Author: Terrence Polich
The dealer is telling me they can’t fix my car because of the chip shortage. Am I still covered under the lemon law? By now we’ve all heard about the computer chip shortage and staffing problems brought on by supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer behavior resulting from The Dealer is Telling Me They […]
I often hear from people who are having problems with their new cars. The car is experiencing repeated problems that cannot seem to be fixed under the warranty. I tell them about the Lemon Law. What is the Lemon Law? Here is s a basic “FAQ” to fill you in. Is my car a lemon? If your car […]
During emergencies such as the COVID-19 outbreak, it is not unusual for unscrupulous businesses, profiteers and scam artists to prey on consumers. Governor Evers has declared a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Wisconsin and that means Wisconsin’s Anti Price Gouging Law is in effect. The law prohibits sellers from selling consumer goods […]
Many people try to pursue a Lemon Law claim on their own without hiring an attorney. After all, the Lemon Law is supposed to be a self-enforcing consumer statute, providing lemon owners with a full refund or a comparable new vehicle. What can possibly go wrong? The answer is, unfortunately, plenty. Despite lawmakers’ intent in […]
There was a time when the insurance company would hire an investigator to follow an injured worker around and shoot video of her going about her day. Sometimes the investigator would follow the claimant for weeks, picking and choosing when to turn the camera on. The point of the video surveillance was to show that […]
I read a statistic recently that approximately 80% of injured workers do not contest the insurance company’s denial of their claim. Seeing that number disappointed me because I know injured workers are getting the short end of the stick. Put simply, you work too hard and sacrifice too much to accept the insurance company’s denial of your […]
In this video I will explain your rights and responsibilities regarding the so-called Independent Medical Exam. Here is a preview: It is not independent nor is it a medical exam. If you have a pending workers compensation claim especially, you should check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0FEc6eFmVQ&feature=youtu.be
Family, parades, turkey, football – sounds like a recipe for a great Thanksgiving day. Keep family and friends healthy and safe this holiday season with these food safety tips for all your upcoming festivities. And have a happy Thanksgiving! That post-Halloween sugar high is finally burning away, which means pre-holiday meal planning can begin! Gathering […]
When courageous people step forward and seek accountability through our system of civil justice, good things happen. Manufacturers make safer products. Health care providers improve care. Employers create safer working conditions. Now the brave survivors of human trafficking are turning to the civil justice system for accountability, as you will read in this month’s newsletter. […]
Every summer we read the sad news of children dying from heatstroke after being left in a hot car – one every 10 days, according to the statistics. Share this information with everyone you know and help us prevent these tragedies. You might think it’s impossible to forget there is a kid in a car. […]