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Nursing Home Liability for Failure to Follow Care Plans After a Fall
Falling is a leading concern for residents in long-term care. Many residents are frail for age-related reasons, making them more prone to having a fall. For others, however, the risk is greater because of an underlying medical condition that may make the consequences after a fall more dangerous. PKSD explains…
Read MoreHow is Fault Determined for a Blind Spot Crash?
Getting behind the wheel of any vehicle carries inherent risks. This is not surprising since driving involves heavy pieces of machinery traveling the same roads, often at high speed. Blind spots are just one of the ever-present hazards. Many drivers may take care to use their mirrors before turning or…
Read MoreWho is Responsible for a Milwaukee Accident Caused by Obstructing Traffic?
Roadways are intended for the movement of vehicles. However, when a driver breaks down, travels below the posted speed limit, or causes a crash that blocks the roadway, this can obstruct traffic and create another accident. Roadways should be cleared safely and as quickly as possible to avoid a potentially…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: What Tort Reform is Doing to Our Constitutional Liberties
Millions of dollars are currently being poured into new tort reform laws across the country. The financing for these proposed legal changes is being provided by wealthy industry giants. If they succeed, how do these proposed changes affect the American public? Do you know what tort reform is doing to…
Read MoreDo Car Safety Systems Cause More Distracted Driving?
Newer cars today include more high-tech systems, such as lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control assistance. However, do these systems always work as intended? Could car safety systems cause more distracted driving and maybe even increase the risk of a crash? Read on to learn more about car safety systems today,…
Read MoreFake Diagnoses Hiding Increased Nursing Home Abuse of Antipsychotic Drugs
Long-term care facilities have long been criticized for the overuse of antipsychotic drugs on residents in their care. Not only do these drugs pose an extreme health risk for the elderly, but they are also widely abused in nursing homes as a way to manage difficult patients. PKSD shares a…
Read MoreWhy COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Were Significantly Underreported
Early in the pandemic, it was clear that the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths occurred in long-term care facilities around the country. The statistics, as shared by the federal National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), are grim enough, however, they are also significantly underreported. Nursing homes and other long-term…
Read MoreCan I Seek Compensation After a Single-Car Crash?
When two or more vehicles are involved in a crash, the at-fault party’s insurer is typically responsible for the damages. If you get hurt in a single-car crash, however, you may wonder if or how you can recover compensation. What legal options do injured victims have in this situation? At…
Read MoreDo Wisconsin Personal Injury Claims Include Future Medical Expenses?
People who get injured in an accident may often face a long recovery and a lot of medical care. Those with more severe injuries may also need additional surgery, physical therapy and other care, for months or even years into the future. When seeking compensation in an injury claim, past…
Read MorePKSD Attorney Jeff Pitman Recovers $4.6 Million Settlement in Pressure Sore Case
PKSD is pleased to announce a $4.6 million settlement recovered in a pressure sore case. The settlement was negotiated by Attorney Jeff Pitman. Pressure sores can develop in many places on the body, but most commonly occur on the backs of a patient’s arms, legs, shoulder blades, hips and tailbone. These…
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