When you get injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault in Wisconsin, it is important to understand the statute of limitations for personal injury. Wisconsin law does not give you an indefinite amount […]
When contemplating a potential personal injury claim, you likely have a lot of difficult questions. How serious are my injuries? How am I going to pay for my medical bills? What if I can’t go […]
If you are considering pursuing a personal injury case, you are likely wondering what types of evidence you will need to win. The answer, as you might suspect, is that it depends. Largely, it depends […]
If you or a family member has gotten injured at work, during a car accident, or in a nursing home, getting fair compensation from your employer or insurance company may be a challenge. You may […]
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 […]
Personal injury cases are extremely common but can be difficult to understand. The Madison injury attorneys at Boller & Vaughan handle hundreds of personal injury cases each year from victims all across Wisconsin. To help […]
In 2013, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the OPTIMISTIC project, or “Optimizing Patient Transfers, Impacting Medical Quality and Improving Symptoms Transforming Institutional Care.” The purpose of this federally-funded program is to […]
A new study by the AARP Public Policy Institute, Stanford University, and Harvard University reveals that socially isolated adults are more likely to get sicker and die sooner, and have higher health care expenses. Overall, […]
The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society recently published the results of a study about the end of life and hospice care. The results of the study indicated that people toward the end of their […]
We previously reported about the launch of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospice Compare website in August, 2017. Experts were concerned about the contents and reliability of the website, as it seemed […]
The flu can be dangerous for any individual, but in older adults, its effects can be particularly severe. In fact, after a senior citizen has the flu, he or she will be more susceptible to […]
For decades, American doctors have warned older patients about the risks of polypharmacy, which occurs when these patients take too many drugs prescribed by too many different doctors, which can produce unwanted and unanticipated side […]
Liability for injuries that occur when a guest slips and falls is fairly straightforward under Wisconsin law. If you own property, whether it be your home or a business, you are responsible for removing ice […]
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News recently reported on a new research study at the University of Washington measuring the outcomes of patients who were discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). According to researchers, when hospitals discharge […]
Many individuals and their families are unaware of the full range of benefits that may be available for veterans. One good example of an underutilized benefits program is Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit (A&A […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the new Medicare premiums for 2018. Although there is no change in the premium for Medicare Part B in 2018, which is $134 per month, […]
When you or a loved one is injured due to another’s negligence, you may be entitled to damages for your injuries from the negligent party. Typical damages include compensation for medical bills, lost income, hospital […]
When you meet with an attorney for any reason, you should ask questions that will help you determine if the attorney is right for you and able to meet your needs. Wrongful death claims can […]
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that there are 4.5 million dog bites each year, and one out of every five bites becomes infected. Many Americans have family dogs, which makes totally avoiding dogs […]
In some personal injury cases, insurance adjustors may request that any injury victims undergo independent medical exams, or IMEs. The insurance company is responsible for choosing a doctor and paying for the examination, which doesn’t […]
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, bike accidents are all too common in the state of Wisconsin, especially in the warmer summer months. In 2015, one bicyclist was injured or killed every 9.7 hours. […]
In the aftermath of an accident that has caused serious injuries to you or a loved one, a personal injury lawsuit is probably the last thing on your mind. However, injuries require medical care, and […]
Under Wisconsin law, if a child suffers an injury due to another’s negligence, his or her parent or legal guardian can file a personal injury claim on his or her behalf. Since cases involving minor […]
While we sometimes view another person who slips and falls as humorous, the injuries resulting from that slip and fall are often anything but funny. A single slip and fall on a slippery floor can […]
Failing to plan for long-term care can have disastrous results. If you unexpectedly need long-term care, you may have to exhaust all of your available resources and then rely on government assistance to pay for […]
There are about 4.7 million dog bites that occur every year in the United States, about half of which occur to children between the ages of five and nine. Dog bites can result in serious […]
When it comes to personal injury cases—especially those related to car accidents—the role of technology can be a mixed bag. On one hand, technology can provide a better understanding of what really happened during an […]
When you or a loved one is seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash or another type of accident, you are likely to be experiencing a fair amount of stress, pain, and confusion. In this […]
In Wisconsin, individuals with civil personal injury claims are entitled to a jury trial, rather than a trial only in front of a judge. Since a personal injury claims comes from tort law, or a […]
If you are injured in a personal injury case, you cannot wait ten years to file a claim against a person who negligently caused the accident. This would lead to many more personal injury cases […]
Studies published in the journal American Family Physician indicate that since the Vietnam war, car accidents have become the leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder that occurs when a […]
Both economic and noneconomic damages are at issue in personal injury cases. Whether injuries result from a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall accident, or other some type of incident, an individual whose negligent […]
Medicaid per capita caps are a feature of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which is a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in May. Although the AHCA is far from becoming law, […]
National Public Radio (NPR) recently aired a piece about a recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding the number of senior enrollees dropping out of Medicare Advantage health plans. These plans are privately-run […]
