Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities are supposed to care for elderly adults who cannot care for themselves. Unfortunately, too many of these facilities provide the opposite of a safe and caring environment; instead, they neglect and abuse residents. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services Annual Elder Abuse and Neglect Report…
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What To Do After a Madison Truck Accident
Motor vehicle accidents involving trucks are unfortunately common in Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were 5,921 crashes involving large trucks in the state in 2020 alone. Getting into a wreck with a semi-truck or tractor-trailer can have devastating consequences that affect your life long after the…
How to Find the Right Attorney for Your Injury Case
If you or a family member has gotten injured at work, during a car accident, or in a nursing home, getting fair compensation from your employer or insurance company may be a challenge. You may consider pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. But Wisconsin is home to many personal injury lawyers,…
Food Donations Wanted!
Your Donation Makes A Difference Boller & Vaughan will match community contributions to help local families in need. For more than 30 years, The Goodman Community Center has hosted the Thanksgiving Basket Drive to support local families in need during the holidays. This year, they plan to serve more than…
Finding a Safe and Reputable Nursing Home
Although it is often a hard decision, sometimes the best thing to do for yourself and your family is to find a nursing home or assisted living facility for your loved one. If you have a parent or family member who is unable to live on their own or with…
Teen Driver Habits: Research From the CDC
According to the Centers for Disease Control, motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of death for U.S. teens. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) indicates that teen drivers are nearly three times as likely to be in a fatal crash as drivers who are over 19 years…
How Your Life Changes After Mobility Loss
Mobility loss is more common than many people think. According to the CDC, 18.6 percent of adults have difficulty walking or climbing stairs. Many things can affect an individual’s mobility, but injuries from falls, motor vehicle accidents, or caregiver neglect are some of the most common causes. Losing the ability…
Who’s Liable After a Wisconsin Bus Accident?
Motor vehicle crashes can be catastrophic, especially when they involve large vehicles such as buses. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were over 10,000 buses involved in crashes across the United States in 2020. Because buses are so large, they often cause severe injuries and property…
Biggest Causes of Distracted Driving
Even though Wisconsin and many other states in the U.S. have laws in place to prevent distracted driving, it is still a problem. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports a distracted driving crash happens somewhere in Wisconsin every 22 minutes. It’s a nationwide issue, as well. In 2019, there were…
What To Do If You’re Hit By A Distracted Driver
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…