Author: Dixon Gahnz

Wisconsin passed a law that prohibits texting while driving. The law prohibits sending or composing text messages while driving, but not reading them. The law imposes as modest fine for a violation of the law. The fine may be as low as $20.00. One would think the legislature could do better than that for an activity that is more […]

I have written several times about the dangers of texting and driving. The studies clearly demonstrate that a person is more distracted when they text and drive. They have more difficulty staying in their lane of travel. They are more likely to rear-end a car slowing in traffic, and are less likely to see children entering the road. […]

Currently, as a general rule in personal injury cases neither party can present any evidence regarding payments made to compensate the injured person from any other party besides the defendant. These third party payments are called “collateral source” payments. The “collateral source rule” has been the law in Wisconsin since 1908. Simply put, the rule allows […]

If you have been hurt in an accident there are many things you are worried about. You are worried about your medical bills, your job, and how you are going to pay your household expenses while you are off work. The insurance companies know you are worried, and they know that the more pressure you are under […]

Swimming through mounds of paperwork, running to make appointments and cycling across changes in the business climate are common elements in the lives of busy professionals. And while competition in the business world breeds success, some professionals are swimming, running and biking for a different competition: the fourth annual Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon. On Sept. 11, […]

Employees in the state of Wisconsin, like employees everywhere, might sometimes wonder what is contained within the employee file maintained by their employer. After a new employee finishes their initial paperwork (i.e. designating an emergency contact and completing an I-9 form), these files may seem like a black hole – information goes in, but it never […]

If you own a car, you need to know some basic insurance information to protect you and your family. There are a number of coverages available, and insurance companies exclude coverage for many different circumstances. This article will cover some of these basics.  However, different companies have different forms, and you should not use the information in […]

Read about how ordinary people took extraordinary action to pursue justice, and in the process, helped protect the safety and legal rights of others. We think these stories represent the best of our civil justice system in action. Many of you know too well the life-changing consequences of a devastating injury. Far too often, tragedy […]

Summer, playgrounds and kids: It’s a magic combination of exercise, social interaction and just plain fun. The last thing any of us want to see is a child injured while at a playground. But unfortunately it happens nearly 200,000 times a year. The good news, as we discuss in this month’s newsletter, is that adults […]

The ballot box and the courthouse are two pillars of democracy that have long defined American democracy. We have embraced the notion of one person one vote, and the ability to have our disagreements resolved by a jury of our peers. These ideals have come under attack in Wisconsin this year and the result is bad […]