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When Are You Liable for a Tailgating Car Accident?

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Tailgating – following too closely behind another vehicle – is a common factor in car accidents. It can be particularly dangerous at highway speeds, when braking distances are longer and the vehicle in front can obscure the tailgating driver’s view of traffic conditions ahead. When you rear-end another vehicle, you may be inclined to assume […]

Does Getting Divorced Affect My Credit Score?

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If you are preparing for a divorce and trying to grasp all of the ways that ending your marriage will affect your life, one piece of good news is this: Getting divorced does not directly impact your credit score. Your marital status does not have any bearing on your credit. So, your credit did not […]

What Are the Inheritance Rights of Adopted Children?

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Estate Planning Attorneys Fighting for the Rights of Adopted Children In the United States, the inheritance rights of adopted children are established by state law, and this is one area where the law varies significantly from state to state. The following is an overview of Wisconsin’s inheritance laws as they apply to adopted children: Wisconsin’s […]

When Does Domestic Abuse Become a Felony in Wisconsin?

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Experienced Domestic Violence Attorney Defending Felony Charges Domestic abuse crimes are heavily prosecuted in Wisconsin, with government attorneys often seeking maximum punishment for individuals accused of these violent and sex-related offenses. While some domestic abuse crimes are misdemeanors under Wisconsin law, many are felonies that carry the potential for enormous financial penalties and years – […]

Is the Breathalyzer Skin Patch in Your Future?

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OWI Defense Lawyers Serving Wausau and all of Wisconsin As our attorneys have previously discussed, the reliability of breath tests (“breathalyzers”) is often a major factor in cases involving charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin. From calibration issues with testing equipment to police errors during the administration of breath tests, there […]