House Party Injuries: Understanding Liability and Your Rights

House Party Injuries: Understanding Liability and Your Rights

July 31, 2025

House parties are a common way to celebrate birthdays, holidays, graduations, and spontaneous get-togethers—but when something goes wrong, who’s responsible? From slip-and-fall accidents to alcohol-related injuries, a fun night can quickly turn into a legal nightmare. Common Injuries at House Parties Some of the most frequent house party injury claims …

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Ways to Leave Your Law Firm

Ways to Leave Your Law Firm

July 31, 2025

Q. I gave ten years of my life to this firm. But I think I’ve reached my limit on the fees that I can earn. I should fly solo, yet there’s much that I must learn. What are the proper ways to leave my law firm? …

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What Are the Charges for Physicians Charged with Drug Diversion?

What Are the Charges for Physicians Charged with Drug Diversion?

July 31, 2025

By Attorney Adam J. Schleis Drug diversion — the illegal distribution or misuse of prescription medications — has become a major focus for federal and state prosecutors in Wisconsin. When physicians are accused of diverting controlled substances, the consequences are severe and swift.  In Milwaukee, doctors under investigation for drug …

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Alcohol-Related Accidents at House Parties: Who’s Responsible?

Alcohol-Related Accidents at House Parties: Who’s Responsible?

July 30, 2025

Alcohol is often a central part of house parties—but when drinking leads to serious injury, the question of legal responsibility becomes unavoidable. Whether it’s a guest who slips down a staircase or someone who causes a DUI crash after leaving the party, liability can extend beyond the person who was …

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Pool Equipment Malfunctions: Who’s at Fault?

Pool Equipment Malfunctions: Who’s at Fault?

July 29, 2025

Pool Injuries accidents are more common than people think. In this blog, we explore how these injuries happen, who’s responsible, and what legal options you have. Understanding the Risk Pool Injuries settings can be unpredictable. Whether it’s poor lighting, lack of supervision, or safety rule violations, there are many contributing …

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$1 Million Policy Limit Settlement in Brain Injury Case

$1 Million Policy Limit Settlement in Brain Injury Case

July 24, 2025

On December 21, 2022, school security guard Mary Ortega suffered catastrophic injuries while on duty at Kensington Park Elementary. After being struck by motorized entry gates pushed by a reversing Sherlock Tree Company landscaping truck, Mary sustained a traumatic brain injury and a torn rotator cuff—both requiring emergency medical intervention and long-term rehabilitation.  The Haggard Law …

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Slip and Fall Accidents Near Pools: A Legal Guide

Slip and Fall Accidents Near Pools: A Legal Guide

July 23, 2025

Pool Injuries accidents are more common than people think. In this blog, we explore how these injuries happen, who’s responsible, and what legal options you have. Understanding the Risk Pool Injuries settings can be unpredictable. Whether it’s poor lighting, lack of supervision, or safety rule violations, there are many contributing …

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