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What Questions Should I Ask When Hiring a Wrongful Death Attorney?

When you meet with an attorney for any reason, you should ask questions that will help you determine if the attorney is right for you and able to meet your needs. Wrongful death claims can […]

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Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking, and Advance Directives

A recent Kaiser Health News article tells the story of a woman with Alzheimer’s disease whom her husband claims was being spoon-fed against her written wishes. According to the article, the woman had drafted advance […]

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Steps to Avoiding Dog Bites

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that there are 4.5 million dog bites each year, and one out of every five bites becomes infected. Many Americans have family dogs, which makes totally avoiding dogs […]

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The Future of Caregiving

Merrill Lynch and Age Wave recently collaborated on a research study about non-professional or informal caregivers for elderly individuals. These caregivers include family members, friends, and self-employed caregivers who offer their services on a full […]

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Strategies to Reduce Nursing Home Care Needs Following Hospitalization

Back in October, the AARP Public Policy Institute published an article that highlighted different states’ strategies in terms of reducing the risk of long-term nursing home care following a period of hospitalization. According to the […]

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Lawmakers Seek CMS Revision of Long-Term Care Requirements

With “Phase 2” of the new requirements of participation for long-term care providers set to go into effect on November 28th, 120 members of Congress have submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & […]

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Injuries from Rear-End Car Accidents

Rear-end car accidents are some of the most frequent types of car accidents that occur on Wisconsin roadways and on roads nationwide. Injuries resulting from rear-end collisions cost millions per year in medical expenses, rehabilitation […]

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How Does It Work if I’m in an Accident Driving a Leased Vehicle?

Most people are guilty of failing to read the fine print of the contract that they sign when renting a vehicle. If you are driving a leased vehicle and become involved in an accident, however, […]

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High-Cost Frail Adults Comprise 44% of Preventable Medicare Spending

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that although medically frail elderly persons comprise only four percent of the Medicare population, they account for 44% of Medicare spending. Researchers from the […]

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Do I Have Recourse if an Uninsured Driver Hits Me and Causes Injuries?

Following a motor vehicle accident in which you suffer injuries, you may be surprised to find out that the driver who caused the accident doesn’t have insurance. Some statistics indicate that up to 10% of […]

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