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As previously reported on this Blog here, Derek Williams died in Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”) custody in July 2011…more

If you are injured due to a negligently maintained roadway, it is essential to remain at the scene and file a police report immediately…more

As previously reported on this Blog, Brandon Johnson died at the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex on October 6, 2012 as a result of complications from a broken neck…more

Construction zones are dangerous, and it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that safety standards are met…more

Back in September 2012, a road rage incident began on Interstate 43 between Milwaukee and Mequon. Nicole Sumlin was driving on the freeway when she allegedly cut in front of a vehicle driven by Darrell Olson…more

Reports generated by Wisconsin police departments have traditionally been available to the public under the state’s open records law…more

Actor Charlie Sheen has recently made headlines for a good deed – sending $10,000 to pay for therapy dog training on behalf of a Florida teenager in recovery after falling from an amusement park ride in Wisconsin…more

In Wisconsin, consumers who purchase a defective new vehicle are protected by the state’s Lemon Law. Now, state lawmakers are seeking to change the law, by reducing damage awards and giving manufacturers more time to resolve…more

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, more than one million people go to the emergency room each year due to slip and fall accidents…more

Wisconsin has an equine immunity statute, which provides immunity from liability for injuries relating to horse riding and other equine activities…more

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that police cannot take blood from a suspected drunken driver without a warrant, unless there are some special circumstances. In Wisconsin, police have previously taken blood from…more

Society is increasingly becoming paperless as people are able to accomplish most things electronically. In Wisconsin, the State Senate recognized this trend by passing a bill that would allow drivers to show proof of their…more

Back in 2009, a group of Wisconsin residents went snowmobiling in Michigan at the Hiawatha National Forest. During the trip, several snowmobiles collided at an intersection, resulting in fatal injuries to a Wisconsin man…more

Derek Williams died in Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”) custody in June 2011. Initially, the MPD determined that the police officers involved did nothing wrong. After the video was released showing Mr. Williams in the back of…more

The City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (“FPC”) is given extensive authority under Wisconsin law to review police officer misconduct. Despite being perhaps the most empowered civilian review board in the county, the FPC…more