Due to the size and weight of an 18-wheeler, trucks are a huge risk for other vehicles on the road. In fact, when a truck is at fault in a traffic accident, hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages could be sustained. With the huge potential for serious injury in truck accidents, the industry is turning […]
Summer Time Daycare: How Does Your Child’s Care Program Stand Up?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhether you have enrolled your child in a new child care program or your child continues to attend the same facility this summer, it is important to continually evaluate the quality of the care provided. Not only is this critical to your child’s development but asking such questions could help you identify unsafe conditions that […]
Are the Police Tracking My Phone?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy: Kenneth Baker and Raymond Dall’Osto Law enforcement agencies across the country have employed a closely-guarded technology that simulates a cell phone tower. Known as Cell-Site Simulators or “Stingrays,” police can use this technology to secretly obtain information from every cell phone within at least a 650-foot radius, even when they are not in use. […]
Can I Get an OWI on a Bicycle?
/in DUI / OWI/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy: Kenneth Baker Now that it is officially summer, people in Wisconsin are once again enjoying the outdoors and the warm weather. This change of season sparks an interest for many to get out and enjoy the city in various ways. Some people enjoy playing volleyball at Bradford Beach, some swim in Lake Michigan, and […]
Homicide Cases in Wisconsin
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Steven McGaver and Raymond Dall’Osto In Wisconsin, the intent of the accused matters a great deal for most crimes. When someone dies at the hands of another, the government’s ability to prove that the accused acted with specific intent can be the difference between first-degree intentional homicide, a Class A felony and mandatory life […]
Can I Challenge My Wisconsin Prenuptial Agreement?
/in Family Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you are in the divorce process and your spouse is attempting to enforce a prenuptial agreement, there may be a way to challenge the agreement in whole or in part. However, in many cases, this will be an uphill battle—there are a limited number of grounds on which to challenge a prenup. What is a […]
Summer Construction: Tips for Accident Prevention
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWith the weather getting warmer and daylight hours increasing, construction work is in full swing. This increase in construction sites also means an increase in possible dangers. Hence, it is important to beware of potential construction hazards which can lead to serious bodily injury or death. Workers and construction companies should follow standard safety protocols in […]
Employee Theft: Am I Stealing if I Take Home Work Supplies?
/in Theft/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPStealing supplies from work may seem to some people like a perk of the job—even an action that no one will notice. However, this type of employee theft can be considered a crime. Taking money from your workplace is embezzlement. Workplace theft is a common problem for employers and retailers, and many have systems in place […]
Wisconsin Bicycle Safety and Laws
/in Bicycle Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBicyclists traveling on roadways must abide by specific traffic laws in order to keep them and others safe. Bicyclists are especially at risk: they do not have the safety protections cars provide, and bikes can move at much faster speeds than pedestrians. Bicycle accidents leave cyclists gravely injured, while those in cars may not be injured […]
I Was Convicted of Drug Impaired Driving in Wisconsin – What Now?
/in DUI / OWI/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDrug impaired driving has gained the attention of law enforcement in recent years due to reports that drugged driving kills more drivers than drunk driving. Drug impaired driving charges are typically treated similarly to drunk driving OWI, however, there are differences. Wisconsin Law on Drug Impaired Driving Wisconsin law prohibits operating under influence of an intoxicant or other […]
Semi-Truck Crashes and the Future of Technology
/in Truck Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDue to the size and weight of an 18-wheeler, trucks are a huge risk for other vehicles on the road. In fact, when a truck is at fault in a traffic accident, hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages could be sustained. With the huge potential for serious injury in truck accidents, the industry is turning […]