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…
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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…
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…