In Wisconsin, if you have been convicted of the crime of vehicular homicide, your liability may not end with the conviction. You may also face a separate civil lawsuit related to the conduct that led to the vehicular homicide conviction. This civil “personal injury” lawsuit may be brought to recover damages if you were convicted for the crime. A Wisconsin personal injury defense attorney can represent you if you are facing a civil lawsuit related to your vehicular homicide conviction.

What Is Vehicular Homicide in Wisconsin Criminal Law?

Under Wisconsin criminal law, vehicular homicide occurs when a driver causes someone’s death while operating a motor vehicle. A driver may be convicted of vehicular homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle law when they “cause the death of another human being by the negligent operation or handling of a vehicle,” or for vehicular homicide caused by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.