The summer months are a time when many people enjoy themselves outdoors and participate in a variety of activities. People in Wisconsin have many opportunities for fun activities, including hiking, rock climbing, boating, and swimming in lakes, rivers, and public or private pools. While most people take care to protect the safety of themselves and […]
Can I Recover Damages If I Was in a Motorcycle Crash Without a Helmet?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMotorcycle riders face serious dangers as a result of sharing the road with cars, trucks, and other vehicles. A motorcycle crash can cause a wide range of severe injuries, and in many situations, it is the negligence of drivers in other vehicles that causes injuries to riders. However, whether or not the rider was wearing a helmet […]
Is Drugged Driving the Same as Drunk Driving in Wisconsin?
/in DUI / OWI/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDriving a vehicle after drinking alcohol is known to be dangerous, and drivers who have a certain level of alcohol in their system may be arrested for the offense of operating while intoxicated (OWI). However, some drivers may be uncertain about how the laws in Wisconsin address driving after using recreational drugs or other controlled substances. […]
Can I Pursue Compensation for Injuries in Recreational Activities?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPThe summer months are a time when many people enjoy themselves outdoors and participate in a variety of activities. People in Wisconsin have many opportunities for fun activities, including hiking, rock climbing, boating, and swimming in lakes, rivers, and public or private pools. While most people take care to protect the safety of themselves and […]
When Are Child Custody Restrictions Appropriate in Family Law Cases?
/in Family Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy: Attorney Megan Drury Parents may need to address issues related to child custody in a variety of situations, although this is most often a factor in divorce cases. Most of the time, parents will be able to share custody of children. Joint legal custody will allow both parents to be involved in decisions about how their children should be […]
How Will a Prenuptial Agreement Affect a Couple’s Property and Finances?
/in Family Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy: Attorney Megan Drury Many people consider marriage to be a partnership. When a couple gets married, they will often combine their finances, and the income they earn and the property they purchase will be considered to be jointly owned by both spouses. Even if a couple wishes to keep their finances separate, they will need […]
What Are Wisconsin’s Laws Regarding Medical Marijuana?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMarijuana use has become more and more accepted in the United States over the past several years. Several states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and a total of 37 states allow the drug to be used for medicinal purposes. Because marijuana has been found to provide many benefits for patients, people in Wisconsin may […]
What Are Parents’ Options When Children Suffer Daycare Injuries?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPFor most parents, the possibility of their children suffering harm is one of the worst things to contemplate. Parents do everything they can to keep their children safe, but it is impossible to watch them every second of every day. When parents leave their children in someone else’s care, they expect those people to provide […]
What Are the Consequences for Property Crimes in Wisconsin?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPNumerous actions may cause a person to be arrested and charged with a criminal offense, and the penalties they may face will depend on the specific laws they are accused of violating and the harm that was done to their alleged victims. While there are many different ways to categorize criminal offenses, many crimes can be divided […]
What Types of Injuries Can Affect Motorcycle Accident Victims?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhile motor vehicle collisions of all types can be serious, motorcycle accidents are especially likely to result in severe injuries. Motorcyclists have little in the way of protection, and they can suffer severe bodily harm if they are struck by a car or truck, thrown from their motorcycle, or make contact with the ground or other obstacles. […]
What Are the Options for Adoption for LGBTQ Couples?
/in Family Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy: Attorney Megan Drury Same-sex couples and those who are in the LGBTQ community have the same rights as opposite-sex couples. These include the right to get married, to end a marriage through divorce, or to grow their family by having children. In many cases, these couples will look to adopt children, and when planning to do so, they will need […]