Winter Car Accidents Claims | Eisenberg Law Offices
Winter can be a challenging time to drive in Wisconsin. Ice, sleet, snow, and freezing rain are difficult to drive in on their own. When inattentive, inexperienced, or distracted drivers are thrown into the mix, it's a perfect recipe for winter car accidents. In fact, Wisconsin ran
Personal Injury Settlements Vs. Jury Verdicts in WI
When a person is injured because of another person's negligence, they can try to obtain compensation for their injuries by filing a claim through the legal system. In Wisconsin, there are two ways these claims can be resolved: through a personal injury settlement or by winning a jury verdict in a court case.
Defense Options To Theft Charges In Wisconsin
Theft charges and convictions for theft vary widely in their severity in Wisconsin, but even the least serious charge, a Class A misdemeanor, can lead to as much as $10,000 in fines and up to 9 months in jail. That is anything but simple or insignificant if you are convicted. Fortunately, there are several defense options that can be used to fight theft char
Wisconsin Auto Accidents | Car Accident Causes
Numerous factors go into analyzing auto accidents in Wisconsin. The driver's age and years of driving experience, the model, age, and type of vehicle involved, weather and road conditions, and extenuating circumstances can all play a role in causing an accident. Insurance agencies use this information to set car insurance premiums and states other units of government use the data to inform policy decisions.
Be Careful With Takeout Alcohol – Wisconsin Has an Open Container Law
Wisconsin has an open container law, and it hasn't been suspended because of the pandemic. It's very much in force, and if you're getting alcohol to go from a bar or restaurant, you have to be very careful not to violate the law accidentally. And unfortunately, that's easy to do if you're not used to taking a prepared alcoholic drink away from the place where you'd normally drink it.
Aiding, Abetting, and Partner-in-Crime Laws in Wisconsin
Tune into any crime show on TV and you'll hear the term "aiding and abetting" at some point. These two terms are usually mentioned together and are often treated as one charge, but they are different crimes. Aiding and abetting can land you in jail even if you didn't participate in the actual committing of a crime. However, unlike on many TV shows, aiding and abetting in Wisconsin applies to active help, and not just being an unwitting bystander.