WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEY LISA PIEROBON MAYS RECOVERS MONEY FOR PARENTS DUE TO THE DEATH OF THEIR ADULT SON The New Year started up with a bang for Mays Law Office with a significant settlement for parents, Mr. & Mrs. T, who received a sizable amount due to the death of their 29-year-old son. Son died in 2022 in a fiery crash while traveling to a worksite.  In Wisconsin, when a death occurs at work, the workers compensation carrier for the employer must pay a death benefit equal to four times the employee’s average annual earning, subject to a maximum amount.  This money is ..read more

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading Question #1: Which Type of DUI Charge Are You Facing? Question #2: Are You Facing Any Other Charges? Question #3: When Is Your First Court Date? Question #4: What Penalties Are You Facing? Question #5: What Additional Consequences Are You Facing? Question #6: What Defenses Can You Assert in Court? Question #7: Do You Have Other Options for Avoiding a DUI Conviction? Question #8: What Is Your Best Option Based on the Available Evidence? Question #9: What Can a DUI Defense Lawyer Do to Help You? Question #10: How Much Will You Pay ..read more

Sometimes clients can be their own worst enemies. And when acts of self-sabotage occur, that is when patience, compassion and persistence are at a tremendous premium. In a recent post, Attorney John Orth reported the following: “While on probation for 10 counts of theft and robbery, R.A. was arrested for 14 additional counts of criminal charges, primarily theft and drug possession.  She was confined to jail on a probation hold and proceedings to revoke her probation were initiated.  Both episodes were clearly motivated by R.A.’s addiction.  Despite the severity of both the ori ..read more

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading Why You Should Hire a DUI Lawyer in Wisconsin Reason #1: You Are Facing Substantial Penalties Reason #2: You Are Also Facing Serious Collateral Consequences Reason #3: You May Need to Assert Multiple Defenses to Avoid a Conviction Reason #4: Your Lawyer Can Seek to Negotiate a Plea Bargain if Warranted Reason #5: Your Lawyer Can Help You Enter Into a Diversion Program (if Possible) Reason #6: You May Have Several Defenses Available (Even if You Were Drunk) Reason #7: Prosecutors Win DUI Convictions All the Time Reason #8: Prosec ..read more

The general public does not view recreational vehicles (snowmobiles, ATV’s and UTV’s, etc) as they would a regular car or automobile. And in turn, the general public doesn’t consider the consequences for recreational vehicle drunk driving offenses. However, under Wisconsin law, a snowmobile meets the definition of a “motor vehicle” (i..e., engine-driven vehicle) and thus the question of whether one can be cited for a drunk driving offense (i.e., OWI or DUI) when operating a snowmobile in Wisconsin – is answered “Yes.” Wisconsin law treats driving or operating a snowmobile while under the infl ..read more

I HAVE BEEN HURT AT WORK – WHAT SHOULD I DO TO PROTECT MYSELF? You have been hurt at work, you are scared and do not know what to do or who to listen to.   Mays Law Office hears this question every single day.   Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays talks to injured workers daily – free of charge.  Every story varies but the emotions are always the same – fear, confusion, uncertainty, and even anger.  No one wakes up and thinks “Oh Boy, I sure hope I get hurt at work today.”  Accidents causing injuries at workplaces happen daily and fault, for the most part with certai ..read more

When you get arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin, it can be tempting to ignore your situation. Dealing with your OWI or PAC ticket can be stressful, and the last way you want to spend your time is meeting with a lawyer and going to court. But ignoring your OWI or PAC charge is a mistake—and many reasons exist. It would be best if you did everything you possibly could to protect yourself when you are facing a drunk driving charge in Wisconsin. If you are a first-time offender, you face steep fines, a six to nine-month driver’s license suspension, and other consequences. If you are a repeat ..read more

THE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE IS DENYING MY WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS CLAIMING IT IS IDIOPATHIC You were hurt at work and the workers compensation insurance company is denying your benefits claiming that you suffered an IDIOPATHIC injury.  What does this mean? In Wisconsin, the workers compensation system under Chapter 102 of the Wisconsin Statutes provides benefits such as lost time, medical treatment expense, medical mileage reimbursement, and permanent disability to Wisconsin workers who are injured on the job.  This system is considered a no-fault system, which means tha ..read more

Some recent success stories from the criminal defense side of Mays Law Office, LLC. In the Village of Marshall four teenagers were charged with one count each of disorderly conduct and damage to public property.  The charges arose from an incident in which a public park’s bathrooms and concession stand were vandalized.  An onlooker flagged down an officer and reported what she had just seen.  Four of the teenagers were identified and subsequently questioned by the officer.  Each one gave conflicting and shifting accounts of what occurred.  The only consistency is that ..read more

When you get arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin, you need to be very careful to protect yourself. A conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) or driving with a prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC) can lead to steep penalties. It can negatively impact your life in other ways as well; and, between fines, court costs, and increased insurance premiums, it can prove incredibly expensive. How can you protect yourself after a drunk driving arrest? At this stage, there are both steps you need to take and mistakes you need to avoid. Here are 10 “Dos” and “Don’ts” for individual ..read more