Personal Injury Doctors | Car Accident Injuries And Recovery

Depending On The Personal Injury, Doctors Vary

If you have been seriously injured, chances are you'll see a doctor. But the type of doctor you see depends on when you visit the physician, what kind of care you need, and how long your treatment lasts. Personal injury doctors range from ER physicians to primary care doctors and specialists, as well as chiropractors and physical therapists.

Personal Injury Doctors Seen Initially

Serious car accidents usually result in an ambulance ride to the emergency room. There, an ER doctor will assess your injuries and address any immediate care needs. If you have injuries that require immediate surgery, the ER trauma surgeon will be called in. Once you are stable, you will either be released with instructions to follow-up with your primary care doctor or a specialist or you will be admitted to the hospital.
ER staff are focused on the immediate care needed to save lives and minimize trauma and long-term damage. In most cases, patients will need to be seen by additional personal injury doctors to completely recover.

Doctors Seen Post-Accident

Primary Care Doctors. Our personal injury attorneys always recommend that injured parties who are released and sent home or those who do not visit the ER schedule an appointment with their primary care physician for an exam. Your primary care doctor can take note of any minor injuries or injuries you were unaware of, such as concussion or whiplash, and recommend a treatment plan.
Specialty Surgeons. Once you have recovered from the initial trauma, your personal injury doctors might expand to include orthopedic surgeons to repair the damage or plastic surgeons to restore your appearance. In some cases, patients have to go through multiple surgeries to regain the full function of their injured part(s).
Physical Therapists. Physical therapists help accident victims regain mobility and strength in damaged muscles and tissues. They work with people after surgery to restore function and reduce the build-up of scar tissue, but you do not need to be recovering from surgery to see a physical therapist. They help anyone who needs help getting back to normal after an accident.
Chiropractors are very often consulted after a car accident. They help restore mobility and function through spinal manipulation, which can include the head and neck. They are commonly seen by victims who have back pain, whiplash, headaches, or tingling in their extremities.
In addition to doctors, accident victims may also be seen by nurses, radiologists, X-ray technicians, and anesthesiologists in order to accurately diagnose and treat the injury. Mental health professionals may be called in to help victims recover from anxiety and post-traumatic stress.

Meet With A Personal Injury Attorney To Discuss Your Options

Car accidents can have long-lasting effects on your body, both mental and physical. It may be years before a victim is fully healed even with help from excellent personal injury doctors. If you are having trouble recovering from an accident financially or believe someone else is at fault for the accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries, including pain and suffering. Personal injury compensation can help victims cover medical expenses and time off of work so they can focus on healing and recovery.
Meeting with a personal injury attorney at Eisenberg Law Offices is the first step in determining if you have a case. Arrange a free consultation today by calling 608-468-6595 or emailing Info@eisenberglaw.org to discuss your situation.
This post was originally published at https://www.eisenberglaw.org/firm-overview/articles/personal-injury-doctors-car-accident-injuries-and-recovery/.

Are You Facing Drug Charges? You Need Legal Protection, Now

Drug charges in Wisconsin are serious business!

Despite the growing acceptance of some drugs in other states, Wisconsin remains a fairly harsh judge of substance abuse. Drug charges in Wisconsin can be misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the drug involved, the amount found, and the apparent intent of the person in possession of the drug. No matter the specific circumstances, however, you don't want a drug conviction on your record -- and if you find yourself facing one now, you need to know if there are ways to reduce the potential penalties.

Intent Can Make Things Worse

The law treats simple possession of a drug and intent to sell quite differently. With a simple possession charge of a drug that is not considered a Schedule I or II narcotic, your charges and possible penalties could be relatively minor, albeit still ones you want to reduce as much as possible. However, if prosecutors think they can prove you had the intent to sell the drug, that changes everything. The charges you face could be intensified, and your potential punishments would certainly increase in severity. If you were caught with drugs, it would be imperative to prove that you were not planning to distribute or sell them.

Drug Type Plays a Role in the Charges

Schedule I and II are federal designations created by the DEA to classify drugs; there are five "schedules" in total. Schedule I and II drugs include drugs like heroin, LSD, and ephedrine when not used in over-the-counter medications. Possession of these drugs, even without intent to sell, can result in fines and imprisonment. Fines can range from $1,000 to $5,000 for first-time offenses alone, depending on the drug, which can be difficult for many to pay.

