Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
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...
What is the Workers’ Compensation Process in Wisconsin?
As an employee in Wisconsin, it is up to you to protect your legal rights when you get injured on the job. This includes making sure you receive the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve. While workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect injured employees,...
HOW CAN YOU ASSIST YOUR ATTORNEY IN WINNING YOUR WISCONSIN WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM?
Most injured workers have never had to hire an attorney and the thought of even talking to an attorney can be frightening. However, if your work injury has been denied workers' compensation benefits, then the likelihood of hiring an attorney is high. When meeting...
How Much Are Legal Fees for Workers’ Compensation Cases in Wisconsin?
If you’ve been injured on the job in Wisconsin, you probably have questions about filing for workers’ compensation. You may also have questions about hiring an attorney. For example, you may want to know how much it will cost to hire an attorney to represent you....
In Wisconsin, Workers Compensation Benefits are Only Recoverable When an Employee Suffers an Injury
To recover workers' compensation benefits in Wisconsin, a worker must have suffered an “injury.” An injury can be either physical or mental harm caused by an accident. An Accidental/Physical Injury causing harm is like when a trip or fall causes a broken bone. An...
10 Myths about Filing for Workers’ Compensation in Wisconsin
When you file for workers’ compensation in Wisconsin, it is up to you to make sure you receive the benefit you deserve. Your employer (or its insurance company) will fight your claim by all means available and will not hesitate to deny benefits if it has any grounds...
Wisconsin Recognizes Injuries Occurring in the “Course Of Employment”
FOR THE RECOVERY OF WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS, WISCONSIN RECOGNIZES INJURIES OCCURRING IN THE “COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT” For an injury to be covered for workers compensation benefits in Wisconsin, it must have occurred in the “course of your employment.” This means...