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Nurse Charged with Punching 93-Year-Old Patient in the Face
The former employee of a Tuscaloosa, Ala. nursing home has been charged with punching a 93-year-old patient in the face in October 2014. Sadly, abuse stories such as this incident in Tuscaloosa are not uncommon. Whether a home does not conduct the proper criminal background checks, provide enough support to the…
Read MoreJudge Maggio Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribe in Nursing Home Lawsuit
Former Circuit Judge Mike Maggio pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe in exchange for reducing a verdict against a nursing home found liable for the 2008 death of a resident. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorneys Office in Little Rock, 53-year-old Maggio entered his plea in the…
Read MoreSteps in a Car Accident Lawsuit
You’re hit by a car while driving your child to school because another driver fell asleep at the wheel. Luckily, your child was not harmed but your neck and back are stiff. As the days and weeks pass, you are dealing with doctors appointments, filing claims through your insurance and…
Read MoreWisconsin Traffic Fatalities Reduced in 2014, Data Shows
The numbers are in for the state of Wisconsin, and it appears that the number of traffic accident fatalities in 2014 were less than those in previous years. Unfortunately for residents of Dodge County, however, the number of accidents resulting in death here took a sharp upturn. According to statistics…
Read MoreAmid Sex Abuse Allegations, Nurse Continues to Find Work in D.C., Maryland
Jared Kline, 37, was employed as a contract nurse at George Washington University Hospital in May 2013, when he was accused of fondling a patient. Within two days, hospital administrators and the San Diego company that placed him there suspended his contract. Kline was also questioned by detectives. Do you…
Read MoreChecking Up on Loved Ones in Nursing Homes over the Holidays
Maintaining a close relationship with a loved one who resides in a nursing home can be trying at times. Whether it is physical distance or health implications that prevent many visits, the holidays are an important time to plan a visit to see elderly loved ones. Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula &…
Read MoreTraveling for the Holidays? Prevent Road Rage!
Gathering with friends and family during the holidays may be one of the most joyful experiences we get all year. Its a great time to catch up and be near the ones you love, but there are a few drawbacks. Unfortunately, all that travel to get together coupled with more…
Read MoreSteps in a Nursing Home Abuse Case
At Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, we work hard to keep our clients informed of the processes we go through to fight for their rights. In cases where an elderly relative has been harmed or neglected, we feel that this is essential. In this post, we will discuss the way…
Read MoreWrongful Death Lawsuit May Alter Wisconsin Assisted Living Standards
In January of 2013 Delores Wiersum, a resident of the Wisconsin-based assisted living facility The Heritage, froze to death when she was locked out of her apartment. She wandered around the building shortly after midnight clothed only in her light pajamas. Wiersum’s family sued ThedaCare, the owner of The Heritage facility,…
Read MoreSEC Charges Former CEO and CFO of a Wisconsin Assisted Living Facility With Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Dec. 3 that it filed fraud charges against two former executives of a Wisconsin assisted living facility. Laurie Bebo and John Buono, the former CEO and CFO of Assisted Living Concepts Inc., respectively, are facing serious allegations that they intentionally violated…
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