Wisconsin Drunk Driving Statistics

February 2024

Wisconsin has over 23,000 convictions each year for operating while intoxicated.  In additon to the convictions, drunk drivers put all other drivers on the road in danger.  Wisconsin statistics indicate that a person is injured or killed in the State every two hours by an intoxicated driver.

A personal injury case involving a drunk driver has many complexites that are not found in other personal injury cases.  That is why you want to be sure to get an experienced attorney on your side.

If you have been injured by a drunk driver, consider contacting Herrick & Hart.  We have been helping the injured for over 70 years.    We offer a free consultation in personal injury cases.  

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