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Heavy Rain Crashes – What is the Risk and Who Can Be Liable?
Bad weather does not get a driver off the hook for negligence, even if severe conditions, like heavy rain, cause a crash. Determining fault is rarely straightforward, but bad weather always increases the risk of a traffic accident. Additionally, drivers who get behind the wheel despite extreme rainy weather still…
Read MoreIowa Nurse Surrenders License After Being Charged With 15-Year Prostitution Scheme
Carl Markley, a 44-year-old registered nurse practitioner in Ames, Iowa, has surrendered his license after multiple criminal charges were brought against him. The charges against Markley include four counts each of prostitution and pimping. He has also been charged with human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor. Markley’s alleged…
Read MoreResident Complaints About Conditions at Senior Living Facilities Surging to New Highs
Far too many nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in the U.S. have a long and problematic history with serious care issues. Unfortunately, it is the residents who suffer. In 2022 alone, the Department of Health Services (DHS) in Wisconsin had 2,284 complaints. However, the complaints are not just…
Read MoreIowa Care Facility Cited for Putting Disabled Persons in Jeopardy
The West 32nd Community Living Home is an intermediate care facility for individuals suffering from various intellectual disabilities. The facility, which is located in Dubuque, Iowa, has eight beds. Many residents there need 24-hour supervision to ensure they do not harm themselves or others. Last month, the Iowa Department of…
Read MoreFederal Look-Back Triggers Increased Fines Against Davenport Nursing Home
The Ivy at Davenport is a nursing home in Scott County with a long history of troubles. Last May, the DIA investigated the facility for 17 backlogged complaints, many of which dated back to July 2022. Following their investigation, state inspectors substantiated 12 of the 17 complaints. They also determined…
Read MoreBreathing Tube Mistakes in Nursing Homes – Is It a Lawsuit?
Breathing tubes, when properly inserted and managed, may help to prolong the life of residents who struggle to breathe on their own due to various medical conditions. However, breathing tube mistakes can cause serious, even fatal harm. PKSD discusses breathing tubes below, including how they are used in nursing homes…
Read MoreWhy You May Have Leg Pain After a Milwaukee Car Accident
There are numerous reasons why you may feel pain in your legs after a car crash, from broken bones and ligament damage to blood clots. While some of these injuries just need time to heal, others could be life-threatening if you do not get immediate treatment. PKSD’s experienced Milwaukee-based auto…
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Cited for Neglect, Illicit Drug Use and Rodents
The Ivy at Davenport is a nursing home in eastern Iowa with a troubled history. This 75-bed facility regularly advertises itself as having “well-appointed, semi-private rooms” with gourmet meals, housekeeping, free cable and more. Yet the stack of complaints against the facility seems to tell a different story. Last April,…
Read MoreEastern Iowa County Leading the State With Most Home Health Violations
The Iowa County Public Health Department was reviewed by state inspectors last year, and the resulting findings put the agency in the spotlight, but not in a good way. After state inspectors concluded their review, the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) assessed the home health agency with 37 total…
Read MoreDetails of Horrific Care Conditions in Des Moines Nursing Home Emerge
A staff nurse employed by the Genesis Senior Living facility in Des Moines recently reported that residents there were in immediate danger. The staff nurse cited the horrific quality of care as a reason for her concern. She then went on to describe one of several incidents that occurred while…
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