As the weather gets warmer, more people seek to travel on foot. However, it is important to keep in mind that pedestrians, especially children, face risks as they walk. In fact, in the United States, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident every 113 minutes and hurt every eight minutes. Pedestrian accidents can leave victims severely […]
Delayed Injuries After a Car Accident
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPSometimes, it is apparent immediately after a car accident that you are injured. Many people require the help of an ambulance or go straight to the hospital from the scene of an auto crash. However, and perhaps more commonly, injuries take days or weeks to reveal themselves. Because of this, most lawyers advise to seek legal counsel […]
Slip and Fall Accidents and Senior Citizen Injuries
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPThe number of brain injuries suffered by the elderly during slip and fall accidents is increasing at an alarming rate, according to the Center for Disease Control. A recent CDC study found that one in every 45 Americans, age 75 and older, experienced brain injuries that led to emergency room trips, hospitalization, or death in 2013. This […]
OWIs and Wisconsin Teen Drivers
/in Operating While Under the Influence/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBeing charged with an OWI at a young age can be detrimental to a teen’s future. For example, insurance premiums will increase and schools and employers will require disclosure of operating while intoxicated convictions. If you or your child is facing OWI charges, a skilled criminal defense attorney can work with you to achieve a desirable outcome […]
Criminal Trespass and Burglary to a Dwelling in Wisconsin
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn Wisconsin, it is a crime to enter someone else’s home without the occupant’s permission. Depending on the circumstances, the accused could face criminal trespass charges or burglary charges. Being charged with either crime is a serious matter, although burglary carries higher penalties. Retaining qualified criminal defense counsel will mean that an accused’s Constitutional rights are […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Wisconsin Car Accident Cases
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPSeveral types of injuries can arise from a car accident and include broken bones, sprains, and lacerations. Additionally, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can also occur. What is a TBI? The brain is one of the body’s most complex organs, and it is especially vulnerable to injury. A TBI is sustained when the head is hit or quickly […]
Wisconsin Disorderly Conduct: Charges and Fines
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDisorderly conduct can refer to a wide-range of situations, and it is a common basis for an arrest or a citation in Wisconsin. If you or someone you know is facing criminal disorderly conduct charges, an attorney can review your case and assert a vigorous defense on your behalf in court. Wisconsin Law on Disorderly Conduct […]
Wisconsin Pedestrian Injuries and Accident Facts
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAs the weather gets warmer, more people seek to travel on foot. However, it is important to keep in mind that pedestrians, especially children, face risks as they walk. In fact, in the United States, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident every 113 minutes and hurt every eight minutes. Pedestrian accidents can leave victims severely […]
Wisconsin Hit-and-Run Accidents: Laws and Penalties
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPFleeing the scene of an accident, sometimes referred to as a hit-and-run, is against the law in Wisconsin, and offending drivers could face state charges. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, at least one driver leaves the scene in about 11 percent of crashes reported to police, despite the illegality of hit-and-runs. The reasons […]
What is Considered Stalking in Wisconsin?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you have been charged with stalking in Wisconsin, be aware that you may be facing jail time. Wisconsin courts take stalking charges seriously, and it may be up to you to refute the accusations made by the complainant. With the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney, you can fight these charges or build a strong […]
What is Considered Reckless Driving in Wisconsin and How Will It Affect Me?
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWisconsin law prohibits drivers from endangering the safety of others or property by the negligent operation of a vehicle. The reckless driving law is written broadly, and numerous types of driving behavior may result in reckless driving charges for a driver. Reckless driving can impact your ability to keep your driver’s license. Therefore, if you […]