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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Preventing Nursing Home Abuse
Each year, June 15 is set aside as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This important day brings awareness and education to an important problem in today’s world. According to the National Council on Aging, one in 10 seniors in America have experienced some form of elder abuse. However, it is…
Read MoreNew Proposal Lifts Ban on Forced Arbitration in Nursing Homes
Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed reversing a controversial ruling that prohibited the use of forced arbitration in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The ruling, set to go into effect in November 2016, banned facilities from entering into pre-dispute arbitration agreements with residents…
Read MoreDamages Awarded in Wisconsin Personal Injury Cases
When you are injured because of another’s negligence, you can seek compensation from the at-fault party by filing a personal injury claim. Personal injury encompasses several categories of negligence claims. Each state imposes its own statutes and limitations on various personal injury claims and the damages a victim can be…
Read MoreDehydration in Nursing Homes: A Sign of Neglect
Nursing homes are obligated to provide residents with adequate care that ensures residents’ needs are met. This includes ensuring that residents are well hydrated and nourished. The Milwaukee nursing home abuse attorneys at PKSD are experienced in handling cases of elder dehydration and can help you proceed with any legal…
Read MoreWisconsin’s Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims
The statute of limitations is a time limit used by state and federal courts that dictates the amount of time you have to file a civil claim to recover damages. Each state imposes its own statute of limitations for civil action that you must follow for a court to consider…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Brain Injury Lawsuits
A brain injury can cause a once fully-abled person to become extremely limited in his or her physical and cognitive abilities. Victims who have suffered a brain injury may become completely dependent on caregiver assistance and undergo a dramatic personality change that alters their identity. This list is a compilation…
Read MoreNursing Home Residents and Bed Sores
Bed sores, or pressure sores, are painful pressure ulcers that occur after prolonged periods of inactivity and are often a sign of neglect. Unfortunately, bed sores occur regularly among nursing home residents who are neglected by inattentive staff members. Although bed sores may start as a minor rash, failing to…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Wrongful Death Claims
A wrongful death claim is a civil action the deceased’s immediate loved ones or relatives can take when his or her death was caused by another’s negligent or intentional actions. Below, you will find answers to questions our attorneys are frequently asked regarding wrongful death claims in Wisconsin. If you…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Pedestrians Pay the Price of Distracted Driving
In this month’s issue of the PKSD newsletter, our personal injury lawyers discuss the dangers pedestrians face from distracted drivers. The number of fatal pedestrian-related auto accidents has increased significantly in recent years. Between 2014 and 2015, pedestrian deaths increased by 10 percent and the number of bicyclists killed by…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions for Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence, you may need the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer will provide you valuable legal guidance that will protect the validity of your claim against an insurance company, while possibly maximizing its value….
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