Fleeing the scene of an accident, sometimes referred to as a hit-and-run, is against the law in Wisconsin, and offending drivers could face state charges. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, at least one driver leaves the scene in about 11 percent of crashes reported to police, despite the illegality of hit-and-runs. The reasons […]
If you have been charged with stalking in Wisconsin, be aware that you may be facing jail time. Wisconsin courts take stalking charges seriously, and it may be up to you to refute the accusations made by the complainant. With the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney, you can fight these charges or build a strong […]
Wisconsin law prohibits drivers from endangering the safety of others or property by the negligent operation of a vehicle. The reckless driving law is written broadly, and numerous types of driving behavior may result in reckless driving charges for a driver. Reckless driving can impact your ability to keep your driver’s license. Therefore, if you […]
Wisconsin law prohibits drivers from endangering the safety of others or property by the negligent operation of a vehicle. The reckless driving law is written broadly, and numerous types of driving behavior may result in reckless driving charges for a driver. Reckless driving can impact your ability to keep your driver’s license. Therefore, if you […]
Though it is not the law in Wisconsin, wearing a helmet provides a substantial amount of protection in the instance of a bicycle accident. In fact, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, wearing a helmet can prevent approximately 85 percent of head injuries in bicyclists. Head injuries can result in multiple types of complications that […]
Across the country, staggering numbers of people are becoming addicted to opioids and are dying from drug overdose. Like the rest of the country, Wisconsin residents are facing the opioid epidemic as well. The increase in opioid use has resulted in an increase in the number of people charged with drug crimes. If you are charged […]
Riding on a motorcycle presents more risks than riding in cars. In fact, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in an accident than car occupants. They are also six times more likely to be injured. Despite the fact that motorcyclists are at greater risk for death or injury, they are not necessarily at […]
To bring awareness to the issue of distracted driving, the National Safety Council has named April as the Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving causes serious injury and death, and these accidents are entirely preventable. If you suspect that the driver who caused your car accident was distracted, you should not have to pay for your injuries. […]
Each year, more than 500 car accidents in Wisconsin claim, on average, 559 lives, according to the state’s Department of Transportation. If your loved one has died in a car accident, Wisconsin law provides that you may be able to receive compensation for your loss through a type of claim called a wrongful death lawsuit. Fatality Rates […]
The 7th Circuit recently ruled that conditions of supervised release for a sex offender were not overly restrictive. Instead, the court determined that the terms of the supervised release, which included the requirement that he stay away from minors, were suitable considering the crime. What Is Supervised Released? After someone convicted of a federal crime finishes his […]