If you're facing drug charges and need legal representation, contact Eisenberg Law Offices at 608-256-8356. You must speak with an attorney as soon as possible to start working on ways to reduce your charges and any penalties.

This post was originally published at https://www.eisenberglaw.org/are-you-facing-drug-charges-you-need-legal-protection-now/.

What Happens if You're Caught Breaking the Law While Carrying a Weapon in Wisconsin?

Possessing a weapon during a crime can enhance any penalties

Wisconsin does not treat weaponry lightly. If you're caught breaking the law, and it turns out you're carrying a weapon that Wisconsin law would consider dangerous, you could face additional penalties or more severe charges. Even if you didn't plan to use the weapon, you could still face extra consequences.
A dangerous weapon by Wisconsin standards is basically a deadly weapon or one that could really hurt someone. A gun, for example, or something that you could use to easily strangle someone, would be considered dangerous. Electric weapons are also included. A baseball bat can also be a dangerous weapon if it was used to hurt or threaten someone.
Wisconsin law allows for a distinction between simply possessing this weapon and committing a crime in which the weapon is central to the crime. For example, carrying a gun when you're caught breaking into a building is treated differently (regarding the gun) from armed robbery. Armed robbery focuses on a robbery that includes the use of a gun. But breaking into a building doesn't necessarily need to involve weaponry, so the presence of that gun brings in extra penalties that you wouldn't otherwise face.
You could face anywhere from six months to five years of extra jail time because you had a dangerous weapon on you when you commit a crime, so this is not a penalty to brush off lightly. Your potential penalty will depend on the severity of the underlying crime (e.g., misdemeanor or felony).
Do what you can to reduce those extra penalties with the help of an attorney. Call Eisenberg Law Offices at 608-256-8356 and speak with a legal expert who can guide you through the court process and try to get your charges reduced. Because the potential penalties can be so severe, you need to do everything you can to protect yourself.
This post was originally published at https://www.eisenberglaw.org/what-happens-if-youre-caught-breaking-the-law-while-carrying-a-weapon-in-wisconsin/

Who Is Liable for Injuries in a Rental Property?

Have you suffered a slip and fall injury at a rental property?  Here’s what you should know.

Slip and fall accidents are common and can lead to questions about who exactly is liable for the injuries and medical bills, along with missed pay and other costs. Knowing the cause of the fall is not always enough to figure out where liability lies because additional factors can quickly change the story surrounding the incident. This is especially true of rental housing, where people other than you are typically responsible for property upkeep.

Cause, Knowledge, Negligence and Reasonable Effort

The liability for a slip and fall accident depends on four things. One is the core cause; for example, slipping on a wet floor or tripping over the raised edge of a carpet. This can identify who is liable to an extent because, if you slipped and fell on, say, water that you spilled on the floor, that's not going to be anyone else's fault.

The next is knowledge of the problem. If you slipped and fell on a wet bathroom floor from a water pipe that had started leaking, but you and your landlord didn't know about the leak until you fell, the landlord can't really be responsible for your injuries. If they didn't know, then they didn't have a chance to fix the problem. The same goes for problems that you knew about but hadn't contacted the landlord to complain. Liable parties need to have prior knowledge of whatever is causing a problem.

The third and fourth things are negligence and reasonable effort. If you told your landlord about a leak, and the landlord did nothing -- and then you slipped -- you could have a case against your landlord.

Instead of trying to figure out who is liable on your own, call Eisenberg Law Offices at 608-256-8356. Speak with one of our slip and fall attorneys to see if you have a case against someone else for your slip and fall injuries.

This post was originally published at https://www.eisenberglaw.org/who-is-liable-for-injuries-in-a-rental-property/.

Understanding Forgery and Fraud in Wisconsin

Charged with Forgery and/or Fraud in Wisconsin?  Protect your rights!

Some legal terms find widespread public use. Fraud and forgery are two words that you have likely heard, but may not understand from a criminal perspective. If you are charged with either of these, you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney to help protect your rights. Understanding the accusation you face will help you know what kind of help you need.

Defining Fraud

Broadly stated, fraud refers to a lie, or an intentional misrepresentation. For you to be convicted of fraud in Wisconsin, three things have to be true:

1. You made a representation;
2. your representation was not true; and
3. someone believed and relied on your representation, and suffered a loss for it.

