. George Street and North Irwin Avenue. Police report that a driver was driving recklessly in the area in their minivan when they lost control of the vehicle, causing it to slam into the Main Street Commons. This caused a portion of the building to break off and caused extensive damage to the van.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the van, identified as a 29-year-old woman from Green Bay, was injured in the accident but is expected to be okay. The passenger of the vehicle also sustained injuries. They have since been identified as a 27-year-old man from Oneida.
The roadway was blocked in the area for some time after the accident. The Green Bay woman was taken into custody for her role in the accident, though her charges are not yet known.
The investigation into the circumstances leading up to the accident remains ongoing.
We want to offer our warmest thoughts and sympathies to the passenger injured in this accident with hopes of a speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Wisconsin
In an instant, your life can be turned upside-down due to another driver’s careless actions. This is a reality that far too many individuals face in Wisconsin each year. In 2020, it was reported that there were 114,697 car accidents in the state of Wisconsin, with a large percentage of these accidents leading to injuries both minor to severe. If you have been hurt in a car accident and wonder where you can turn, it is essential that you seek the skilled help of an attorney that you can trust.
Having your life impacted by a car accident can be an incredibly serious situation. As such, you may be left with an array of questions. For instance, you may wonder what deadlines you will need to meet in your claim as you move forward. On top of this, you may be concerned about whether or not your claim will be settled or will go to trial. It is important that you understand your options after a car accident. Speaking with a Green Bay car accident attorney is in your best interests during these challenging times.
At Zerbst & Kluck, S.C., our attorneys have the knowledge and skills to assist you as you move forward with a claim after a serious car accident. Having the help of an attorney on your side can give you the confidence to move forward when your life has been turned upside-down within seconds due to another party’s actions. We will help you work toward compensation for some of the following aspects:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Therapy costs
You should never delay in seeking legal help after a car accident. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Green Bay at (608) 471-5365 to find out what options you have at this time.
Note: When writing this accident news article, our writers utilized secondary sources, including local news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, and, occasionally, eyewitness reports. Our firm has not independently verified any of the facts pertaining to this accident. If you locate any information in this post that is inaccurate, please contact Zerbst & Kluck, S.C., right away. The article will be updated with the correct information immediately. If requested, we will take down this post.
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