By: Attorney Kristen Nelson Doctors, nurses, therapists, and other health care professionals work extremely hard to obtain their professional licenses. Between schooling, practical training, and undergoing background checks or even enduring questions about mental health, it is not easy to get a professional license in the health care industry. Losing a license can be devastating, and it can […]
Top Reasons Wisconsin Healthcare Professionals Lose Their Licenses
/in Medical License Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy: Attorney Kristen Nelson Doctors, nurses, therapists, and other health care professionals work extremely hard to obtain their professional licenses. Between schooling, practical training, and undergoing background checks or even enduring questions about mental health, it is not easy to get a professional license in the health care industry. Losing a license can be devastating, and it can […]
Legal Options After a Winter Slip and Fall Accident in Wisconsin
/in Premises Liability/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPSlip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury in the winter. Sometimes, these accidents are the unavoidable result of harsh weather conditions. Other times, it is someone’s carelessness that leads others to fall and get hurt. Many slips and falls are entirely preventable when property owners and business operators use reasonable care […]
Who Is Liable for Truck Accidents Involving Snow or Ice?
/in Truck Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDuring the winter, the roads in Wisconsin and throughout the United States can become very dangerous. Storms may cause snow to accumulate on roads and highways, and cold temperatures may cause ice to form. These conditions can make roads very slick, and drivers will be much more likely to lose control of their vehicles and […]
Can Construction Litigation Address Issues Related to Winter Weather?
/in Commercial Litigation/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPThe winters in Wisconsin can be brutal. Extremely cold temperatures and major storms involving snow, ice, and strong winds can affect people’s lives in multiple ways, and these issues can also have an impact on construction projects. In cases where winter weather resulted in delays or other issues that caused one or more parties to […]
How Can College Students Defend Against Criminal Charges?
/in College Student Representation/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPThere are a variety of legal issues that may affect college students. Addressing these matters properly can aide students in protecting their rights, continuing receiving education, and pursuing future opportunities. Like all adults, university students can take inadvisable actions, and they may face consequences for certain types of behavior. In addition to addressing violations of school […]
Can I Pursue Compensation for a Winter Slip and Fall Accident?
/in Premises Liability/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAs the temperature drops during the winter, Wisconsin residents may encounter a variety of safety issues. Snow and ice that accumulates on sidewalks or other walking surfaces may lead to slip and fall accidents that result in multiple types of serious injuries, such as broken bones or traumatic brain injuries. Victims of these types of accidents may […]
How Can Healthcare Professionals Avoid Accusations of Over Prescribing?
/in Professional Licensing Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy: Attorney Kristen Nelson There are many situations where healthcare professionals may need to address legal issues, and many of the most serious and consequential cases will involve controlled substances, specifically, opioids. Doctors and other medical providers who prescribe medications may be accused of overprescribing. This may lead to investigations from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) […]
What Are My Options After a Winter Car Accident in Milwaukee?
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDriving in the winter can be more dangerous than at other times of the year. Traction can be reduced significantly on snowy or icy roads, and drivers are more likely to lose control of their vehicles and become involved in car accidents. Throughout the United States, more than 150,000 accidents take place every year on roads […]
How can I make a claim for surplus proceeds in a foreclosure action?
/in Real Estate/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPProperty owners, creditors and other interested parties who have been named in a foreclosure action due to an interest they have in real property may have the right to make a claim for any remaining surplus proceeds. When a bank or mortgage loan servicer files for foreclosure, they are generally required to name all necessary […]
Can Student-Athletes in Wisconsin Earn Money From Endorsements?
/in College Student Representation/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPHistorically, the NCAA has prohibited college student-athletes from accepting money in return for endorsements to ensure athletic programs were not “pay for play.” Until recently, the only way student athletes could legally receive compensation was through scholarships. Many believed that this was unfair to student-athletes, since universities could make a great deal of money from […]