What are the risks of being near a meth lab?
Drug crimes can affect everyone in a community in Wisconsin. This is especially true if someone in your community has a meth lab on their property. While you may think this type of thing does not happen within suburban or upper-class communities, you would be very...
How does electric shock cause injury?
Because of how dangerous electricity can be, caution should be taken whenever you handle power cords and electrical devices. In a Wisconsin workplace, the risks of electrical shock increase. That is because according to WebMD, about a thousand people each year die due...
Rotator cuff injuries: Causes, risk factors and treatments
Many people consider a rotator cuff injury to be a sports injury. However, while it is true that athletic activities can contribute to shoulder injuries involving the rotator cuff, many of these injuries result from work activities. If you have a job-related rotator...
Are blood test results infallible?
Wisconsin authority figures may subject drivers suspected of DUI to blood alcohol content (BAC) level tests. One type of test considered particularly reliable is the blood alcohol test. For this, a lab technician will draw your blood and test it for alcohol levels in...
Fatal crash prompts Wisconsin lawmakers to close loophole
In April, three members of the same family died as a result of a collision with an alleged drunk driver in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. According to law enforcement, the 41-year-old man in the other vehicle had a blood alcohol concentration level nearly four times the...
How severe can repetitive stress injuries be?
Wisconsin workers like you go to your job day in and out and work hard to accomplish all of your tasks. Unfortunately, no matter how strenuous or dangerous you think your job is, the simple act of doing the same thing every day can be enough to injure you. This is...
What should I know about Misdemeanors in Wisconsin?
Being charged with any crime is a big deal. While it is well-known that felony crimes are more serious than misdemeanors, being charged with a misdemeanor is still a serious event. If you are dealing with a misdemeanor crime in Wisconsin, it is important to know the...
How will a drug conviction affect college?
As you were growing up your parents did what they thought was best. But as you grew, your independence did as well. You acted out by drinking alcohol and doing drugs, and you did not think about the consequences of your decisions. When you got into trouble with the...
Preventing common workplace injuries
Workplace accidents are fairly commonplace in Wisconsin, and along with the physical pain from injuries, there is often a financial cost for workers and employers. Fortunately, there are several steps individuals may take to reduce the risk of sustaining an injury at...
How many types of felonies are there?
Most people are aware that in Wisconsin, like with every other state in the Union, there are felony offenses and misdemeanor offenses, and that felonies are more serious than misdemeanors. However, many people are not aware that the distinctions go beyond that. For...
