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Firm Partners Recognized as Wisconsin Super Lawyers
We are proud to announce that firm partners Jeffrey Pitman, Howard Sicula and Angela Dentice were selected as 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Pitman was also selected to the Top 50: Wisconsin Super Lawyers list. Each partner has been selected for inclusion in this prestigious list for several consecutive years. Dentice…
Read MoreWhat Is a Special Focus Facility?
Nursing home facilities are regularly evaluated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). When facilities perform poorly, they are closely watched by CMS. Those facilities that receive the worst evaluations and provide the poorest care to their residents are considered Special Focus Facilities. These facilities receive special attention…
Read MoreInternal Injuries That Often Occur in Auto Accidents
An internal injury is one of the most dangerous types of car accident injuries. If these injuries are not treated immediately, they can cause serious complications or death. If you suffered an internal injury from a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for…
Read MoreInvestigation Reveals Many Calls for Help from In-Home Hospice Care Patients are Mishandled
Reporters from Kaiser Health News recently conducted an investigation of in-home hospice care and discovered more than 700 complaints about the way hospice agencies handled calls for help from patients or their loved ones. Reporters found that many requests from patients and their loved ones were ignored or mishandled, with…
Read MorePunitive Damages in Wisconsin Personal Injury Cases
Most forms of compensation in a personal injury lawsuit are intended to compensate you for damages you suffered because of your injuries, such as medical expenses and lost income. However, you may also be entitled to punitive damages. These damages are not meant to compensate you but punish the at-fault…
Read More10 Steps You Should Take After a Truck Accident
Commercial truck accidents involving passenger vehicles often cause severe injuries simply because trucks are so much larger than these vehicles. When these crashes happen, victims are often unsure about what to do next. They may wonder if they should they go to the hospital, call the police or grab their…
Read MoreCan I Sue if my Child was Injured in a School Bus Accident?
If your child was injured in a school bus accident, you might be wondering if you can file a lawsuit against the school, the driver of the bus or another party that could be liable for the crash. This is one of the reasons you should strongly consider meeting with…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Tips on Avoiding Common Household Dangers
In the October issue of PKSD’s newsletter, You Should Know, our attorneys explain the importance of doing a Fall safety check to help avoid three of the most common household dangers: fires, falls and firearms. These dangers often cause unintentional injuries that lead to tens of thousands of deaths each…
Read MoreHow to Pursue Compensation After a Hit-and-Run Accident
Even though fleeing the scene of an accident is illegal in Wisconsin and every other state in the nation, drivers across the country continue to do it. These incidents are commonly known as hit-and-run accidents, and if you are involved in one it is critical to know the steps to…
Read MoreWhen is a Nursing Home Liable for a Resident’s Fall?
Approximately 1,800 nursing home residents die from falls every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While some falls are unavoidable, others are caused by negligence and could have been prevented. The nursing home fall injuries lawyers of PKSD provide representation for families pursuing legal claims for…
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