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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 […]

Motorcycle riders in Wisconsin enjoy the freedom of the open road, but that freedom comes with important legal responsibilities regarding safety equipment. While motorcycles offer an efficient and enjoyable mode of transportation, riders face unique vulnerabilities that make protective gear critical. The state has implemented specific regulations to protect motorcyclists, particularly younger riders who are […]

The concussion story is another example of what can happen when people stand up for their rights. As former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw said: The NFL is “forced to care because it’s politically correct to care. Lawsuits make you care.” Will Smith’s portrayal of Dr. Bennet Omalu in the film Concussion has again sparked dialogue about […]

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 […]

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 […]

As the saying goes, a dog is man’s best friend. Most of the time, a dog is a wonderful companion that enriches the life of its owner.  Unfortunately, there are times when man’s best friend will bite a person because of provocation, fear or instinct. In fact, there are millions of dog bites per year in […]

In this video, I talk about the most common issue I hear from people after interacting with a police officer, which is “the police did not read me my rights.” I explain what your rights are and why we call them Miranda rights. I also explain how the police try to avoid having to advise […]

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. […]

With the rise of websites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, we are documenting and sharing more aspects of our lives than ever before. Litigators have quickly realized that an opposing party’s social media pages can contain valuable and easy-to-access evidence.  For example, in a personal injury case, defendants often search plaintiffs’ Facebook and Twitter accounts […]

Almost everyone in our country has some familiarity with the Miranda warnings if for no other reason than they are repeated in almost every crime movie or criminal justice based television show. We all seem to intrinsically know that we have a right to remain silent and to consult with an attorney prior to speaking […]