Each year, around 62,000 children sustain a head injury. Of those, around 2,500 will suffer fatality, 37,000 will be hospitalized, and another 435,000 will simply be treated in an emergency room and then released. Those that suffer fatality are, by far, the most devastating of all cases. However, even when children survive the injuries sustained during […]
Safety Advocates Pressing to Make Collision-Avoidance Technology Standard in All Vehicles
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPHow would you feel if, while purchasing your next vehicle, you were told that the seatbelt was a “luxury” feature – one that would cost you extra? What about the airbag? It seems ludicrous to consider, yet this is exactly the issue that new car buyers are facing. New technology, such as forward collision warning, […]
The Wells Fargo Scandal: Identity Theft and Misuse of Consumer Information
/in Consumer Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBank accounts being secretly opened in your name by bank employees. Credit cards opened in your name, charges made, bills never received and never paid, and your credit rating taking a hit for something you never even knew about. How could this be? Letters from your mortgage lender warning that payment of your property taxes, […]
Racism Is a Serious and Pervasive Issue in Criminal Law
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBased on 2015 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 61.6% of Americans are White, 13.3% are Black or African American, and 17.6% are Hispanic or Latino. Yet, based upon those who face criminal charges and incarceration each year, one could easily assume that the country is predominantly comprised of African Americans and Hispanics. The Bureau of Justice […]
Study Finds Children with Head Injuries May Be at Risk for Long-Term Complications
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPEach year, around 62,000 children sustain a head injury. Of those, around 2,500 will suffer fatality, 37,000 will be hospitalized, and another 435,000 will simply be treated in an emergency room and then released. Those that suffer fatality are, by far, the most devastating of all cases. However, even when children survive the injuries sustained during […]
How Much Is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen you have been injured, and the medical bills and other expenses start to pile up, you may start to wonder just how much your case might be worth. There are many factors, and every personal injury case is unique. However, there are some cases that may bring more in damages than others. The following information can […]
Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Vehicle (OWI-DUI Homicide)
/in Operating While Under the Influence/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen you make the mistake of driving while under the influence and then experience an accident that ultimately results in the death of another, the lives of two families are significantly altered: the victims, and yours. The type of impact is very different, however. For the victim’s family, there is the grief of losing a […]
Child Car Seat Safety
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPCar seats are designed to protect children in the event of a crash. However, studies reveal that as many as 95 percent of all car seats are not being correctly installed or fully utilized for child safety. Know how to ensure that you have installed it accurately, and how you can make the most of […]
What You Need to Know about Criminal Damage to Property Charges in Wisconsin
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPProperty damage, including accidental damage, damage to one’s own property, or threat to damage certain property, is considered a serious offense in the state of Wisconsin. In fact, under the right circumstances, damage to property could lead to felony charges. The following information can help you understand what might constitute criminal damage to property charges under Wisconsin […]
Most Common Causes of Slip and Fall Injuries
/in Premises Liability/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPEach year, as many as one million people are seen in emergency rooms for a slip and fall injury. Some experience minor injuries, such as bumps and bruises, minor fractures, or mild concussions. Others may suffer from injuries so severe that it can take months to recover, if they recover at all. These injuries may include […]
Predictive Policing Is Taking to Twitter to Prevent Hate Crimes
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPPredictive Policing, or PredPol, has been used to prevent and make arrests on everything from burglary to domestic disturbances. However, it has mostly been a numbers game – a statistical analysis that was reliant on already available data, such as crime rate in a given area and convicted criminal offenders who could be possible perpetrators. […]