Most of the time, dogs truly are man’s best friend; they are companions, confidants, and family members. But when a dog is threatened, sick, stray, mistreated, or abused, it can lash out and bite. Sadly, humans, particularly children, are often on the receiving end (about 1,000 emergency room cases each year, according to the Centers […]
Will the Textalyzer Reduce the Number of Distracted Driving Accidents?
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMore than 80 percent of drivers in the annual AAA Foundation Traffic Safety Culture Index recognize that there is a serious problem among drivers today – one that they say makes them feel less safe on the road than they did just a mere five years ago. That problem is distracted driving; more specifically, use of […]
Man Facing Felony Charges for Sixth OWI Offense
/in Operating While Under the Influence/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn 2014 alone, there were more than 24,000 OWI convictions in the state of Wisconsin. Some of those convictions were for repeat offenders who had at least one other prior conviction, which likely lead to increased penalties. A man recently arrested on his sixth OWI charge and facing felony charges shows just how severe repeat OWI […]
Wisconsin Introduces Bill to Ban Cellphone Use in Work Zones
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPLast year, more than 2,400 crashes occurred in work zones throughout the state of Wisconsin. A total of 12 people died, and another 945 were injured in those automobile accidents. To combat the issue, Governor Walker introduced a bill that would completely ban cellphone use in work zones. Understanding the Causes of Work Zone Crashes Construction […]
Small Business Litigation in Wisconsin
/in Commercial Litigation/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDo you own a small business? Owning a business can be a stressful endeavor for many reasons. Wisconsin business owners often rely on a “handshake” or someone’s “word” to complete day to day business. They often do not have the time, or the perhaps the funds to have a lawyer review their contracts, purchase orders […]
Wisconsin Sex Offenders Face Serious Challenges and Stigmas for Life
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPConvicted sex offenders come in many shapes and forms. Some were teens, just barely of legal age, who made a poor decision. Others have been convicted of violent crimes. But all of them face the same fate once they serve their time: stigmas and challenges for life. And in the state of Wisconsin, that can extend right […]
Daycare Reopens After Allegations of Sexual and Physical Abuse
/in Child Abuse/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen parents have to work, they rely on others to help with the care of their most prized possession: their children. Most of the time, these caregivers provide loving, compassionate, and competent care. But there are, unfortunately, those out there that do the unspeakable. People who put children in harm’s way or inflict physical or emotional […]
How Federal Agencies Combat Criminal and Fraudulent Acts of Money Laundering
/in White Collar Crimes/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPTo combat criminal and fraudulent acts of money laundering evident throughout the underbelly of criminal conspiracies, multiple federal statutes have been enacted to empower several federal agencies to uncover and prosecute the offenders. Under Title 26 of the United States Internal Revenue Code, IRC Section 61(a), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) maintains investigative jurisdiction to investigate income […]
Dog Bite Prevention and Treatment
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMost of the time, dogs truly are man’s best friend; they are companions, confidants, and family members. But when a dog is threatened, sick, stray, mistreated, or abused, it can lash out and bite. Sadly, humans, particularly children, are often on the receiving end (about 1,000 emergency room cases each year, according to the Centers […]
Heroin Addictions in Small Communities on the Rise
/in Drug Crimes/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPRecently, the Daily Tribune reported that heroin use in small communities throughout Wisconsin is on the rise. When paired with the severity of the state’s penalties for drug crimes and the already strained prison budget, this influx is grounds for concern. But there are none that may suffer more than those that use and may […]
Burn Types, Treatments, Potential Complications, and Causes
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBurns are one of the most commonly experienced injuries, particularly among children. Specifically, the American Burn Association estimates that approximately 486,000 burns require medical emergency treatment each year and approximately 40,000 require hospitalization. Thankfully, most instances are survivable and, if treated correctly, many burns have a positive long-term outcome. As such, it is important to […]