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How Does Wisconsin Regulate Nursing Homes?

The state of Wisconsin has many laws and regulations in place that govern the operation of nursing homes. Under Wisconsin law, a nursing home is any place where five or more persons reside, who are […]

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Study Shows Wisconsin is 4th Most Dangerous State for Drunk Driving

A new report is showing that Wisconsin is the 4th most dangerous state in the nation for drunk driving. Based on data from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal […]

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Allegations of Abuse and Death at Major Nursing Home Chain

CBS Los Angeles is reporting allegations of abuse and wrongful deaths in at least one facility owned by the largest nursing home chain in the state of California. Schlomo Rechnitz, a well-known philanthropist and Los […]

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Tips for Family Members to Protect Their Loved Ones in Long-Term Care

When you place a loved one in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, you assume that facility and medical staff will adequately and properly care for him or her. However, with stories of […]

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Too Many Long-Term Care Dementia Patients Overprescribed Drugs

According to a recent article published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, too many seniors living in long-term care facilities who suffer from dementia are being prescribed drugs that cause them further cognitive […]

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Lawsuit Proceeds Against Health Workers Who Didn’t Report Abuse

Boller & Vaughan, along with Seattle law firm Graham, Lundburg and Peschel, is proud to report a recent unanimous victory before the Washington Supreme Court. In this case, which involved an 83-year-old woman living in […]

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Auto Insurance Statistics and Facts

The Insurance Information Institute collects all kinds of data regarding auto insurance throughout the country. For instance, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the average costs of carrying auto insurance in 2013 was […]

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What can I do if an Insurance Company is Unreasonable after a Car Accident?

When you are involved in a car accident and suffer injuries and property damage as a result, you may be entitled to compensation from the other driver through his or her insurance company, provided that […]

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How Important is It to Take Pictures at the Scene of an Accident?

The most important thing to do first following an accident is call 911 for emergency medical services if you or anyone at the scene has suffered any type of injury. This should always be your […]

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Am I Responsible if I Let Someone Borrow My Car and He Causes an Accident?

As a general rule, so long as you gave permission for the individual to borrow your car to drive, and he or she did so pursuant to you giving permission, your insurance policy will cover […]

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