Most people may think about jobs with an obvious element of danger, such as the construction or roofing industries, when the subject of falls in the workplace comes up. While it is true that some industries have a higher incidence of falls than others, getting hurt from a fall on the job can happen in […]
As a motorist in Wisconsin, there are many potential dangers that you may face. The Lein Law Offices understand that crashes can happen without warning, and that they may happen to anyone. They’re here to stand by you as you work your way through the aftermath. One big issue when it comes to getting the compensation you deserve […]
The Hudson Star Observer is among the media organizations calling for more focus on traffic safety, as the number of Wisconsin traffic deaths reaches historic highs. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports 273 traffic fatalities so far in 2018. That is down slightly from the 291 fatalities at this time last year. However, the overall number of […]
When people buy a home in Wisconsin, they may hear about something called title insurance. Many people may wonder what this is and if they need this insurance, especially if they are buying their first house. Title insurance is intended to protect people from suffering a financial loss. According to Nerd Wallet, the history of a […]
In the State of Wisconsin, plenty of pedestrians just like you use crosswalks to get where they need to go. However, tragedy can strike at any moment when vehicles and pedestrians share road space. Even if you are paying full attention, you may end up facing injury and bias against pedestrians. The Star Tribune posted […]
A Wisconsin car accident victim has another shot at pursing uninsured motorist coverage for injuries related to a 2010 crash, now that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled his filing was timely. The court reversed both the trial and appellate courts with its ruling in Shugarts v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company recently. It was an […]
Workers’ compensation in Wisconsin is part of the “grand bargain” between workers and employers that promises no-fault benefits for work injuries in exchange for the forfeiture of employee litigation for a company’s negligence. The rules of the system are outlined in Wis. Stat. 102.01 – 102.89. Unfortunately, for roughly the last three decades, worker protections […]
Authorities are trying to determine whether a subcontractor is responsible for an explosion that killed a Wisconsin firefighter. Last week’s blast closed a large part of downtown Sun Prairie, according to U.S. News & World Reports. The incident, which is being blamed on a gas leak, leveled a downtown bar, caused a massive fire at a […]
Wisconsin residents who decide to file for bankruptcy can then start to examine the two most common options. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of them, and it can have both benefits and drawbacks depending on a person’s situation. FindLaw shares the benefits of Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The biggest potential boon for many is the possibility of […]
As a Wisconsin employee, you work hard every day at your job. Unfortunately, any job comes with its risks, and workplace accidents can happen in any field. The Lein Law Offices are here to help you get through this difficult period after a workplace accident occurs. First, you should know what’s covered by worker’s compensation. Many people […]