Late in 2010, the State of Wisconsin adopted a law, section 346.89(3)(a), Stats.,which banned texting and driving. The law was designed to stop individuals from composing or sending texts, emails or in any other way creating typed messages via their cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. The law was designed in the hopes of reducing […]
Ask [[title]] – The Lowdown on Marital Property
/in Family Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPQuestion: I am going to be getting married this fall. I currently own my own home as well as a rental property. Will I still be considered the “sole” owner of these properties once I get married? This is a question that we hear a lot, unfortunately, sometimes it is after you’ve said “I Do.” […]
Knowing Your Rights When Purchasing a Car – Part One
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Attorney Thomas Brown Shopping for a car can be a daunting task. Factor in the desire to purchase a pre-owned vehicle and the job can become doubly disparaging. While we can’t make the shopping component of the process easier, we can provide a few tips to give you the best chance of a favorable end […]
Knowing Your Rights When Purchasing a Car – Part Two
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPUnpeeling Wisconsin’s Lemon Law By Attorney Thomas Brown After the purchase of a car, most owners assume that it will be smooth driving ahead. While this is generally the case, sometimes things don’t go as planned and unwanted issues occur. The following blog offers insight in the Lemon Law in the State of Wisconsin, and what […]
Knowing Your Rights When Purchasing a Car – Part Three
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPEight Laws Used Car Buyers Should Know By: Attorney Thomas Brown The following is the last post in our three part series on Knowing Your Rights When Purchasing a Car. In our previous posts we provided information on tips to keep in mind when buying car as well as input on Wisconsin’s Lemon Law which covers […]
What You Should Know About Wisconsin’s Graduated Driver Licensing Law
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn the year 2000, the State of Wisconsin enacted the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Law in an effort to reduce the number ofaccidents and deaths among young drivers. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), “Only 6% of all Wisconsin-licensed drivers are ages 16-19, but drivers in this age group account for 16% of all […]
Understanding Wisconsin’s Child Safety Seat Laws
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAsk any parent and they will tell you that the safety of their children is paramount to any other job they perform. Keeping a child protected can seem like a daunting task giving the dangers that seem to lurk around every corner. Driving in the car with a child is no exception. Car accidents put […]
Texting and Driving in Wisconsin – Is the Person Sending the Text Responsible?
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPLate in 2010, the State of Wisconsin adopted a law, section 346.89(3)(a), Stats.,which banned texting and driving. The law was designed to stop individuals from composing or sending texts, emails or in any other way creating typed messages via their cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. The law was designed in the hopes of reducing […]
5 Reasons to Hire an Attorney for a Minor Automobile Accident
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAsk anyone who has been in a minor fender bender or other car accident and they will tell you that there were many other ways they would have rather spent their day. Even minor accidents can often add up to major headaches given the expense of repairs, injuries, rental cars, time off work and just dealing with […]
Three Tips to Consider if you are Involved in a “Miss-and-Run” Accident
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPImagine driving down an icy two-lane county highway on a winter night, when suddenly an oncoming car swerves into your lane, headed right toward you. As you find yourself inches away from a head-on collision, you make a snap decision to pull the wheel to the right-rather than into the line of oncoming traffic. While […]
10 Considerations If You Are In An Accident
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWith the onset of warmer weather, people are taking to the roads more frequently for vacations, errands or just a casual Sunday drive. This increase in driving habits can also increase your risk for accidents ranging from minor fender benders to serious collisions. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of ten considerations […]