Car accidents are cases involving people who have suffered an injury in a traffic accident for which another driver may be at fault. A traffic collision may affect other vehicles, their occupants, and pedestrians, animals and may result in injury, property damage and/or death. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision including; vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, and driver impairment. People who are injured in automobile accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.
For the Town of Sheldon in Monroe County, Wisconsin, see Sheldon, Monroe County, Wisconsin. Sheldon is a village in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 256 at the 2000 census. Sheldon is located on the north bank of the Jump River.