The bill announced today by Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, and Reps. Dana Wachs, D-Eau Claire, Ron Tusler, R-Harrison, and Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls, would prohibit drivers from using an electronic device to “enter, transmit or access data” while driving. Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) President Benjamin S. Wagner, and incoming WAJ President, Heath Straka joined the […]
In a landmark opinion, the Seventh Circuit became the first federal appellate court in the country to extend the protections on the basis of sexual orientation. Until April 4, 2017, it was lawful under federal law for an employer to discriminate against its employees on the basis of sexual orientation. (It was already unlawful […]
Focus Should Be on Health Care Safety We understand that it is difficult for anyone to wrap their head around the issue of errors in health care. Americans have a justifiably high opinion of doctors, nurses and other care providers. The vast majority are dedicated professionals who do tremendous good for society. But to […]
When I was a toddler, a routine blood test brought my family to its emotional knees. The results of the test painted an atypical picture of my white blood cell count. The numbers from a simple test showed the unthinkable. The pediatricians then informed my parents of their worst nightmare – the results suggested cancer. […]
Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs is happy to announce that several of their our attorneys are named as 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes […]
Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs (GTW) was named to the 2017 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm received a tier 1 that was determined through the evaluation process that includes a combination of client feedback, information provided on the Law Firm Survey and the Law Firm Leaders Survey, and Best Lawyers peer review. […]
Flannel season is flu season. Along with pumpkin spice lattes, sweaters, and apple-picking, Autumn ushers in the return of sniffles, sore throats, and sick days. For individuals and families, dodging the flu usually means a visit to a doctor’s office or a local pharmacy to receive the flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and […]
The law firm of Gingras, Cates & Wachs (GCW) is pleased to announce that Milwaukee-area attorney, Lynn Laufenberg will be joining the firm effective later next month. Laufenberg will lead the firm’s new eastern Wisconsin office to be located at 3228 Turnberry Oak Drive, Waukesha, WI. “We are excited to have Lynn join our team,” says […]
Step on a Crack, Break Your Back: Spinal Cord Injury Risks for Slip and Fall Accident Victims When you think about slip and fall injuries, you usually think of minor bumps and bruises, or perhaps a sprained ankle or wrist. However, depending on the conditions of the fall, where it took place, what caused […]
Long regarded as the fodder of futurists[i]– more science fiction[ii] pipe-dream than legitimate possibility – the advent of driverless cars and autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is now clearly visible on the horizon. As Uber rolls out its first fleet of driverless cars in Pittsburgh, many jurisdictions are grappling with precisely how to regulate and legislate for […]
After a slip and fall accident, you may be left facing severe injuries. These injuries may create a need for expensive and ongoing medical treatment; they can also keep you from returning to work for several weeks. As a result, you may need to file a slip and fall injury claim in order to seek […]