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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Common Indicators of Nursing Home Neglect
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 […]

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What If I Suspect a Loved One Is a Victim of Elder Abuse?
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 […]

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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 […]

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6 More Nursing Home Abuse Horror Stories

A few years ago, we talked about some of the more horrific cases of nursing home neglect and abuse around Wisconsin. Despite tougher federal regulations, the abuse and neglect of elderly patients remains a problem […]

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

The sudden death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event.  However, if their death was caused by another person’s negligent or irresponsible actions, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim to […]

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