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Elder Financial Abuse
Though data is scarce on elder financial abuse, a conservative estimate from the 2010 Investor Protection Trust Elder Fraud Survey states that approximately 20 percent of Americans over 65 have been victims of financial fraud. Often, family members are the perpetrators of abuse. Others like paid caregivers, scam artists and Internet…
Read MorePKSD Lawyers Selected for 2015 Super Lawyers List and Named as Rising Stars
The law firm of Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C. is proud to announce that three attorneys at the firm have been selected for inclusion to the 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list. Jeffrey Pitman, Howard Sicula and Angela Dentice have all been selected to the Wisconsin Super Lawyers list in…
Read MoreDrowsy Driving: What You Need to Know
Drowsy driving causes about 100,000 auto accidents every year. Fifty-five percent of those accidents are caused by drivers ages 25 and younger. This Drowsy Driving Prevention Week recognized Nov. 1-8 take the time to educate young drivers (and refresh yourself) about the warning signs and dangers of driving while fatigued….
Read MoreNew York Times Investigation Reveals the Bias in Arbitration
A New York Times investigation revealed that through the increasing use of arbitration clauses by companies across the country, millions of people have been forced to sign away their right to sue a company in court. In the study, the Times analyzed the records of more than 25,000 arbitrators between…
Read MoreVoice Activated Systems Distract Drivers, Too
When thinking about distracted driving, many of us dont consider that our vehicles could be one of the distractions putting us in danger. Meant to offer convenience and improve safety, new studies show that voice activated car systems are actually causing distraction. Distraction Even After Interaction After interacting with voice…
Read MoreTakata Airbag Recall May Expand
Responsible for eight deaths and 98 injuries so far, the Takata airbag recall, already the nations most extensive vehicle recall in history, may be expanding to include General Motors and Volkswagen vehicle models in addition to previously recalled vehicles. Faulty inflators in Takata airbags have caused violent ruptures, firing shrapnel…
Read MorePKSD Partners with the Hunger Task Force for Food Drive
We are excited to announce that the team at Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C. has partnered with the Hunger Task Force on a three-week long food drive. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, the team at PKSD will be collecting food and monetary donations for the Hunger Task Force,…
Read MoreHalloween Safety
Halloween is an event that children and some adults look forward to all year. With many neighborhoods and community organizations hosting trick or treating and other festive events everyone is urged to enjoy the holiday in a fun and safe way. In the excitement of the event, many often forget…
Read MoreThree in Four Antibiotics Prescriptions in Nursing Homes are Incorrect
Antibiotics are some of the most frequently prescribed medications in nursing homes. This practice is drawing increased scrutiny from health officials who are worried about the jump in sometimes deadly drug resistant infections due to overuse and improper dispensing of high risk medications to the elderly. Close to 70 percent…
Read MoreMilwaukee Intersections with the Most Auto Accidents
About 30 auto accidents happen every day in Milwaukee, the majority of which take place at some of the most dangerous intersections in the state. According to the latest data from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Department of Public Works Traffic Section accident report, 11,036 vehicle collisions happened in…
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