Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
My Claim’s Adjuster Says I Don’t Need an Attorney for my Workers Compensation Injury. Is That True?
While the workers’ compensation system was originally developed in Wisconsin to relieve the worker from the cost of hiring an attorney, that only applies to claims in a “perfect world” setting. A “perfect world” where the insurance company has conceded or accepted...
What Happens if You Get in an Accident While Driving Drunk in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, the consequences of getting arrested for drunk driving can be severe. Even “standard” first-time drunk driving charges carry substantial penalties, and having a conviction on your record for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) can...
LPM Win for Client
Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays WINS Workers Compensation Benefits for her Client at Hearing. Mr. AH worked as a mechanic of heavy-duty equipment, repairing forklifts and excavators for over 4 years. In doing this job, he used his hands and arms constantly to lift, pull,...
NOT GUILTY – Record 27-minute verdicts
In a Mays Law Office new record, Attorneys Steve Mays and John Orth scored double NOT GUILTY verdicts in an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and Prohibited Alcohol Concentration (PAC) case in Dane County. The client, BS, was stopped for operating without required...
Why You Shouldn’t Plead Guilty Even if You Admitted to Driving Drunk in Wisconsin
If you got pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) and admitted to drinking while on the side of the road, you might be thinking that it’s time to plead guilty. After all, you confessed to the crime, so it must be time to accept the consequences and try to...
I am Injured and Collecting Wisconsin Workers Compensation Benefits
I am injured and collecting Wisconsin Workers Compensation Benefits, my Workers Compensation Adjuster says that I do not need an attorney, is this true? While it is true that many workers compensation programs were originally developed to relieve the injured worker...
10 “Defenses” that Won’t Protect You Against a DUI Conviction in Wisconsin
If you are facing a DUI charge in Wisconsin, you need to defend yourself by all means available. There are several ways to fight a DUI charge, and mounting a successful defense starts with understanding which defenses you can use based on the facts and circumstances...
Success of the Criminal Defense Side in 2022
Reflecting back on 2022, the criminal defense side of Mays Law Office, LLC had some very interesting cases with some spectacular results. A few highlights from Attorneys Stephen Mays and John Orth warrant mention: Client N.J. avoided a felony conviction (fourth...
10 Mistakes to Avoid After a DUI Arrest in Wisconsin
When you are facing a DUI charge in Wisconsin, mistakes can be costly. Some mistakes can lead to unnecessary penalties, and others can result in a guilty verdict when you are entitled to walk free. As a result, you need to be very careful, and you need to know what...
The Best of 2022
Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays Reflects Back on the Best of 2022 In starting a New Year, Mays Law Office reflects on the last twelve months with great excitement and pride. In 2022, Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays recovered more than One Million Dollars ($1,000.000) in...
Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in WI?
If you’ve been injured on the job in Wisconsin, filing for workers’ compensation can provide you with much-needed financial stability during the recovery process. But, this is only the case if your workers’ compensation claim is successful. If you aren’t successful in...
What Injuries Aren’t Covered Under Workers’ Comp in Wisconsin?
Earlier this year, we published an article discussing the types of injuries covered under workers’ compensation in Wisconsin. In that article, we explained that it isn’t the nature of your injury that determines your legal rights, but rather the circumstances...