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Study Shows Teenage Drivers with ADHD May Have Higher Risk of Car Crashes
Teenage drivers who have symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may have a higher risk of getting into car accidents, according to a recently-released study from the University of Pennsylvania. Researchers found teenage drivers who reported struggles with hyperactivity, impulse control and paying attention were more likely to speed and engage…
Read MoreHow You Can Help Your Personal Injury Claim
If you were hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, or other accident that you think was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim to try to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At PKSD,…
Read MoreBrain Injuries in Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents are already in declining health, which is why brain injuries can be particularly debilitating. Severe brain injuries can cause blood clots and potentially fatal complications. These injuries could also increase the risk of developing dementia. If your loved one sustained a brain injury in a nursing home,…
Read MoreStates, Counties and Cities are Suing Big Pharma Over America’s Opioid Crisis
In this month’s edition of the PKSD Newsletter, You Should Know, we cover the opioid epidemic and the lawsuits being filed by state, county and city governments to try to hold drug companies accountable. This month’s newsletter also explains what you can do to fight the opioid epidemic and avoid…
Read MoreCritics Say Long-Term Care Ombudsman Not Advocating for Nursing Home Residents
Iowa’s long-term care ombudsman is being criticized for not doing enough to advocate for the well-being of the state’s 543,000 nursing home residents. For example, the ombudsman has not lobbied lawmakers about any bills for nursing home residents and does not plan to introduce new legislation. She also does not…
Read MoreCommon Reasons for Wintertime Car Crashes and How to Prevent Them
Milwaukee roadways are much more dangerous in the wintertime because of lower temperatures and the rain, ice and snow that come with those lower temperatures during winter. You can help protect yourself by knowing the common causes of winter car accidents and steps you can take to reduce your risk…
Read MoreOhio Nursing Home Has 4 Times as Many Health Citations as State Average
Eaglewood Care Center, a nursing home in Springfield, Ohio, has been cited 31 times for health violations, which is four times the state average of 6.2. The 31 citations include a citation for failing to respond to a patient who was suffering respiratory distress and ended up dying in April…
Read MorePolice Arrest Four Nursing Home Employees in Georgia and Wisconsin
Last week, three nursing home staff members in Georgia and one in Wisconsin were arrested and charged with a variety of crimes, including murder and fraud to obtain a controlled substance. The three nurses in Georgia were charged in connection with the 2014 death of a resident of the Northeast…
Read MoreMan Killed After Wandering from an Assisted Living Group Home
A 65-year-old man was fatally struck by a motor vehicle after wandering from a Milwaukee assisted living group home. The victim was struck outside of Agape Supportive Living Services shortly before 6 a.m. on Feb. 15 at N. 68th St. and W. Capitol Drive. The victim had lived at the…
Read MoreEmployee Discusses Poor Care at Shutdown Nursing Homes
In a recent local news interview, an anonymous employee discussed the conditions at two assisted living facilities that were shut down by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment last week. These facilities did not meet medical and safety standards during the process of applying for a license. The…
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