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Top 7 Car Accident Liability Questions

As Madison accident attorneys, we represent victims of car accidents and one of the most important parts of our job is proving negligence. In order for you to receive any compensation for your injuries, someone else must be to blame for the accident. This concept of negligence is pivotal to your case and it is usually not as clear-cut as it seems.  Even if you are confident that the other driver was at-fault, they may fight you in court.  In more ambiguous cases, there are other important...

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What It Means to Possess a Controlled Substance

Using illegal drugs is a crime, and using a legal drug in a way that it was not intended to be used is also a crime. The Controlled Substances Act Passed as a federal law in 1970, the Controlled Substances Act identifies a variety of drugs, some legal, some not. There are five levels of controlled substances and each level has various penalties associated with it. Schedule V includes substances that are normally used as medication. Cough syrup, for example, is a Schedule V drug.Schedule...

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Top 5 Deadliest Jobs

Top 5 Deadliest Jobs As attorneys, we represent people who have been injured on a daily basis.  We also represent the families of victims that have been killed in the workplace.  While there are certain jobs that people associate with being dangerous, like law enforcement and firemen, there are numerous jobs that are actually more deadly.  These workers rarely get recognition but if you were injured while at work, or your family member killed, we can help you. America’s Top 5 Deadliest...

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How to Hire a Wisconsin OWI Lawyer

Need a Wisconsin OWI lawyer? If you have been arrested for Operating While Intoxicated, you need an OWI lawyer.  A conviction will go on your record, and could lead to jail time and heavy fines. The attorney you hire will directly impact the results of your case.  With that in mind, here is how to hire a Wisconsin OWI lawyer: #1 Find out what their experience level is. Before you hire an OWI lawyer, make sure that they handle these types of cases on a regular basis.  You do not...

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Probable Cause for a Pat-Down Search in Wisconsin

 Search and Seizure – what is probable cause? As attorneys in the state of Wisconsin, we are regularly asked by defendants whether it was legal for an officer to stop and search them. Your 4th Amendment Rights The 4th Amendment protects everyone from illegal search and seizure. However, if the police have reasonable suspicion that you may have been involved in a crime, or have probable cause to arrest you, they have the right to stop and search you. Additionally,...

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