Social media can offer many benefits: keeping in touch with family and friends, learning new things, and discussing interesting topics. For most people, reading and posting on social media is a typical part of daily life. Unfortunately, social media can also have some disadvantages, especially if you’re pursuing compensation via…
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By the Numbers: Elder Abuse in Wisconsin – 2021
Elder abuse is a problem in Wisconsin and throughout the U.S. Many vulnerable individuals face exploitation from family members, caregivers, nursing home staff, and others in their community. Despite awareness campaigns and legal changes designed to make reporting suspected abuse and neglect easier, elder abuse is still a significant problem.…
Evaluating Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
Are you evaluating nursing homes and assisted living facilities on behalf of a loved one who can no longer reside at home? If so, you’re not alone. The population of older Americans is growing rapidly; in 2019, 16.5 percent of Americans were over 64 years old, and trends indicate that…
Increased Trucking Accidents? Wisconsin Trucking Statistics Revealed
Trucking accidents are a national problem, and they are also common in Madison and throughout Wisconsin. In spite of strict regulations and a growing awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, data shows that trucking accidents aren’t becoming less frequent. Unfortunately, when these crashes involve other vehicles and/or pedestrians, injuries…
Nursing Home Abuse: A Public Health Crisis
Elder abuse is all too common in nursing homes and care facilities in Wisconsin and throughout the country. Unfortunately, this issue can be easy to ignore if it doesn’t immediately affect you or someone you love. But we can’t afford to ignore the problem any longer; elder abuse isn’t just…
How Common Is Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes and Other Care Facilities?
A large percentage of the U.S. is aging; statistics show that in 2019, 16.5 percent of Americans were 65 years old or older. If current trends continue, it’s expected that 22 percent of the population will be 65 or older by 2050. Many elderly people are unable to care for…
Several Wisconsin Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Pandemic Dangers
COVID-19 has affected countless Wisconsin residents’ lives, but our nursing home population has been one of the groups that was hit hardest. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, as of early January 2022, the number of Wisconsin nursing home residents with confirmed COVID-19 cases…
Nursing Home Abuse Horror Stories
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…
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,…