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Month: August 2017

Can Battery Victims Sue for Money?

In Wisconsin someone who physically assaults another is subject to criminal charges for battery. But an arrest and charges under the criminal statute does not prevent you from filing a civil lawsuit as well. In fact, Wisconsin law provides specifically for a civil action against someone who commits a battery against you. Conviction Is Not Required Civil lawsuits bring a different burden of proof than a criminal trial. Specifically, a criminal conviction requires a prosecutor to prove actions...

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Identity Theft In Wisconsin | Wisconsin Identity Theft Laws

Two Laws Governing Identity Theft In Wisconsin As more and more of our lives are conducted electronically and online, identity theft has become more widespread and devastating to victims. But it’s not only individuals who can suffer from identity theft, businesses or other enterprises can become victims too. The State of Wisconsin recognizes this distinction and has created two different laws, which are used to identify and prosecute identity theft in Wisconsin. In both situations, identity...

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WI Personal Injury Attorneys | Personal Injury Definition

Personal Injury Attorneys Define Personal Injury On the face of it, defining personal injury seems fairly straightforward. If you’ve been injured, it’s a personal injury, right? Not necessarily. The legal definition of a personal injury is “any violation of an individual’s rights, other than his/her rights in property.” We often think of personal injuries as being slip-and-fall cases or physical accidents, but under this definition personal injuries are not limited...

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