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Wisconsin Law and the Collateral Source Rule

The collateral source rule is a common law doctrine that has impacted personal injury cases in a significant manner for nearly a century. When a hospital or doctor issues a bill to a person who […]

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Wisconsin Fatal Traffic Accidents

In 2013, the most recent year for which accident statistics are available, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports that 527 individuals were killed in traffic accidents on Wisconsin roadways. Most fatal crashes either involved a […]

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When Nursing Homes Fail to Properly Screen Employees Before Hiring

All too often, low pay rates and chronic understaffing leads to a high turnover among nursing home employees, particularly among nurses’ aides and other unskilled workers. As a result, nursing homes often fail to properly […]

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Wisconsin Semi-Truck Accidents

The sheer size of a semi-truck can dwarf passenger vehicles, whether they are cars, pick-up trucks, vans, or motorcycles. Furthermore, many accidents with semi-trucks occur on the highway, where speeds are much higher than on […]

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Where Can I File a Complaint About an Assisted Living Facility?

All too often, individuals with loved ones who reside in nursing home, assisted living facilities, and community-based residential facilities (CBRF), watch helplessly as the health of their loved ones decline, often without a good reason. […]

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Wisconsin Hospitals and Medicare Sanctions

In recent years, the federal government has developed programs that are designed to investigate and document patient safety violations in hospitals. These violations consider the frequency of certain patient safety issues such as infections, hip […]

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Nursing Home Care and Malnutrition

No one likes to think of nursing home care being so poor that residents literally starve to death. However, in some extreme cases, this is precisely what happens. Without properly trained and supervised staff to […]

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Infection and Nursing Home Care

The risk of contracting an infection while being cared for in a nursing home or other type of assisted care facility can be quite high, for a variety of reasons. Many nursing home residents suffer […]

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How Do You Determine Fault in a Motor Vehicle Accident?

When a car crash occurs, you always must determine who is at fault for the crash. Fault is relevant in a number of ways, but is particularly relevant in a case that involves property damage […]

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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim?

If you are injured in an accident that is caused by another person or business, you may have a valid personal injury claim under Wisconsin law. However, if you do not take action to contact […]

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