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Latest Estimates Reveal Increase in 2015 Traffic Fatalities
According to the U.S. Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), early estimates of traffic fatalities during 2015 show a 9.3 percent spike over the previous year. More than 26,000 traffic fatalities occurred during the first nine months of 2015 compared with 23,796 deaths in the first nine…
Read MoreUnderstaffing in Wisconsin Nursing Homes
Understaffing is often a problem in nursing homes. When there are not enough staff on hand, workers are often overworked and unable to devote enough care and attention to each patient, allowing opportunity for injuries and illness to develop. If you have noticed a decrease in the level of your…
Read MoreMA Health Department to Investigate Boston Nursing Home
Massachusetts health officials have launched an investigation into Woodbriar Health Center in Boston after a recent scabies infestation led to more than three dozen patients being treated for the condition. Scabies is a microscopic mite that burrows into the top lawyer of skin in order to lay eggs, causing an…
Read MoreNissan Altimas Recalled a Third Time
Following record U.S. automobile recalls in 2015, Nissan has announced the recall of approximately 930,000 Altimas across the globe. This latest Nissan recall marks the third instance where Altima model vehicles have been recalled by the manufacturer to correct defects. Nissan has recalled the midsize Altima cars due to a…
Read MorePartner Jeffrey Pitman Continues Achieving Five-Star Reviews on Avvo
Partner Jeffrey Pitman has obtained his 14th five-star client review on lawyer review website, Avvo.com. The latest review was posted on Feb. 1. The reviewer notes that she worked with Pitman for over two years after the death of her mother due to assisted living negligence. She goes on to…
Read MoreGovernment Watchdog Reports Gaps in FDA Drug Safety Oversight
A new report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals disturbing gaps in the the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) tracking of drug safety issues, putting patients across the nation at risk. The January 2016 report details numerous flaws in the system used by the FDA to track safety…
Read MoreWrongful Death Cases in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are a place where we expect our loved ones will be cared for by professionals. Unfortunately, all too often poor care in nursing homes can lead to premature death in the elderly. If you believe nursing home negligence may have played a role in the death of your loved one,…
Read MoreVehicle Maintenance Tips for Preventing Car Accidents
Year-round vehicle maintenance is one way to prevent car accidents in Wisconsin. Hot summers and cold winters can damage vehicles; below are four vehicle maintenance tips that can help you stay safer on the local roads and highways. Look at the tire tread – Tire tread refers to the rubber…
Read MoreWisconsin Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Drunk Driving
The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill last week to impose tougher penalties for repeated drunk driving offenses. The measure passed the state senate without opposition on Jan. 20, 2016. Currently, a fourth DUI offense is only considered a felony if it happens within five years of a third offense. This…
Read More98-Year-Old Woman Dies After Walking Out of Assisted Living Home
A 98-year-old resident of Meadow Lake Senior Living Center in Rochester Minn., died after wandering out of the facility in the freezing cold during the middle of the night. If you suspect your loved one is being abused or neglect, contact our nursing home abuse lawyers right away for a free consultation…
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