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Child Death Rates in Car Accidents Vary Widely From State to State

According to a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the rates of fatal car accidents involving children varies widely from one state to the next, primarily due to differences in child restraint […]

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NHTSA Requires ‘Quiet Car’ Safety Standards to Protect Pedestrians

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the implementation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 141. This rule provides that all newly manufactured hybrid and electric light-duty vehicles, […]

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Four People Killed in Wrong-Way I-94 Crash

Madison residents all have probably heard about the tragic I-94 wrong way crash that occurred nearby in recent months that resulted in the death of four individuals. When a 32-year-old Waunakee man was driving his […]

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Safe Winter Driving Tips

As winter is definitely upon us, we all should take the time to review safe winter driving tips from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). As the WisDOT “Zero in Wisconsin” initiative reminds us, driving […]

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Fighting Elder Financial Abuse, Protecting Retirement Savings

A recent Huffington Post article details the plight of Americans over the age of 50, many of whom have been the victims of financial exploitation at one point or another. Even the late Mickey Rooney […]

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Rule Barring Pre-Arbitration Clauses in Nursing Home Contracts Put on Hold

We previously reported on the new rule that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) was poised to implement regarding a common clause in nursing home contracts that makes lawsuits against nursing homes more […]

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One in Three Residents Abused at Nursing Homes

ABC News reported on the results of a study by members of the Special Investigations Division of the House Government Reform Committee concerning nursing home abuse that was published earlier this year. This study found […]

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Substance Abuse in Nursing Home Residents

With the prevalence of substance abuse increasing across almost all demographics, it is no surprise that the issue of substance abuse has arisen with respect to nursing home residents. While it may seem far-fetched to […]

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Coumadin Errors in Nursing Homes

Coumadin, and its generic counterpart, warfarin, are common medications taken by older individuals, particularly if they are receiving long-term care. As many as one out of every six nursing home residents take Coumadin or warfarin, […]

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Lawsuits Against CBRFs Based on Negligence

Community-based residential facilities (CBRFs) provide a residence for many individuals who do not need nursing care above an intermediate level, and who need only three hours per week of nursing care. By residing in a […]

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