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Month: November 2017

What Is a Contingency Fee?

Personal Injury Case – Contingency Fee The ability to arrange for contingency fees when working with a lawyer has helped many people find justice when they do not have enough money to pay for legal fees up front. While not every law firm offers contingency fee agreements, many do. If you need help with a lawsuit or other legal matter, and you do not think you have enough money to hire a lawyer, you are not out of luck at all. You only have to find a law firm that accepts contingency...

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Probable Cause And OWI In Wisconsin – What You Should Know

Wisconsin OWI laws – was there Probable Cause to Arrest you? The term “probable cause” is one you’ve likely heard several times in your life, but it can be a vague concept until you find yourself faced with charges related to operating while intoxicated, or OWI. The purpose of probable cause is to ensure that an officer’s investigation of you is justified and not the result of a hunch or random suspicion. The legal requirements surrounding probable cause can help...

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What to Do After Witnessing a Car Accident

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;...

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Consultation Checklist – What You Should Bring

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...

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Aspects of a Personal Injury Claim – Depositions

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...

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