Our attorneys, Mark Thomsen, Bob Gingras and Peter Kelly-Smith, are proudly representing the family of Ramón Morales Reyes in a high-profile federal tort claim against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The case recently gained significant media attention after the ffederal government falsely accused Morales Reyes of threatening […]
Source: TMJ4 – WTMJ-TV Milwaukee MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit between Pabst Brewing Company and the family of a contractor who died from mesothelioma. Justices are being asked to decide not only whether Pabst can be held liable for the death of pipefitter Gerald Lorbiecki […]
There’s something undeniably exhilarating about hopping on a motorcycle and hitting the road in Wisconsin. You could be weaving through rolling farmland or cruising alongside the lakes; it’s one of those experiences that makes you feel more alive. For some riders, that thrill includes feeling the wind on their face, helmet-free. But are there helmet […]
Legal terms can be confusing for anyone who isn’t a lawyer. If you’ve been in an accident or sued someone else, you’ve probably heard the terms “tort” and “personal injury.” But what’s the difference between a tort and a personal injury? Aren’t those the same thing? They aren’t the same, but they’re related. Understanding tort […]
Most of us have been there. You’re driving along, minding your business, and suddenly the car in front of you slams on the brakes for no reason. It jolts you. It ticks you off. And if you’re unlucky, it might even cause a crash. That move of the negligent motorist? It’s called brake checking. While […]
Getting hit by a car while walking is one of those events most people never imagine happening to them. Yet pedestrian accidents occur more often than many realize, and when they do, the effects can be devastating. Suddenly, you are dealing with shock, pain, injuries, and questions about your future. If this has happened to […]
When several people are injured in the same auto accident in Wisconsin, they each have the legal right to file a separate claim to recover compensation for their injuries and losses. If all the injured victims were traveling in the same vehicle, they would all claim financial compensation from the same insurance policy (that of […]
Insurance claims adjusters, claims representatives, claims specialists, or independent claims analysts are different titles but they all do the same job: to investigate your accident claim and protect their employer’s financial interests by paying as little as legally and contractually possible. When you have filed a car accident claim in Wisconsin against someone you believe […]
Following a car accident, it isn’t uncommon for representatives of the other driver’s insurance company to contact the injured victim. Their goal is to try to get you to say or provide a written statement about the incident and your injuries. More often than not, this can put you in a legal corner before you […]
Motor vehicle accidents happen when you least expect them, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed in the aftermath. In some cases, the injured victim may not be in a state of mind to visit the hospital immediately after the crash. However, delayed medical attention after an accident doesn’t jeopardize your right to file a claim. […]
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of accidents and injuries. In Wisconsin personal injury cases, the burden of proof lies on the injured victim to prove that the other driver’s negligence caused their injuries. Therefore, in texting and driving accident cases in Wisconsin, it’s critical to present driver distraction evidence. If the […]