Click To Call 24/7Wisconsin Accident Injury & News Blog
New Wisconsin Law Provides Immunity For Medical Negligence
Jeff Pitman, partner and attorney at PKSD Law firm spoke out on a new state law in a Fox 6 News interview this week. Wisconsin Act 185, which was originally intended and touted as the state’s COVID-19 bill, had overwhelming bipartisan support and was enacted into law earlier this month….
Read MoreSafeguarding Your Home From Hidden Dangers
Most Americans across the country are following recommendations to self-isolate at home during the continued spread of COVID-19. With children spending more time in the house and many parents trying to work remotely, it is worthwhile to take a deeper look at some of the hidden dangers around your home….
Read MoreSheboygan Nursing Home to Test All Residents and Staff for COVID-19
The Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin has 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of April 4, 2020, according to county officials. The first two cases were reported on March 31st and the total number of cases quickly increased to 10 within the week. The Division of…
Read MoreDementia Care Professionals Given Preventative Methods for COVID-19
As the country faces an unprecedented outbreak, individuals with underlying health conditions are not the only ones who have an increased risk for COVID-19. Those with intellectual disabilities and others with progressive diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, are also vulnerable to the deadly virus. Although dementia does not necessarily…
Read MoreNM Judge Bans Arbitration in Nursing Home Wrongful Death
New Mexico’s Supreme court denied a nursing home its bid to pursue arbitration in a wrongful death suit on Monday, April 6, 2020. The high court justices unanimously upheld a trial court’s previous decision to deny Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, LLC’s bid for arbitration. This ruling was based on the…
Read MoreNew Mexico Retirement Community Confirms Coronavirus Deaths
The state Department of Health confirmed a new outbreak of coronavirus as the cause of death for two residents at La Vida Llena, a New Mexico retirement community. Both men were of an advanced age, one in his 80s and the other in his 90s, and both also suffered from…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Continues to Spread in Wisconsin Nursing Homes
An Ozaukee County nursing home facility reported two more deaths from the coronavirus. Both the 87-year-old man and 82-year-old woman were hospice patients in the memory care unit at Village Pointe Commons’ long-term care facility in Grafton and were also among the first to test positive for the virus there….
Read MoreWisconsin’s Department of Revenue Warns of COVID-19 Related Scams
On March 31st, the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue (DOR) released a bulletin warning of scams related to COVID-19 and urging taxpayers to be mindful of not sharing personal information over the phone, through text, or via email. This includes some helpful information for Wisconsin residents waiting for stimulus…
Read MoreSome States May Deny Lifesaving Medical Care to Those With Intellectual Disabilities
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread throughout the country, many disability advocacy organizations are worried that those with intellectual disabilities may be denied lifesaving medical care. Certain disaster preparedness plans currently in effect in Washington and Alabama state that individuals with cognitive issues are considered a lower priority for…
Read MoreCan Nursing Homes be Liable for Virus Outbreaks?
Viral outbreaks and other medical diseases present a growing concern to everyone, but especially the most vulnerable in our population, such as residents in long term care. The elderly are often disproportionately impacted by pneumonia, flu and other diseases because of their age and, in many cases, chronic health conditions….
Read More
