If you have been injured in a car accident, there are steps you can follow to help your case, should you choose to file a personal injury claim. One easy thing is to take photos and record videos in the moments after your accident with your smartphone. Many people forget to document the accident scene. Photos […]
A new law enacted by the Wisconsin Legislature and signed by Governor Walker in April 2016, became effective on January 1, 2017, sharply increases penalties on repeat drunk driving cases. 2015 Wisconsin Act 371 makes a fourth drunk driving offense a felony for all purposes, regardless of when the previous OWI convictions occurred. Under previous law, […]
Liability insurance is required for all drivers in the state Wisconsin. However, about 10 percent of drivers use an automobile without car insurance, per the Insurance Research Council. If someone without liability insurance is at fault for your car accident, you must take special steps to have your injuries compensated. Negotiating with Your Insurer Under Wisconsin […]
By James Lewis Winter in Wisconsin is in full-swing now, and more than 25,000 miles of snowmobile trails are open. The 2016-17 snowmobile season will see more than 200,000 riders throughout the state. Before taking to the trails, it is important that you know about how Wisconsin OWI laws affect snowmobile operators. First, if you are driving […]
The majority of police officers are good and rational human beings. Nonetheless, police brutality, aggression, and confrontational behavior does exist. Knowing how to handle such situations should you ever experience one, is critical. In fact, in some situations, it could very well save your life. At the very least, an understanding of your Constitutional rights […]
Social media can have its benefits – it can help families and friends stay in touch when they live in different parts of the country, and it has even sparked new relationships. Unfortunately, social media also has its drawbacks, particularly for those who are pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. Before you share, tweet, or otherwise post […]
Because they have such a high prevalence of fatality, pedestrian accidents have always been a major area of concern. In fact, many states and cities have implemented awareness initiatives, new and updated traffic control devices, and stricter laws to protect their pedestrian citizens. Yet the growing problem shows that the issue is getting worse instead of better. […]
Over the last year, hate crimes have increased dramatically across the country. Hate crimes against African American and Muslim Americans have risen by over 50% and have reached their highest numbers since 2001. Hate crimes against Hispanics have increased almost 40% during the same time period. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) reports that in the month […]
The time to act for Wisconsin homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments is now! This is because the deadline to apply for the federal government’s long-running Making Home Affordable Program (MHA) Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) expires at the end of this month, on December 30, 2016. An attorney at GRGB says that homeowners faced […]
Generally, jail terms are reserved for Wisconsin’s repeat OWI offenders. However, there are circumstances under which even a first-time offender can face serious penalties. It is important to understand these circumstances. Moreover, it is essential that you understand how to protect yourself, should you come up against any one of these serious situations. Multiple OWI Convictions If […]