When accidents happen, victims need all the protection they can get. A recent study suggests that safety updates in vehicles, particularly those made to seatbelts and airbags, provide a certain level of risk reduction. However, injuries can and do still happen to auto accident victims. As such, it is important that you know what to do, should […]
Safety Advocates Strive to Remove “Accident” Factor in Car Crashes
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAccording to the National Safety Council (NSC), fatal car crashes rose by nearly 8 percent and killed more than 38,000 people in 2015. Nearly all were due to the negligence of one person or another – a red light runner, a distracted driver, someone intoxicated behind the wheel – and yet we often call these crashes “accidents.” […]
Hundreds of Health Care Providers Facing Criminal Fraud Charges after Nationwide Sweep
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAfter a nationwide sweep for healthcare fraud violations, the Justice Department is bringing criminal charges against hundreds of providers. Nurses, physicians, and even entire clinics are all on the list. What does this mean for their future, and what can you do if you happen to be facing such charges? The following information may be able to […]
Motorcycle Crashes and Fatalities: Understanding the Most Common Causes
/in Motorcycle Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAlthough summer is over, many motorcycle enthusiasts still enjoy riding during the autumn months. Unfortunately, this also means there will be motorcycle accidents that may lead to serious injury or fatality. The causes of motorcycle crashes are mixed, but previous studies suggest that vehicle drivers – not motorcyclists – are most often responsible. If you are a […]
Mandatory Minimums for Firearm Offenses in Wisconsin
/in Weapons Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn November 2015, a new bill created mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearm offenses. As a result, mitigating opportunities for those charged have been diminished, and the court’s ability to examine a case in an individualized manner has been reduced. If you or someone you love has been recently arrested on a firearm charge, understand […]
Determining If You Have a Viable Personal Injury Case
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPEach and every year, hundreds of thousands of people suffer an accidental injury, but not all of these cases are personal injury cases. Some of these incidents are caused by the injured. Others are the victims of unavoidable accidents caused by acts of God or nature. So how do you tell if your injury is the kind […]
Juvenile Justice: Restorative vs Punitive
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPTeenagers, who are still mentally and emotionally maturing, sometimes make poor decisions that can affect the rest of their lives. They may become pregnant or impregnate their girlfriend, drive recklessly and get in an accident, or – in the worst of circumstances – commit a crime that forever alters the path of their life. It […]
Construction Zone Accidents
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn less than a two-week period, three people were killed along I-41 in Wisconsin. As a result, state patrol issued a warning, asking drivers to be cautious and slow down in construction zones. However, so many accidents within the same area suggest drivers may not be the only ones at fault. In some cases, these […]
Understanding Your Fifth Amendment Right to “Remain Silent”
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen a suspect is arrested, they are informed of their “right to remain silent.” What does this right really mean, though? When does it apply, and are there any exceptions? Sadly, most American citizens do not know, or they have misconceptions that lead to accidental incrimination. The following information can help you better understand your Fifth […]
Study Shows Seatbelts and Airbags Can Reduce Risk of Facial Fractures
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen accidents happen, victims need all the protection they can get. A recent study suggests that safety updates in vehicles, particularly those made to seatbelts and airbags, provide a certain level of risk reduction. However, injuries can and do still happen to auto accident victims. As such, it is important that you know what to do, should […]
Understanding Sexual Assault Charges in Wisconsin
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPSexual assault (also known as sexual battery) is a serious offense in the state of Wisconsin. Considered a violent offense, and generally a felony, it comes with heavy penalties for those who are convicted. If you or someone you love is facing such charges, understand what these charges could mean for your future and understand how […]