What Are Wisconsin’s Contributory Negligence Laws?

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

If another person or entity causes you to sustain harm, Wisconsin law provides you the opportunity to sue for damages on the premise of negligence. However, the party you sue has the opportunity to refute your claim by proving your own negligence played a role in the incident. This is thanks to the theory of […]

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Convictions For Small Crimes Can Have Big Consequences

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

It is becoming increasingly clear that there are major problems with the criminal justice system in the United States, including racial and socioeconomic bias, wrongful convictions and overly harsh prison sentences. But there is also a problem with the way that the criminal justice system influences life in the rest of society. A criminal record […]

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No Death With Dignity In Wisconsin

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

“Death with dignity” is a popular phrase used to describe situations in which a patient requests a medical practitioner to help him or her die. This is common in patients with a terminal illness or a severely debilitating condition. Wisconsin law does not allow these assisted suicides. However, you can gain some control over how […]

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