Car Accident Witness – what should you do?
When you are injured in a car accident, you have to take steps to protect yourself and preserve your rights, including contacting a personal injury attorney. But what if you witness an accident? You may be the person most able to ensure authorities get accurate information about the accident. But as a witness, you need to be careful.
Stay Safe: If you see an accident, you need to pull over to a safe location. Don’t approach too closely;...
Consultation Checklist – What You Should Bring
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
What to bring to your Personal Injury Attorney consultation
Understanding your rights after a personal injury starts by finding legal help. Every day, Eisenberg Law Offices helps people get the compensation they deserve for injuries in the Madison, Wisconsin area. But for many, the dilemma comes not in deciding to retain an attorney, but in knowing what to take to your consultation. With that in mind, before you arrive to your appointment, take a look at this checklist to make sure you are...
Aspects of a Personal Injury Claim – Depositions
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
Personal Injury Case Deposition – what to expect?
The discovery process in a personal injury lawsuit gives both attorneys the opportunity to understand the facts at issue. Part of this depends on documents; the police report, accident pictures, and other paper evidence will come in. But one of the most important pieces of the process is the deposition. If you are injured, the other side will want to depose you before trial. The process can be nerve-wracking, but it also gives you an...
What is Implied Consent in Wisconsin?
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Understanding Implied Consent for Wisconsin Drivers
Police officers in Wisconsin who suspect someone of operating while intoxicated (OWI) will pull that driver over to confirm their suspicions. This may involve a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer test. You may have heard that you should refuse the test. Unfortunately, that is not true. Thanks to Wisconsin’s Implied Consent law, your choices are extremely limited once you’ve gotten behind the wheel after drinking or taking...
Wire Fraud Charges | Wire Fraud Defense | Eisenberg Law
Written by WSI Genesis on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Facing Wire Fraud Charges In Wisconsin? Here’s What You Need To Know
Wire fraud is considered a white collar crime. It is categorized with similar non-violent crimes that involve money such as theft, embezzlement, and counterfeiting, among others. Wire fraud is also a federal offense, so fines and penalties are severe.
Defining Wire Fraud
Wire fraud is similar to other types of fraud like bank fraud or check fraud; all are intended to defraud other people of money. The difference...