Is a Liability Waiver legally binding in Wisconsin? Most businesses, particularly those that provide services with some risk involved, require you to sign a liability waiver before you can participate in an activity there. If you are hurt, though, you may want to sue despite the waiver. In Wisconsin, the waiver may not be effective. Depending on the circumstances, we may be able to help you recover despite the presence of a waiver.
Unenforceability
Wisconsin generally does not favor liability...
Violating a Restraining Order in Wisconsin
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Restraining Order in Wisconsin – know what to do
If a restraining order or injunction is issued against you in Wisconsin, you cannot treat that order lightly. A court issues the order with specific instructions that you need to follow. When you go against those instructions, intentionally or not, you face arrest, jail, and other consequences. Thus, you should seek legal assistance from a restraining order attorney in Madison WI if you have violated a restraining order or injunction....
The Guide to Battery Charges and Penalties in Wisconsin
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Battery Charges in Wisconsin explained by Criminal Defense Attorney
Any time you intentionally harm another person in Wisconsin, you are subject to battery charges. What penalties you face, though, vary depending on how much harm you intended, whom you harm, and how much harm you actually cause. If you are arrested for battery charges, you need a good criminal defense attorney to help you protect yourself.
Harm and Intent
Wisconsin classifies its battery charges under Wisconsin Statutes...
When Families Face Drug Transportation Charges
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
How Families Find Themselves On The Hook For Drug Transportation Charges
If you’ve ever read a news story about a family faced with drug transportation charges, you may not be too surprised. After all, if it happened under one roof, they probably all knew about it and evidence must have shown that the family was involved, right? Not necessarily.
The truth of the matter is that being brought up on drug transportation charges doesn’t require active or even primary involvement in...
Liability For Bar Fight Injuries | Personal Injuries
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
Determining Liability For Bar Fight Injuries
Bars are generally a place to relax and unwind in the company of friends, but anytime alcohol is thrown into the mix, the potential for trouble rises. It’s not uncommon for arguments to break out and escalate into physical confrontations. The resulting bar fight injuries range from bumps and bruises, to lacerations, head trauma, and even broken bones. Some of these injuries can be quite serious and require extensive medical care and rehabilitation,...