Suing For Police Brutality In Wisconsin Violent interactions between citizens and Wisconsin police remain common despite increased media attention and officer training. When a citizen is injured during an altercation with the police, he or she may be able to sue for police brutality. Section 1983 of Civil Rights Act Protects Against Police Brutality The Civil Rights Act protects U.S. citizens’ constitutional rights. Section 1983 of the Act provides specific protection from the use of excessive...

Eisenberg Law Offices in Madison has successfully represented hundreds of clients with their Wisconsin Personal Injury cases over the last 35+ years. Below are summaries from just a few of our recent cases. Contact Eisenberg Law for a free consultation to discuss your situation and see if our personal injury attorneys can help you. NOVEMBER 2018 UNINSURED DRIVER/CAR ACCIDENT ROLLOVER SETTLEMENT OF $1,247,000.00 In July, 2015, a Madison, Wisconsin, couple and their child were traveling...

Can you get reimbursed for chiropractor expenses after an injury? A common problem after a fall is a lower-back injury or other neck/spine issue. Chiropractic treatment is often used to treat these types of injuries, but because chiropractic care is still technically outside the realm of “standard” medical care, you might not realize that you can get compensation for it as part of a slip-and-fall lawsuit. However, because the field still has a bit of controversy attached to...

Homeowners have a responsibility to keep their property safe Winter in Wisconsin can be beautiful, but all that wintry weather brings with it the need for property owners to be diligent about making sure their property is safe. This applies not only to store owners who have to put out signs warning about slippery floors; it also applies to homeowners who have to ensure their homes and surrounding property under their care are safe. Not doing so can open those homeowners up to lawsuits if...