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...
Helping you secure workers’ comp following a workplace injury
Workers across Wisconsin rely on their job to maintain their standard of living. Because most people work to pay for basic living needs, when a worker is no longer able to work temporarily or permanently because of a workplace injury, this could be problematic. A...
How many demerit points are common traffic violations worth?
In Wisconsin, you can have demerit points added to your driving record each time you are convicted of a moving-traffic violation. The number of points you have can affect the severity of the punishment you may receive. If you accumulate 12 or more points, your driving...
Is it a drug offense to possess cough syrup?
Many people in Wisconsin have heard of the phrase "controlled substance" in the context of drug crimes. However, they may not know exactly what a controlled substance is. Sometimes, items that may seem innocuous can be considered a controlled substance under the right...
Criminalizing first-time OWI in Wisconsin has a high price tag
Summer is still in swing in Wisconsin, and we still have several weeks before Labor Day weekend officially ends the summer season. That means there is still time for cook-outs, days at the lake and festivals. Alcohol is served at many of these events, and most people...
When injured on the job, can you see your own doctor?
Sometimes, the anxiety of having been injured on the job can be as uncomfortable the physical pain. You may worry you’ll lose your job or get cheated out of rights or money you’re owed, or you may just feel embarrassed. Let’s make it a bit easier...
