Victims of truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and motorcycle accidents are more vulnerable than other drivers when it comes to severe injury. Paralysis, caused by spinal cord injuries, are especially common. For most, this means a complete change of life, a decreased life expectancy, and possibly even heavy reliance on a loved one and/or medical professionals. […]
Used Car Seats Can Place Your Baby at Unnecessary Risk in an Accident
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPParents who are eco- or spend-savvy often turn to used baby items to reduce cost and/or their environmental footprint, but there are some used items that may be dangerous. Car seats are at the top of that list because they may place baby at unnecessary risk in an automobile accident. This is especially true when it […]
Recidivism Risk Scores Used to Determine Sentencing Found to Be Unreliable
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen an individual is convicted of a crime in Wisconsin, prosecutors use a risk assessment score to determine their probability of recidivism (committing a future crime). This risk score can affect the sentencing process and, in some cases, may even nullify plea deal. Unfortunately, the algorithm used to determine this risk score has been found […]
Researchers to Test Technology That May Help Paralyzed People Walk
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPVictims of truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and motorcycle accidents are more vulnerable than other drivers when it comes to severe injury. Paralysis, caused by spinal cord injuries, are especially common. For most, this means a complete change of life, a decreased life expectancy, and possibly even heavy reliance on a loved one and/or medical professionals. […]
Arson in Wisconsin Can Result in Serious Consequences When Someone Is Inadvertently Killed or Injured
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhile arson crimes are typically considered less severe than those against people, they should never be taken lightly. This is especially true if someone is inadvertently killed or injured in the process. If you are up against arson charges in Wisconsin, or are facing arson charges along with additional charges because someone was killed or injured, […]
Children and Apartments Can Lead to Severe Injuries and Death
/in Premises Liability/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPEach year, 15 to 20 children under age 11 die of injuries sustained after falling from a window. Another 15,000 suffer non-fatal injuries that may include brain damage, broken bones, and paralysis. Apartment windows are especially dangerous because of their height. If you live in an apartment building and have children, know what you can do to […]
A Criminal Case or Conviction Can Have Unexpected and Long-Term Negative Consequences
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you are facing criminal charges, you are mostly considering the immediate impact on your life. However, there may be other factors you have not considered. For example, a sexual assault conviction can dictate where you live and require that you register as a sex offender for a predetermined amount of time – possibly even the […]
Work Zone Negligence and Your Motor Vehicle Accident – Do You Have a Case?
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn the year 2010, the most recent year for which there are statistics available, 87,606 motor vehicle accidents occurred inside of road construction work zones. Of those, 0.6 percent resulted in fatality. Another 30 percent resulted in injury. Some are instances in which drivers failed to follow safe driving rules, but there are also others that […]
Data Shows Growing Disparity in Drug Arrests throughout State
/in Drug Crimes/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPSince the inception of the “War on Crime,” drug arrests have steadily increased across the nation – until recently. Some states have started to lean more toward treatment, rather than punishment. And, as indicated by data from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, the number of drug arrests in Wisconsin have decreased dramatically over the last four years. […]
Are Severe Spinal Cord Injuries More Common in Car Accidents Involving Newer Vehicles?
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAutomobiles have come a long way in preventing deaths over the last few decades. This is mostly due to the extensive research and work done regarding head and chest injuries, which are the most likely to cause a crash fatality. Unfortunately, a new study suggests that those very same advancements that have reduced head and […]
Police Shooting: Dashcam Footage Suggests Hostage Shot without Warning
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPEach and every day, upstanding officers place their lives on the line to protect the public. They educate, inform, and guide our youths. But sometimes they lose sight of their jobs. And – just like in any other field – there are those who only took the position for power and authority over others, those […]