Should You Have A Judge Or Jury For Your Personal Injury Trial? Injury Lawyers In Madison Weigh In
If a personal injury case goes to court, you might have your choice of the case being heard in front of a judge or jury. Either side can request a jury. The only way a judge will decide is if both sides agree to have the judge hear the case without a jury. There are pros and cons to each scenario and it may require consultation with the injury lawyers at Madison’s Eisenberg Law Offices...
Child Pornography charges dropped against Wisconsin man
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
In February, 2016, Kim M. Zion, of Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., represented a Chippewa Falls Wisconsin man who was charged in federal court with three felony counts of possessing, distributing and receiving child pornography. Attorney Zion filed a motion to quash the two search warrants issued in the case and to suppress all evidence derived from the execution of the warrants arguing that there was no probable cause on which to base the warrants.
The United States District Court for...
Scars and Disfigurements – When Injuries Leave Lasting Marks
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
Many injuries, such as broken bones and soft tissue injuries, will heal in time and leave nothing more than a memory of a painful encounter. Some injuries, however, leave permanent marks in the form of scars and disfigurements. These residual effects of injuries are emotionally upsetting and can even impact relationships, one’s occupational outlook, and self-esteem. Scars may result from:
Dog bitesBurnsAutomobile accidentsAssaultsConstruction accidents
Some scars are especially upsetting....
Major Back and Neck Injuries in Minor Accidents
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
Madison personal injury lawyers right away. We have all seen cars that are crushed and heard stories of the driver walking away with only minor cuts and bruises. Just as major crashes sometimes cause only minor injuries, on occasion minor collisions result in major injuries. In an accident, the body experiences a jarring force from the impact. Sometimes, even in relatively minor accidents the force occurs in such a way that it causes a severe injury. These injuries often involve a hyperextension...
What is a Parenting Plan and Why is it Important?
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Family Law.
One goal of a parenting plan is to create a smooth transition for the child and to avoid further disagreements in the future. In fact, the plan may address how future disagreements are to be handled, for example, through mediation.
Here are some topics to address in a Parenting Plan:
Days and times for placement, including summer, holidays, and other special days
Pick up and drop off arrangements
Arrangements for medical appointments
Responsibility for the children’s variable expenses
Childcare...