This can come through online activity as well as in-person activity. It can include blackmail, setting up a fake website, or even writing a bad check. It is possible to commit fraud against someone you don't know or have never even met, if you meet these standards. If you are convicted, you may be fined up to $10,000, and receive a prison sentence up to three and a half years.

Forgery Is a Type of Fraud

Forgery is a specific kind of fraud that involves changing a document or object to make it look like someone else signed or approved it. The most common type is probably check or credit card fraud, whether signing someone else's name to a check or changing the amount on it. You may commit forgery intentionally or accidentally. In either event, a conviction is a felony.

Defending Against Fraud and Forgery Charges

You do have defenses available. If you are arrested for forgery or other types of fraud, you should reach out to an experienced criminal defense attorney. At Eisenberg Law Offices, we will take the time to understand the circumstances of your case and help present the best defense for you. Contact us today online or at 608-256-8356 to learn more.

This post was originally published at https://www.eisenberglaw.org/understanding-forgery-and-fraud-in-wisconsin/.

Your Rights Against Police Searches When You Are Away

Illegal Searches While You Are Away From Home – Know Your Rights

You may know that the police generally don't get to search your home without a warrant or permission. What happens, though, if someone else lets them in? Many of us live in a rental home or share a living space with a roommate. If that person lets the police in, you may think you lose your privacy rights. Fortunately, it does not work that way. If the police search your home without you present, they may not be able to use anything they find against you. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can help you here.

Landlord Permission

If you rent your home, your landlord almost certainly has the ability to unlock the doors and let someone in. That said, the physical ability does not give him or her a legal right to invite the police in. Unless you have given your consent or there is a reason to believe there is an emergency, the police cannot enter without your permission. 

Roommate Permission

Having roommates makes the situation more complicated. If they are on the lease for your home, any of them can give consent for the police to enter. The common living areas, like the living room, kitchen, and other non-private areas, are available for the police to search. Still, if you have your own bedroom, someone else's permission to enter does not give them the right to search that room. If the police find evidence in your room in this situation, it can be thrown out at a trial later.

Search Warrants

Of course, if the police obtain a proper search warrant, they do gain the legal right to enter your home, even if you are not there. In that scenario, you would need to challenge the validity of the warrant. It can seem like the police have unlimited rights, but both the United States and Wisconsin constitutions give you a right to privacy against an unreasonable search. For help with your criminal defense, contact Eisenberg Law Offices online or at 608-256-8356.

This post was originally published at https://www.eisenberglaw.org/your-rights-against-police-searches-when-you-are-away/.

Keep Your Distance Behind Other Vehicles

To avoid auto accidents, keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you

We all have times driving when we get impatient. The driver in front of you might be moving slowly, or you may be in a hurry. Still, tailgating does almost nothing to get you to your destination faster. If you move too close to the driver in front of you, you put yourself and others in danger. Take time to focus on safety when you are on Wisconsin highways.

Tailgating Limits Your Reaction Time

One reason that you should keep a safe distance between vehicles is to give yourself more time to stop. If the vehicle in front of you stops suddenly, driving right behind that car gives you little time to react. Even if you react in time, the road conditions, your tires, and the quality of your brakes all have an impact that you must take into account. The best reflexes in the world will not let you avoid an accident when you are immediately behind another vehicle.

Tailgating Cuts Your Vision Down

Beyond limiting your reaction time, tailgating keeps you from being able to see everything around you. If you are immediately behind another vehicle, you may not be able to see whether someone else is too close in the other lane, or what dangers might lurk ahead of you. The more space you have, the better vision you have of both road conditions and other vehicles.

Tailgating Adds Stress to the Drive

Finally, driving too close to other drivers adds stress for you and the person in front of you. Sometimes tailgating leads to road rage and rash decisions while driving. Other times, it might just make you or the other driver anxious, making errors in judgment more likely. Most drivers perform better without added pressures, and tailgating is one kind of pressure you can avoid applying.

Contact A Car Accident Attorney in Madison WI if you’ve been in an accident

None of us are perfect drivers. Giving more space between you and the vehicle in front of you gives you time to react and makes everyone safer on the highway. If you have been in an accident, contact Eisenberg Law Offices, online or at 608-256-8356.

This post was originally published at https://www.eisenberglaw.org/keep-your-distance-behind-other-vehicles/.