Justice in Aging recently published an article that explored how proposed cuts to Medicaid can put Medicare savings programs at risk. For many low-income adults, Medicare coverage is only possible through Medicare savings programs, which […]
Under Wisconsin law, insurance covers situations in which a motor vehicle accident aggravates a preexisting medical condition in an accident victim. This often is referred to the “take your victim as you find him” or […]
In today’s America, about 15% of the population is age 65 or older, a figure that only will continue to increase over the next few decades as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age. As […]
Statistics indicate that there are about 2.7 million lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults in America who are age 50 or older. Over one million of these individuals are age 65 or older. About […]
If you or a loved one is approaching the age of 65, you need to begin familiarizing yourself with dual Medicaid/Medicare coverage and what sorts of costs it will cover. There is a seven-month initial […]
If you have lost a family member or loved one as a result of a traffic accident, you and your family may have a wrongful death claim under Wisconsin law. In order to have a […]
Although many dogs are perfectly friendly, they are still are animals that have the capacity to bite when they are scared, disturbed, or threatened in any way. The reality is that dog bites or bites […]
A slip and fall accident can be a source of a personal injury claim, depending on the circumstances. While some slip and fall incidents that result in injuries are simply accidents that are not anyone’s […]
Boating is a common recreational pastime for many individuals in the state of Wisconsin, who have access to Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and the Mississippi. In addition to summer holiday weekends, when scores of boats […]
According to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services, there are grave concerns about the possibility of opioid abuse among about half a million Medicare beneficiaries […]
ABC News recently reported on the criminal charges that authorities have filed against one nursing home employee who is accused of verbally abusing a patient with Alzheimer’s Disease by using Snapchat. Authorities charged the woman […]
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017, which is designed to limit the liability of health care providers in malpractice cases. More specifically, the Act would place […]
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently reported that the current bipartisan federal funding bill reveals significant cuts to two senior programs. The first program is the Senior Community Service Empowerment Program (SCSEP), which is […]
According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, half of all people receiving Medicare benefits spent at least $3,595 of their own money on health care in 2011. This figure results approximately 18% or more of […]
A Penn State team told attendees at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting held recently in San Francisco, CA, that a test measuring fragments of genetic material in saliva was about 90% accurate in measuring concussion […]
A recent U.S. News & World Report article taken from National Public Radio indicates that aging farmers are increasingly worrying about what will happen to their family farms after their deaths. While these farmers want […]
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is looking to change existing Medicaid policy in order to combat the problem of elder abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates, one […]
Resolving a personal injury claim is often a long and difficult process. While you may be able to settle a minor claim within a matter of weeks, it is more common for a personal injury […]
Wisconsin law requires that vehicle owners maintain a minimum level of automobile insurance, including the following liability coverage: $25,000 for injury or death of one person $50,000 for injury or death of two or more […]
Reuters reported earlier this year about the prevalence of facial injuries among individuals residing in nursing homes. According to a team who published its research in a recent issue of JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and […]
After one woman in the state of Washington discovered that her grandmother had lost her life savings to an acquaintance who needed a series of “loans,” she decided to take action. All told, Mariana Cooper, […]
The state of Wisconsin, like all states nationwide, has rules and laws that govern how motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists properly and legally travel on the roadways. Among these rules are those that govern the right […]
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently announced that the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new rule that relates to the financial exploitation of elders. The Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults rule […]
Nursing home understaffing has long been a problem that contributes to poor quality of care for nursing home residents. When nursing home staff members are responsible for too many patients, they can be neglectful of […]
Under the legal theory of strict liability, a person is held liable, or financially responsible, for actions that result in injuries to others, even if he or she was not acting in a negligent manner. […]
The AARP has published an article detailing the skills that a person needs in order to effectively advocate for their parents as they grow older. While an adult child may take on many different roles […]
The vast majority – 95 – 96% – of personal injury cases settle before ever going to trial. With that said, it is necessary for some cases to proceed to trial, but in reality, only […]
Most people are involved in a vehicle crash at some point in their lives, whether it is a major accident or a minor fender-bender. Regardless of your involvement with the accident at issue, you need […]
While some individuals have the ability to privately pay for long-term care or have purchased separate long-term care insurance policies, Medicaid coverage can be essential to funding long-term care for many Americans. Medicaid is a […]
A wrongful death action may arise when someone acts in a negligent, neglectful, or otherwise wrongful manner so as to cause the death of another person. In that situation, the personal representative of the deceased’s […]
An article published in HomeCare late last year profiles A Place for Mom, which is the largest referral service for senior living in the United States. This service provider recently released data showing that 73% […]
Summer is upon us, which means that more and more tractors and farm implements will be crowding Wisconsin roadways. Farmers have an important job that requires the use of heavy machinery. Drivers need to respect […]
Many people find themselves in the unenviable position of having to evaluate nursing homes and assisted living facilities on behalf of a loved one who no longer can reside at home. While you want the […]
