The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released information regarding traffic-related fatalities in 2011. According to the data, this is the fourth consecutive year that the state of Wisconsin has had fewer than 600 fatalities.

In 2011, there were 569 fatalities directly related to traffic accidents. This number is up from 2010 but drastically lower than the five-year-average.

Motorcycle accident fatalities decreased 18 percent from 2010. There were 85 people who lost their lives in motorcycle crashes in 2011, down from 103 people in 2010.

Accidents happen every day and serious injuries can be a result. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact the Wisconsin motorcycle accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.