Wisconsin Accident Injury & News Blog
What is a Fair Settlement in a Car Accident Claim?
The first offer the insurance company may offer you after being injured may initially sound like a lot of money, especially if you are recovering and unable to work. However, the insurance company is not considering all the expenses you will have to pay out of your own pocket later…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Be on the Lookout for Bogus Promises of COVID-19 Cures
Everyone is growing weary with COVID-19, especially amid the increase in new breakouts of the virus around the country. The ongoing pandemic has also led many to fall victim to fake claims and false hopes about supplements and other products promising to protect you from the virus or cure it….
Read MoreIs Your Loved One Being Neglected Amid Latest COVID-19 Spike in Wisconsin Nursing Homes?
Many people may have concerns about issues, such as neglect, that their loved one’s may face in a nursing home. Facilities that were struggling before the pandemic may find it even harder to maintain staffing levels or adhere to best hiring practices amid the new COVID-19 outbreaks. If your loved…
Read MoreMan With Developmental Disability Needs Caregiver; Mom is Told to Get Diapers Instead
Drew Bolender is a 41-year-old male in Arizona with developmental disabilities. Born with hydrocephalus and brain damage, he has already surpassed the typical life expectancy for someone with his condition. Although he enjoys some normal hobbies, including video games, listening to the band Green Day and weightlifting, his physical limitations…
Read MoreCan Insurance Tracking Data Hurt Your Car Crash Claim?
Are you enrolled in your insurance company’s good driver discount program? If so, are you aware that your driving data is being tracked? PKSD discusses what data your insurance company may be tracking and how that data is commonly used. More importantly, if you are involved in an accident, we…
Read MoreKey Issues Impacting Nursing Home Residents Due to the Ongoing Pandemic
Nursing home residents have been hardest hit by the coronavirus. As the year begins to wind down, it is important to look at some of the key issues that continue to plague these vulnerable patients. If your loved one has been injured or negatively affected by the pandemic due to another’s…
Read MorePaying for Medical Costs After a Wisconsin Car Crash
What happens if you are involved in a car crash in Wisconsin that was caused by a negligent or reckless driver? Who will cover your medical costs while you pursue compensation for your injuries and other losses? The attorneys at PKSD law discuss some of your options for covering your…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Is There Justice for Victims of Climate Change?
Across the U.S., Americans are experiencing devastating losses caused by numerous weather and other environmental disasters, causing property damage, personal injuries and loss of life. From wildfires in the Midwest that are destroying millions of acres of land and engulfing thousands of residential homes, to flooding caused by hurricanes and…
Read MoreCan Nursing Homes be Liable for a Wheelchair Injury?
Many nursing home residents are either confined to a wheelchair or need to use one almost all the time. By using a wheelchair, these residents should be able to avoid falling and the severe, potentially life-threatening injuries that may result from falling. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed, which means…
Read MoreResidents’ Rights Month Emphasizes Importance of Residents Connecting with Their Loved Ones
October has been designated Residents’ Rights Month by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care. This annual event recognizes all residents in long-term care facilities and celebrates awareness of dignity, respect and the value of each individual resident. Long-term care residents have certain rights under the Nursing Home Reform…
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