Month: February 2018

Do I Need a Lawyer if I'm Being Investigated by Police in Wisconsin?

Written by Mark Eisenberg on February 23, 2018. Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.

Get a Criminal Defense Lawyer if being investigated by police in Wisconsin – before you talk to the police! A police investigation can be a nerve-wracking experience, and if the police in Wisconsin are actually investigating you, you need a lawyer. It is only natural that you’d want to talk to the police and prove to them that you’re not the person they’re looking for, but that puts you at more risk than you might realize. Even if you are not guilty of whatever crime...

Steve Eisenberg selected as Top Madison Attorney

Super Lawyers selects Steve Eisenberg to Annual List of Top Lawyers

Written by Mark Eisenberg on February 22, 2018. Posted in Blog, Madison Law Firm.

Each year, Super Lawyers uses a patented, multi-phase selection process to select top attorneys across the United States. The Madison law firm of Eisenberg Law Offices is happy to announce that Stephen Eisenberg has been selected as a Super Lawyer for 2018. Here are the steps of the selection process: Nominations: Peer nominations and independent research is used to identify a list of potential candidates.Independent Research: Each candidate is evaluated across 12 key categories.Peer...

Opioid Use in Wisconsin: Heroin and Prescription Painkillers A Growing Concern

Written by Mark Eisenberg on February 19, 2018. Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.

Arrested for Opioids in Wisconsin? What should you do? Opioid addiction and abuse has emerged as one of the great health crises of our time. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, opioids were responsible for 827 deaths in the state in 2016–more than the death toll from car accidents. They are powerful and addictive, and can create problems through overdoses, addiction, and impairment. If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction, you should seek...

Understanding Wisconsin's Distracted Driver Laws

Written by Steve Eisenberg on February 17, 2018. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Distracted Driving in Wisconsin – be familiar with the laws Wisconsin, like many states, has a law against distracted driving. Specifically, under Wisconsin Statute 346.89, no one may perform any activity “that interferes or reasonably appears to interfere” with the ability to drive. This law is vague enough to give courts a great deal of room for interpretation. Still, demonstrating another driver was distracted at the time of an accident can help you demonstrate fault...

Out of State Auto Accidents

Written by Steve Eisenberg on February 15, 2018. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

What to do if you are injured in an out of state auto accident Every state has different laws that apply to auto accidents. Personal injury laws and insurance regulations across state lines can make a big difference in determining your rights and your ability to recover damages. If you are traveling outside of Wisconsin, understanding the laws under which your accident falls is critical to getting the compensation you deserve. Choice of Law In most cases, an out of state accident will...