Posted March 27, 2017
Many people may not understand exactly what family law means or what it entails. Family law involves more and goes much further than simply handling divorce proceedings and legalizing the end of a marriage. From overseeing mediation to determining child custody plans and maintenance payments, a good family law firm can and will handle all […]
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Posted March 27, 2017
Some injured employees refuse to file a workers’ compensation claim because they’re concerned they will get fired. Instead of going after the benefits they’re entitled to, these employees use their private health insurance coverage to receive medical care and their sick and vacation days if they need to take time off work. This is a […]
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Posted March 02, 2017
Motorcycle accidents are common hazards in every state. Unlike car accidents, the potential of getting serious injuries or dying is high. According to statistics, the number of injuries and deaths caused by motorcycles are 27 times more than cars. The truth is that not all motorcycle accidents require an attorney. Some slight bruises or minor […]
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Posted February 07, 2017
The crime of reckless endangerment is charged when someone has acted in a way that resulted in serious bodily injury or the risk of bodily injury or death to another person. At first glance this may seem vague or overly broad so it needs to be broken down. Reckless endangerment requires that there is a […]
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Posted February 02, 2017
Maybe. We need to look at two separate legal proceedings that normally arise when an individual has been charged with driving under the influence. The first is the criminal proceeding; the second is the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hearing that usually accompanies the criminal case. It is the DMV that determines if you lose […]
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Posted January 27, 2017
A press release is one of the simplest ways to get your law firm’s name out in the public eye — but drafting a great legal press release might not seem easy at first. Whether you’re promoting your firm through an online news article or on the radio, you want to make sure that you’re […]
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Posted January 18, 2017
Under the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act, a worker who is injured in the scope of his or her employment may make a claim for worker’s compensation against the worker’s compensation insurance company for his or her employer. This is typically referred to as the exclusive remedy that an employee has against his or her employer […]
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Posted January 18, 2017
In the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation system, the injured worker has the right to choose his or her treating physician. This right is outlined in Wisconsin Statutes Section 102.42(2)(a), which states, in part: “…the employer shall offer to the injured employee his or her choice of any physician, chiropractor, psychologist, dentist, physician assistant, advanced nurse prescriber, […]
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Posted January 12, 2017
No one expects to be facing a situation in which they are asked to take a breath test. But if law enforcement is asking for a specimen of your breath, it’s important to understand the law and understand what your options are. A typical DWI investigation includes a request for a breath or blood sample. […]
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Posted January 09, 2017
There are several major differences between a personal injury claim and a personal injury lawsuit. A personal injury claim may lead to a lawsuit but a variety of factors could prevent it from going to trial. Common deciding factors include: Did the accident result in a fatality? If yes, the victim’s family may opt for […]
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