Posted April 07, 2017
Pursuing a lawsuit can be a daunting process for many people. If you don’t have prior experience in filing a lawsuit or lack the necessary legal knowledge, you probably don’t realize what you are getting into when you decide to proceed. Here are five important things to know if you are considering filing a lawsuit. […]
Read MorePosted April 04, 2017
Whether we work at an office or on a factory floor, the risk for injuries at work is as high as ever. In 2015, there were approximately 2.9 million non-fatal workplace accidents in the United States (via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Whatever your job, there are inherent risks involved. Here are three of […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted March 01, 2017
Personal injury awards are separate individual property not included in marital property in divorce. The general rule in most states is that If you receive a personal award of money damages, such as a personal injury award, that money may considered separate from the community/marital property in a divorce. There is a general presumption is […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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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