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Jury Trials – The Importance of Facts September 29, 2009

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If you don’t read Anne Reed’s blog then you’ve been missing out on a ton of great tips and news related to jury trials.  It’s on my IGoogle page and I anxiously await every post.

Anne’s latest post is about a personal injury trial from California.   In short, you can argue with emotion, logic or both but many times the facts themselves are the most powerful.

Anne will be speaking at this year’s Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference.   Don’t forget to register asap.

Wisconsin’s New Insurance Laws September 24, 2009

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It’s a common question lately. When do the new laws go into effect?

Some go into effect next year.

The Journal Sentinel wrote a story about this a while ago.

Motorists will need to have a policy providing at least $50,000 in bodily injury coverage for one person, $100,000 in bodily injury coverage per accident and $15,000 to cover property damage. The current limits are $25,000, $50,000 and $10,000, respectively. The higher limits go into effect Jan. 1.

Your new policy or renewed policy must include underinsured motorist coverage starting November 1, 2009.

Underinsured motorist coverage, which now is optional, will be required for state drivers on new or renewed policies starting Nov. 1.

Auto insurance will be required starting June 1, 2010.

I hope this answers some of those questions.

Drunk Driving a Wheelchair September 17, 2009

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Doesn’t this story just make my point that taking the keys from a drunk driver probably won’t stop the offender?  Jail time or prison takes the multiple drunk driver off the streets…that is really the only to guarantee a drunk driver won’t drive.  This guy had 4 prior convictions.   Cars or a wheelchair – the guy, for some reason, had to drive.

Milwaukee’s Crumbling Concrete September 16, 2009

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This isn’t a personal injury matter but it sure caused damage to a bunch of people’s property across southeastern Wisconsin.  I watched TMJ4 tonight and caught their follow up on this story about crumbling concrete driveways.   It sounds like Meyer Concrete and/or Central Ready Mix had some problems with a great number of their concrete batches. 

What should consumers do about it?  Well, going to TMJ4 to get the word out is probably a wise choice.  Also, don’t forget about Wisconsin’s consumer protection laws. 

I’ll look into this some more and hopefully will have a follow up for anyone with questions about Milwaukee’s crumbling concrete problems.

Jon Groth is a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney handling cases throughout Wisconsin and most recently in West Allis, Sheboygan,  Plymouth,  and Germantown.

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Federal Court PACER Fees September 15, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law.
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For those who have handled cases in Federal Court you know that PACER costs $.  Maybe, rightfully so, because you can obtain records in pdf for most any case.  In Wisconsin state court, CCAP (Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Program) is free but without the ability to obtain actual records.  You’ll need to call the attorneys or driver to the courthouse to get the records.

Well, Firefox has a new extension called RECAP that attempts to take the $ from the Federal Courts.  I read about RECAP on Avvo.com’s blog. 

I haven’t tried it.  If you do, please let me know your thoughts.

Hit and Run Reward for Information September 14, 2009

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A University of Wisconsin student was hit by a driver.  The driver fled the scene.  Taking no responsibility. 

Please, if you know any information about this collision contact the Milwaukee Police.  Today’s TMJ 4 ran the story. 

Here’s a synopsis of what happened:

Barger was stopped in the southbound lane of Fratney. A red SUV traveling eastbound on Burleigh made a sharp turn onto Fratney and ran Barger over. She was thrown off her bike, which was dragged under the SUV for a block. Barger was rushed to the hospital.

Barger’s injuries are extensive. She has stitches on her face and hands. Severe bruising and scraping all over her body. A chipped tooth.  And serious road rash from being dragged by the fleeing SUV.

If you know any more information please call 414-935-7396.

Green Bay Wins! September 13, 2009

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Packers 21 Bears 15

Wisconsin Jurors September 13, 2009

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September is Juror Appreciation month.  Now you know!

Thanks jurors!

9-11-09 September 11, 2009

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Remember 9-11-01

Remember 9-11-01

Progress On Drunk Driving Laws? September 11, 2009

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I’m hopeful that this story from the Badger Herald isn’t just wishful thinking!  It appears that both Republicans and Democrats are making headway to strengthen Wisconsin’s drunk driving laws.  As you probably know Wisconsin’s drunk driving laws are among the most lax in the United States.

According to the article:

Some of the changes put forth in the bills include requiring repeat offenders to have an ignition interlock on their car, increasing minimum fines and time of imprisonment, and allowing multiple offenders to pursue alcohol treatment with parole instead of being sentenced to time in prison.

Now, I’m not sure about the details especially the part about “increasing the time of imprisonment” but at the same time allowing multiple offenders to “pursue alcohol treatment” instead of time in prison.

I’ll keep you updated.