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 . 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...
Identity Theft In Wisconsin | Wisconsin Identity Theft Laws
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
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...
WI Personal Injury Attorneys | Personal Injury Definition
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
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...
Is it Illegal to Drink and Drive a Boat in Wisconsin?
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Wisconsin Criminal Attorney explains Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
A nice day relaxing at the lake with barbecue and beer may sound like something that’s harmless, but add a boat into the mix, and you have a BUI charge just waiting to happen. Boating under the influence is just like driving under the influence: illegal. While there are some key differences in terms of punishment, BUI is not something to take lightly.
They Know You Think It’s Nothing
Wisconsin has a...