$2.4 Million Distracted Driving Accident
When a Distracted Driver Causes a Fatal Accident: How Bye, Goff & Rohde Fights for Justice
A single moment of inattention behind the wheel can shatter a family forever. If you’ve lost a loved one because a distracted driver failed to pay attention to the road, you deserve an attorney who will fight relentlessly to hold that driver accountable. At Bye, Goff & Rohde, our distracted driver accident attorneys have the experience, resources, and determination to pursue every avenue of justice on your behalf.
A $2.4 Million Result for a Family Who Lost Everything
Attorney Brian Laule and his team at Bye, Goff & Rohde secured a $2.4 million settlement in a fatal car accident case that illustrates just how catastrophic a moment of driver inattention can be.
Harry was traveling south on a county road when he came to a complete stop, waiting to turn left. Without warning, a pickup truck driver rear-ended his vehicle with tremendous force. The impact was so severe that Harry’s car was pushed into oncoming traffic, where it was then struck by a commercial truck. Harry suffered multiple fractures throughout the left side of his body and underwent emergency surgery to repair a torn celiac trunk artery — a major blood vessel critical to survival. Tragically, Harry passed away less than a week later from his injuries.
The scene was devastating. Emergency responders found Harry pinned between the center console and his driver’s door, his seat dislodged by the force of the crash. Firefighters had to cut through the car in multiple locations just to reach him.
Through expert investigation, Attorney Laule’s team determined that the truck that struck Harry’s car was traveling at approximately 62 mph — and that the brakes were applied only one second before impact. That single second was not enough. The collision was powerful enough to spin Harry’s car counterclockwise and launch it into oncoming traffic. The truck itself ended up in the ditch.
This case is a sobering reminder of what happens when a driver fails to pay attention. Whether it’s a phone, fatigue, or any other distraction, the consequences can be permanent and irreversible.
Why You Need a Distracted Driver Accident Attorney
Distracted driving cases require thorough, skilled investigation. Proving that a driver was distracted at the moment of impact — and connecting that distraction to your loved one’s death — demands the kind of experience that Bye, Goff & Rohde has built over more than 50 years of serving Wisconsin families, and all of our partners are board-certified in personal injury law.
We pursue compensation in fatal accident cases for:
- Loss of projected income
- Loss of companionship
- Emotional and psychological suffering
- Therapy costs
- Loss of inheritance
Wisconsin’s Statute of Limitations: Don’t Wait
Time is critical in wrongful death cases. Under Wisconsin law, families have two years from the date of a fatal motor vehicle accident to file a lawsuit. For other types of wrongful death claims, that window extends to three years. Missing this deadline can forfeit your right to pursue justice entirely. The sooner you contact a distracted driver accident attorney, the sooner we can begin preserving evidence and building your case.
Contact Bye, Goff & Rohde Today
No settlement can bring back someone you love. But pursuing justice can ease the financial burden your family now faces and hold negligent drivers accountable — potentially preventing future tragedies.
If you lost a loved one or were in a distracted driving accident, call Bye, Goff & Rohde today at (715) 425-8161. Your initial consultation is free, and we’re ready to go to work for your family.