After you have been convicted of a crime, you may feel like you have no options. In Wisconsin, if you have been convicted of a crime, you have the right to an appeal. If you believe that errors were made during your case, you should explore all of your legal options with an attorney. The Wisconsin […]
What You Need to Know About Appealing a Criminal Conviction or Sentence
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAfter you have been convicted of a crime, you may feel like you have no options. In Wisconsin, if you have been convicted of a crime, you have the right to an appeal. If you believe that errors were made during your case, you should explore all of your legal options with an attorney. The Wisconsin […]
4 Types of Negligence That Can Lead to Dangerous Truck Accidents
/in Truck Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPLarge trucks are a danger on the roads to smaller passenger cars and pedestrians. Tractor-trailer trucks weigh 80,000 pounds, on average. This makes them hard to stop, and the difference in size between vehicles is likely to cause serious injuries for drivers and passengers involved in a collision. There are a wide variety of reasons […]
Wisconsin Governor Will Resume Granting Pardons in Criminal Cases
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Raymond Dall’Osto, Steven McGaver, and Jason Luczak Newly-inaugurated Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently said that he will begin to consider applications for and issue pardons. While it had previously been speculated that Governor Evers would reinstitute pardons, he has now publicly stated that pardons will be a possibility for those convicted of state crimes in Wisconsin. Under the […]
Can I Recover Compensation for a Dog Bite Injury?
/in Premises Liability/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you have been bitten by a dog, you are at risk for a number of injuries. First, there is likely some sort of wound, and the degree of severity can range from superficial to severe. You also may be at risk for scarring or permanent disfiguration. Another possible injury that people often overlook with dog […]
Healthcare Providers Face New Legal Risks in Prescribing Opioids
/in Medical License Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn recent months, both the State of Wisconsin and the United States Government have put healthcare providers on notice that their prescribing practices are being scrutinized. The U.S. Attorney’s offices for the State of Wisconsin have warned high prescribers of opioids that prescribing these medications when not medically necessary could lead to criminal charges. The Wisconsin […]
In Which Types of Cases Is a Mass Tort Action Appropriate?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMass tort actions are especially useful in certain types of cases, as they provide an efficient way for personal injury victims to receive the compensation they deserve. Pharmaceutical and medical device claims are often brought forward through a mass tort action. This is because these products, if defective, will likely injure a large number of people. What […]
Fraud, False Advertising, and Misrepresentation Claims in Home Sales: How the Spring Melt Can Lead to a Flood of Litigation for Wisconsin Home Sellers
/in Real Estate/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMost people are relieved and ready to move on to the next phase of their lives after going through the long and stressful process of selling a home. Buyers and sellers typically have had very little direct interaction with each other during the sale process, and most sellers assume that they will never hear from […]
Is Your Injury Claim Suitable for a Mass Tort Action?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhat is a mass tort? A mass tort is a type of action that can be brought when there is one instance of negligence that causes injury to a group of people. Mass tort actions can be brought against defendants in state or federal court. It is not uncommon for these cases to be consolidated into multidistrict […]
Child Custody Issues that Must Be Addressed During Divorce
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPThere are numerous child custody concerns that need to be addressed as part of divorce proceedings. The resolution of these issues can have a huge influence on your children for years to come, so it is important to understand what a typical child custody proceeding entails. Types of Custody In Wisconsin, there are two types of custody, […]
Legal Issues to Resolve When Relocating After Divorce
/in Family Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you are a divorced parent, moving will likely be more complicated than finding a new home and packing up a moving van. That is because there are certain laws that apply when a divorced parent wants to move with their children to a new location. In Wisconsin, the parental relocation laws were updated in April 2018. […]