Why it pays to work with an experienced criminal defense attorney Not all criminal cases are created equal. Some charges come with life-altering penalties that could result in years of incarceration or state supervision. Others feature a more lenient penalty phase....
A personal injury attorney that’s with you from start to finish Although it can be tough to keep all the TV commercials and billboards straight, every law firm is different. At Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, we’re committed to practicing law the old-fashioned way....
When you should think twice about letting others drive your car There are plenty of myths in the world of car insurance. One of the most pervasive is the notion that you can’t be held liable for another driver’s actions behind the wheel of your car. While there are...
And how to arm yourself properly As the old saying goes, you shouldn’t bring a knife to a gunfight. While we certainly hope that this turn of phrase won’t ever literally apply to your circumstances, you’ve probably been in plenty of situations in which such a metaphor...
What you should expect after a serious accident If you’ve been involved in a serious car accident, you have firsthand knowledge of the tremendous physical and emotional toll that such incidents produce. Unfortunately, the initial shock of the accident is just the...
Don’t let your credit be ruined because someone decided to ignore the Rules of the Road and cause a vehicle crash. Wisconsin law allows for medical expense coverage on auto policies. It is often called MedPay coverage. It is similar to no fault insurance, and it may...
Don’t try to shake them down on your own Thankfully, most drivers in the United States carry auto insurance. By law, such policies must cover certain costs that arise as a result of a car, truck, motorcycle or similar motor vehicle accident, including property repairs...
How to keep a bad situation from getting even worse Have you ever been in a car accident? If not, consider yourself lucky. Every year, millions of Americans experience crashes that damage their cars and shake their psyches. Unfortunately, thousands of these accidents...
