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PKSD Newsletter: Tips for Reviewing Your Auto Coverage
Insurance protection is only as good as the policy you purchased. Even when you think your insurance limits are enough; regular check-ups are a good idea. A lot can happen in a year, so it never hurts to make sure that your needs have not changed and you still have…
Read MoreDriver Liability for Accidents Involving Black Ice
Winter Wisconsin weather, such as snow, ice, and freezing rain creates dangerous driving conditions for everyone sharing the road. Even experienced drivers can lose control of their vehicle and hit another car or fixed object, resulting in serious injuries. That is why it is important to be vigilant when driving,…
Read MoreDo Nursing Homes Have a Right to Residents’ Stimulus Checks?
As far back as May 2020, both the IRS and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received reports from multiple states that some nursing homes were attempting to get their hands on residents’ stimulus checks. Is this legal? Are these payments considered taxable income? Are low-income Medicaid residents required to hand…
Read MoreCan I Share Liability if Someone Ran a Red Light and Hit My Car?
Serious accidents are often caused by negligent drivers who run a red light and collide with another vehicle, cyclist or pedestrian. If you are struck by a driver in this situation, can you be held partially liable for the damages? PKSD discusses Wisconsin’s laws at traffic signals, who may be…
Read MoreAre Nursing Home Violations Being Ignored Amid the Pandemic?
Nursing homes have long been under the microscope for issues with understaffing, negligence, and other violations – even before the U.S. saw its first case of COVID-19. However, it is concerning that in the months since the pandemic hit, nursing home inspections seem to have been relaxed, rather than stepped…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: More Deadly Accidents in 2020, Despite Less Traffic
For months during the 2020 pandemic, there was 16 percent less traffic on our roads and highways. Yet despite that fact, early reports show that the number of deadly accidents actually increased. In this month’s PKSD newsletter, we discuss these alarming statistics, why there have been more accidents and what…
Read MoreUnderstanding Nursing Home Immunity Laws Amid COVID-19
Wisconsin, like many other states across the country, enacted limited immunity laws early on in the pandemic to help protect frontline workers and providers in the healthcare industry from civil liability. These dedicated medical professionals continue to risk their lives every day to provide care for people infected with the…
Read MoreCan a Preexisting Condition Hurt My Personal Injury Claim?
Whether a preexisting condition will hurt your personal injury claim or not largely depends on how it is handled. Should you try to keep your prior injuries under wrap? Should you simply downplay them? Should you even tell your attorney about them? These are all valid questions that PKSD answers,…
Read MoreTwo-Week COVID-19 Vaccine Delay for Most Wisconsin Nursing Homes
Wisconsin state officials are hoping that the majority of nursing home residents will be vaccinated for COVID-19 by the end of January 2021. However, while many of the state’s hospitals will begin receiving these vaccinations on Monday, there could be at least a two-week delay for most Wisconsin nursing homes….
Read MoreNursing Home Care Plans and Why They Matter to a Legal Claim
Nursing home care plans play a major role in helping to ensure the overall well-being of a resident. What can you do when a facility fails in this duty and that neglect causes a loved one to suffer an injury, medical illness or even death? Learn more about nursing home…
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