Everyone knows that texting and driving is illegal. Yet, most everyone knows that it still happens on a regular basis. Hopefully, you are not one of those drivers. Recently, a few events caused me great concern. A few weeks ago, I was walking home from work and because my home is about 8 miles from […]
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WISCONSIN CRIMINAL LAW: IN WISCONSIN IF YOU ARE GUILTY OF DRUNK DRIVING HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO TO DECREASE YOUR SENTENCE
We are approaching the holiday season and with holiday season come parties. With parties comes alcohol and with alcohol, inevitably comes driving while under the influence. The best advice that anyone can give you at this time of year is to not drink and drive. Make arrangements in advance to have a driver, take a […]
WISCONSIN PERSONAL INJURY LAW: WISCONSIN YOUNG DRIVERS BEWARE! WHAT ABOUT EXPERIENCED DRIVERS?
As of Thursday, November 1, 2012, a new Wisconsin state law goes into effect prohibiting young drivers with instructional permits or probationary licenses from using any cell phone, including hands-free units, for any purpose while driving accept in emergency situations. First time violators face a $20-$40 fine while subsequent offenses within a year rise to […]
Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: Can I Have a Worker’s Compensation Claim and a Lawsuit for the Same Injury?
The quick answer is “yes”, depending upon the circumstances. If you are working at the time of an accident caused by the negligence of another person, as long as that person is not a co-worker or your employer, you can get both worker’s compensation benefits and damages from the negligent party. For example, if your […]
Wisconsin Personal Injury Law: Driving is Dangerous, Pay Attention!
Not a day goes by that I get frustrated with another driver either ahead or to my side who is talking on a cell phone, texting or doing other things other than paying attention to their driving. I would like to say that I have never been guilty of the same, but, I can’t. Although […]
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