Author: Steve Eisenberg
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...
Liability For Bar Fight Injuries | Personal Injuries
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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,...
Taxation Of Injury Settlement In Wisconsin
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Should You Anticipate Taxation Of An Injury Settlement?
If you have received compensation as part of a personal injury settlement, you may be wondering if you’ll be required to pay taxes on the settlement award. In most cases, there is no taxation of an injury settlement, but there are, of course, exceptions to this rule.
When Compensation Is Not Taxable
In general, personal injury settlement compensation is not taxed by the state or federal governments. This is true whether...
Hazing Incidents | Personal Injury Attorney Madison WI
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When College Fun Goes Too Far: Sue For Hazing With Help From A Personal Injury Attorney In Madison WI
Hazing is a ritual that is engrained in many fraternity and sorority cultures. But times change and what used to be considered “all in good fun” is now considered bullying, dangerous…and prosecutable. Fraternities and sororities that engage in dangerous hazing practices are finding themselves embroiled in lawsuits from injured recruits and their families.
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Personal Injury: What Is Whiplash?
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Whiplash – Car Accident Injury
Neck injuries occur frequently in car accidents. When your vehicle stops suddenly or takes impact from another vehicle, your body jolts in a way that puts strain on your neck and spine. This strain creates whiplash injuries, in which your head moves separately from the rest of your body and injures the neck.
Unfortunately, the full impact of this kind of injury does not set in right away. It might begin with soreness; in fact, you may not even feel it...