According to the most-recent data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, distracted driving is to blame for tens of thousands of accidents in the state every year. In fact, while accidents resulting from distracted driving actually decreased on a near-annual basis from 2000 to 2014, accident rates have shot up in recent years; and, in […]
What Is SB 135, the Wisconsin Law That Permanently Revokes a Driver’s License After Four Drunk Driving Offenses?
On March 28, 2018, the consequences of being arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin got even more severe. While the law already provided for a driver’s license suspension for a first, second, third, or fourth operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense; with the enactment of senate bill (SB) 135, a fourth offense will soon result in […]
10 Key Estate Planning Considerations for Millennials
As someone in your 20s or 30s, estate planning is likely a new item on your list of priorities. As you build a career, family, and life of your own, it becomes increasingly important to make sure you protect what matters most. While certain considerations are relevant regardless of the age at which you put […]
When Can You Take Legal Action for Injuries That Occur to Children in Youth Sports?
Youth sports are among the leading causes of traumatic injuries during childhood. According to research, children participating in youth sports experience an estimated 3.5 million injuries “which cause some loss of time of participation” each year, and almost one third of all childhood injuries are sports-related. If your child has been injured while participating in […]
How Does Child Support Get Determined in a Divorce?
When you go through a divorce with children in Wisconsin, you can expect child support to play a role in the process. Both parents have a legal obligation to provide financial support for their children under Wisconsin law. As a general rule, the parent with primary physical placement after a divorce will be entitled to […]
Understanding Insurance Subrogation
In many personal injury cases, a plaintiff who is seeking to recover damages will have incurred significant medical costs during the treatment of their injuries. This may include time in an emergency room, hospital stays, physical therapy, chiropractic care, or the cost of inpatient treatment. Depending on a plaintiff’s available insurance policies, if he or […]