Personal Injury Attorney Explains The Importance Of Witnesses In PI Cases
Most people have no idea how a personal injury case proceeds or what is required to achieve a fair settlement or win a jury trial. It starts with a lot of prep work and evidence collection, one of the most important of which is the witness statement.
There are three types of witnesses in personal injury cases: first-hand witnesses, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses.
First-hand witnesses are people who saw the...
Do I Have to Hire an Attorney in the City Where I Live?
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Madison Law Firm.
Madison Wisconsin Attorney explains if you need to find an attorney where you live
Hiring an attorney if you live in a reasonably sized city is usually a simple matter, but for those in smaller communities, the supply of attorneys may be so limited that residents need to look elsewhere. This can create a dilemma because there is a persistent idea that people need to hire attorneys who live in the same city, or at least in an adjacent community. This is not the case, however, because an attorney...
4 Ways a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
Know how a Madison WI Personal Injury Attorney can help with your case
Hiring a personal injury attorney often seems like an obvious step to take if you’ve been in an accident. It is always a good idea to consult with an attorney instead of assuming you won’t need one. Here are 4 ways in which a personal injury attorney can help you with your injury claim.
Take Over Much of the Communication
After an accident, you need to concentrate on getting better and getting your car...
Wisconsin Search and Seizure Laws – Warrantless Hidden Video Surveillance
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Hidden Video Surveillance – special search and seizure laws in Wisconsin
Under both the United States Constitution and the Wisconsin Constitution, citizens have a right to protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Generally, police cannot use evidence they obtain through illegal means. In the case of hidden surveillance cameras, though, your rights are a little more complicated. You will need to work with an experienced attorney to make sure your rights are protected.
The...
Madison WI Roof Falls and Liability
Written by WSI Genesis on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
Homeowner negligence for roof fall
When people work on rooftops, falls and injuries will sometimes occur. In some respects, this represents a hazard of the job. Still, when a homeowner’s negligence leads to an injury, the homeowner can be liable for damages related to the fall. The circumstances of the accident will help determine the extent of this liability.
How Negligence Occurs
A staple of personal injury law is that when a hazard is obvious and avoidable, a person who injures...