What Are Your “Miranda” Rights?

“You have the right to remain silent…”. Yes, you really do! The Supreme Court recognized this right in the 1996 decision Miranda v. Arizona. Suspects are required to be informed of their Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights prior to being interrogated. https://www.aclu.org/other/miranda-rule

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1 Van and 16 Dogs in a Rollover Accident

Thankfully, the dogs had no injuries when they were checked after the crash happened according to the Big Bend Fire Department. The Waukesha Sheriff’s Department is investigating the cause of the crash.

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Lawmakers Aim To Amend PTSD Presumption for Workers’ Comp

Wisconsin lawmakers are considering legislation that would amend the state’s current workers compensation presumption for post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders. Source: https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20211214/NEWS08/912346579/Wisconsin-lawmakers-aim-to-amend-PTSD-presumption

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Troubling Fatal Crash Statistics

Wisconsin saw an increase in fatal accidents in 2020 despite fewer people commuting due to the pandemic. Will 2021 continue the troubling trend? Source: https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/statistics/final.aspx

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A Tragic Reminder of the Dangers Facing Pedestrians

As Waukesha continues to mourn, the accident serves a tragic reminder of the dangers facing pedestrians. Even a holiday parade is not safe from recklessness and negligence. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/11/22/us/waukesha-parade-crash

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Report Details Troubling Racial Disparities In Incarceration

A new national report says that 1 in every 36 Black residents in Wisconsin is incarcerated, the highest rate in the nation. Source: https://www.leadertelegram.com/news/daily-updates/report-1-in-every-36-black-wisconsin-residents-is-incarcerated/article_e80b1d38-da03-5453-8fca-c264541f8c70.html

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Wrongful Death Verdict Split Among Victims

Stanley Johnson, father of Sesalie Dixon, filed the original wrongful death case against Ware shortly after Dixon’s death in December 2016. Source: https://www.wiscnews.com/bdc/news/local/crime-and-courts/money-to-be-split-in-wrongful-death-suit-against-murderer/article_9da07922-fc24-5acc-a8cb-60e4e24413cf.html

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What Injuries May Result From a Motorcycle Accident?

Possible injuries include: -Internal organ damage -Road rash -Spinal chord injuries -Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) These are just some of the devastating injuries that can result from a motorcycle accident. If you or a loved one have suffered a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another individual, contact our personal injury attorneys. The team […]

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