Immediately we make an open records request to see whether or not this dog has a history of either behaving inappropriately or of biting other people. We help you navigate through the process of making sure that your medical care is appropriate. Then we notify the dog owner of our intention to make a claim […]
In Milwaukee, are people required to have their dogs on a leash in a public place?
Yes, like most municipalities, Milwaukee and surrounding communities require dogs to be on leashes when they are out in public. Now, every dog owner who has their dog off leash tends to say, “Well, you know, my dog would never hurt someone.” Just because they feel that their dog is safe, doesn’t mean their dog’s […]
Must a dog have a history of violence for me to sue its owner?
Dog bites are a “strict liability” claim in Wisconsin. That means the owner is responsible for the injuries caused by their dog no matter whether the owner was negligent or not. Whether the owner knew their dog tended to bite, or it was a first-time event, the owner is responsible for the damages the dog […]
If I feel okay following an accident, should I still see a doctor?
In our law firm, the rule is we don’t make cases; we take cases. We’re not there to create injuries that aren’t there, and we don’t want you to be injured, because candidly there is nobody who would prefer to be injured than not. If you think there’s something going on with your body that’s […]
What if I’m partially at fault for the car accident?
Wisconsin is a comparative negligence state, which means that your negligence is compared to the negligence of all the other people involved in the car accident. If you are more than 50% at fault, then you recover nothing. That’s something very important to know about the percentage of your responsibility for the car accident. For […]