Wisconsin law requires that individuals equip their vehicles with ignition interlock devices in certain situations. These devices prevent an individual from driving while intoxicated; before the vehicle will start, the driver must blow into the […]
HealthDay recently published the results of a research study completed by a team from the Medical College of Wisconsin last fall. Although the study found that screening older adults for frailty resulted in better outcomes […]
It is no surprise to any driver that living in the city results in a bigger insurance bill than living in a more rural area. As a result of this fact, one might assume that […]
A recent Forbes article examined potential changes in the manner in which individuals pay for long-term care insurance. Currently, most long-term care insurance companies charge flat fees for coverage over a period of several years, […]
Walking has increasingly become a popular form of exercise, as well as a way to get from here to there while saving a little bit of gas money. Many school children still walk to and […]
Aging Options, an organization devoted to helping seniors protect their assets and improve their quality of life, recently published an article taken from Healthday about the best ways for seniors to prevent falls. With more […]
Federal law contains extensive rules and regulations for semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles. These rules are designed to safeguard other drivers on the road, pedestrians, bicyclists, and even truck drivers themselves. Truck drivers are […]
Late last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released revised nursing facility regulations, including those that address a patient’s return to a facility following a period of hospitalization. This issue deals with […]
According to the Wisconsin Civil Jury Instructions, a person is negligent when he or she fails to exercise ordinary care, which is the care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances. When a […]
A recent analysis of the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey reveals a great deal of information about the current out-of-pocket expenses of Medicare beneficiaries, as well as possible scenarios that might arise in the event of […]
The Alzheimer’s Association recently released its 2017 fact and figures manual about Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s, which no one can prevent, treat, or cure, is becoming more prevalent; about one in every ten people aged […]
As Baby Boomers age, they are reaching the peak years for developing Alzheimer’s disease, which is one of the costliest diseases to treat. More than five million people already live with the disease, and with […]
In most personal injury cases, a person who is injured by the negligence of another person can hold him or her responsible for damages. This means that the injury victim can receive compensation for any […]
Meeting with a personal injury attorney for the first time can be intimidating and a little nerve-wracking, especially if you haven’t really talked to an attorney or been involved with a legal matter before now. […]
Many personal injury claims settle before a lawsuit is ever filed in court. Even after it comes time to file a personal injury lawsuit, you still may be able to settle your case for a […]
Individuals who have suffered a significant workplace injury often ask whether they can pursue a personal injury claim against their employer, as well as a workers’ compensation claim. Because the workers’ compensation program provides an […]
According to the National Clearinghouse on Abuse Later in Life (NCALL), abuse later in life involves a situation in which a person in a position of trust, such as a relative or caregiver, abuses, neglects, […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that the number of traffic deaths continued to rise in 2016, but the reasons behind this increase remain unclear. While 2015 was a record-breaking year for […]
The author of a recent article in the Economist stressed the importance of banks adopting strategies to help out their clients as they age. After a certain age, a person’s financial decision-making skills are more […]
Everyone has seen the television commercials, billboards, and phone book ads that personal injury attorneys use to get new clients. Each of these attorneys seems emphasize how he or she can get you the most […]
According to a recent Forbes article, Congress is considering a proposal that might make it harder for some seniors to qualify long-term care benefits through the Medicaid program. Under this proposal, some seniors would receive […]
Even in our technologically advanced society, the most common types of elder financial abuse and fraud involve direct mail and telephone scams. However, the existence of artificial intelligence, the Internet, and other forms of technology […]
Research shows that when an individual returns home after having a hip or knee replacement, he or she recovers better, or as well as, an individual who first goes to a rehabilitation center. This is […]
A minimum level of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage is a requirement under Wisconsin law, but the reality is that not every driver maintains the necessary insurance coverage while operating a motor vehicle. As a […]
According to University of Michigan researchers, there has been a significant increase in the number of senior citizens who are taking three or more medications that affect their brains. Back in 2004, about 0.6% of […]
While many individuals think of driver distractions, adverse weather conditions, and speeding as the main causes of motor vehicle accidents, failing to maintain vehicles also can contribute or even be the primary cause of accidents. […]
According to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, accountable care organizations (ACOs) helped reduce Medicare medical costs without increasing prescription drug spending. This analysis was the first […]
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care has issued its Skilled Nursing Data Report. This report reveals that during the last quarter of 2016, skilled nursing occupancy rates on the national level hit […]
A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology General shows that although highly trained workers perform work more quickly than others, but when they are interrupted, they tend to make more mistakes. Ironically […]
One in three older Americans suffer a fall each year. Falls are also the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for older individuals. These falls can lead to serious injuries such as hip […]
The Pew Research Center found in 2014 that 74% of adults who used the Internet also used some form of social media, and in 2017, that figure is likely to have increased. As a result, […]
The spine is an extremely fragile part of the body, so when a spinal cord injury occurs, the results are almost always devastating, either immediately or over time. It is highly likely that extreme and/or […]
When you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries as a result of an accident caused by the negligence of another, you are likely to incur significant expenses in the treatment of those injuries. […]
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
