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Guide to Car Accident Head Injuries
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in the nation. In 2013 alone, 383,293 people sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car crash, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These injuries are notoriously underreported so the actual number of head…
Read MoreGuide to Nursing Home Choking Accidents
Nursing home residents often have trouble chewing and swallowing their food, which can lead to choking. This can cause a loss of oxygen to the brain that can lead to serious brain damage and possibly death. This is why it is so important for nursing homes to enforce dietary restrictions…
Read MoreRegulators Recall 465,000 Pacemakers After Finding Security Issues
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently decided to recall 465,000 pacemakers due to security issues. Regulators feared that certain vulnerabilities with these devices would allow hackers to access and reprogram them, possibly putting patients’ lives at risk. Devices in the Recall The recall includes several devices from Abbot,…
Read MoreWhat is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in Wisconsin?
The statute of limitations is the time limit in which a lawsuit must be filed. If this time limit expires, you will lose your right to bring a case against the at-fault party and recover compensation for your pain and suffering. Our Milwaukee personal injury lawyers can advise you of…
Read MoreFederal Investigation Reveals Nursing Home Abuse is Often Not Reported to Police
More than one-fourth of serious cases of nursing home abuse are not reported to police, despite federal and state laws requiring these cases be immediately turned over to law enforcement. The disturbing revelation was reported in an alert released Monday by the Office of the Inspector General in the Department…
Read MoreMassive Budget Cuts Prevent Iowa Ombudsmen from Visiting Nursing Homes
In response to massive budget cuts to Iowa’s Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, the state agency has eliminated nearly all staff visits to nursing homes and assisted care facilities. The most recent session of the Iowa Legislature resulted in lawmakers cutting $500,000 from the Office of the State…
Read MoreSuffering PTSD After a Car Accident
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a lingering anxiety disorder that often follows a traumatic event in which the victim was at risk of acquiring a serious injury, dying or was physically threatened. When a victim survives a single-incident traumatic event, like a car accident, the victim may suffer from psychological…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: 2017 Justice Served Awards
Every year, the You Should Know publication provided by Voice2News and made possible by PKSD, recognizes those who have stepped up to make America a safer, more just nation. Known as the 2017 Justice Served Awards, we take time in this issue to recognize those who have gone above and…
Read MoreTips for Preventing and Avoiding Dog Bites
Most people view dogs as loyal and trusting animals, which makes it all the more devastating when one attacks and causes serious injury. You should always be cautious when you encounter a dog, regardless of if you are familiar with the animal. In order to help prevent a dog bite,…
Read MoreReversing Forced Arbitration Ban Will Continue Nursing Homes’ Lack of Legal Accountability
In June 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) declared its intention to reverse its previous ruling banning the use of forced arbitration in nursing homes. The ban was announced in September 2016 and originally set to go into effect on Nov. 28, 2016. However, the effective date…
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