Author: Steve Eisenberg

Madison Personal Injury Attorney | Witness Testimony

Written by Steve Eisenberg on September 1, 2017. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

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 August 25, 2017. 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 August 25, 2017. 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...

What Is Lifeguard Negligence?

Written by Steve Eisenberg on August 14, 2017. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Drownings in Wisconsin – what is the duty of the lifeguard? Residents and visitors in Wisconsin look forward to swimming every summer. While the lakes and pools in Wisconsin give you an opportunity to cool off and enjoy the sun, they also provide dangers to swimmers. To protect against drownings and other injuries, pool owners are required to have a certain number of lifeguards on duty. But what if the lifeguards fail to help? If a lifeguard performs negligently and you or a loved...

Can Battery Victims Sue for Money?

Written by Steve Eisenberg on August 14, 2017. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

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...