Distracted driving is dangerous behavior and can even be fatal. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that over 3,000 people were killed by distracted driving. Many states like Wisconsin have passed laws to ban or prevent distracted driving behaviors, like texting, making a call, or even…
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Common Questions About Spinal Cord Injuries
As of 2019, the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCSC) estimates that the number of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States is around 291,000, but it may be as high as 363,000 people affected. In this blog, the Boller & Vaughan team answers your frequently…
What Are the Right-of-Way Laws in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin, like every other state, has right-of-way laws that govern how motor vehicles move through intersections. These laws, also called the “rules of the road,” help traffic move safely and prevent accidents. Right-of-way laws in Wisconsin outline how to approach intersections, turns, stops, pedestrians, and other proper highway etiquette. If…
What is Uninsured Motorists’ Coverage and Underinsured Motorists’ Coverage?
Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UI/UIM) coverage is a standard part of your car insurance policy that is required by Wisconsin law. However, there are differences between the two coverages. It can be tricky to understand which coverage applies to whom or what circumstances in an accident. In this blog, the Boller &…
Common Indicators of Nursing Home Neglect
With over 300 nursing homes and 4,000 assisted living facilities in the state of Wisconsin, there are plenty of facilities to choose from for your loved one. Unfortunately, there were also more than 7,300 reports of neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation in the state in 2017. Because of COVID-19 health…
What If I Suspect a Loved One Is a Victim of Elder Abuse?
When you choose a nursing home or community-based residential facility (CBRF) to care for an aging parent or family member, you expect they’ll be safe and happy there. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and elder abuse in other care facilities occur nationwide. There were more than 7,300 reports of elder abuse,…
Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities & COVID-19
With more than 300 nursing homes and 4,000 assisted living facilities throughout Wisconsin, our community must take action to protect the elderly amid the COVID-19 crisis. Specifically, it’s critical these facilities follow new guidelines and procedures recommended by health organizations and officials to protect residents from COVID-19. Be an advocate…
6 More Nursing Home Abuse Horror Stories
A few years ago, we talked about some of the more horrific cases of nursing home neglect and abuse around Wisconsin. Despite tougher federal regulations, the abuse and neglect of elderly patients remains a problem in Wisconsin’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Below, we share some of the most…
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
The sudden death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event. However, if their death was caused by another person’s negligent or irresponsible actions, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation. Filing a wrongful death claim is probably the farthest thing from your mind,…
Common Questions About Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury cases are extremely common but can be difficult to understand. The Madison injury attorneys at Boller & Vaughan handle hundreds of personal injury cases each year from victims all across Wisconsin. To help those in our communities, we’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions…