A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a person suffers damage to the brain that results in the loss of motor skills or nerve function. In most cases, a person sustains a TBI when the […]
Wisconsin ranks in the top 10 states for insurance claims related to dog bite injuries, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Nationally, there are about 4.5 million reported dog bites each year, and 1 in […]
We often think the bad things in life simply won’t happen to us. We never truly anticipate receiving the bad news about a loved one, whether it is a cancer diagnosis, a workplace injury, or […]
There are a variety of different types of behavior that may qualify as nursing home abuse. Physical abuse is one of the most common types of nursing home abuse, which can involve kicking, hitting, forcibly […]
Based on data taken from a national hospital readmissions database that covers almost half of all inpatient stays in the United States, a team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found […]
A recent McKnight’s article details the criteria necessary for being designated a five-star nursing home. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) evaluates senior living care providers in three different categories: staffing levels, quality measures, […]
In 2016, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) released a report showing that an estimated 50 billion in assets is held in state guardianship and conservatorship cases nationwide. There are approximately 1.3 million open […]
A recent Wall Street Journal article details the plight of many American senior citizens whose Social Security benefits are being reduced on a monthly basis in order to pay back federal student loans. This situation, […]
The state of Wisconsin, like almost every other state, requires all drivers to carry at least a minimum amount of motor vehicle insurance to cover medical costs and property damage if an accident should occur. […]
A recent MarketWatch article discusses the simple steps that Americans can take to prevent or at least slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. While Alzheimer’s is already a prevalent disease in our country, with […]
When you live in Wisconsin, you are accustomed to dealing with all sorts of weather while driving. Road conditions can quickly deteriorate as snow, ice, freezing rain, slush, and black ice create dangers for everyone […]
A recent article details how approximately 44 million Americans are currently acting as caregivers for a loved one, such as a disabled child, or, more commonly, a frail adult. Many times, these at-home caregivers typically […]
Pedestrian accidents always have been a major area of concern, simply because they are more likely to result in severe injuries or fatalities than other types of accidents. Since pedestrians lack any sort of safety […]
While news of the nation’s opioid epidemic has focused largely on young people buying and selling drugs on the street, the effects of opioid addiction on the senior American population has gone virtually unnoticed. Over […]
Personal injury cases that stem from a Wisconsin motor vehicle accident can be very complex, involving medical records, police reports, driving records, multiple insurance companies, and more. Choosing an attorney who is trained and experienced […]
A history of crashes involving wrong-way drivers in Milwaukee County has led to the installation of wrong-way driver detection devices in the area. These devices are so small that they are likely to go unnoticed […]
As the federal government increases pressure on hospitals to reduce the number of antibiotic-resistant germs that harm or kill patients, some doctors are the first to admit that they simply don’t know how to prevent […]
A new study by the U.S. Department of Transportation looks at the relationship between sleep deprivation and crash risk in the general driving population. More specifically, this study examines crashes that occurred in the United […]
According to a recent publication, the U.S. government is cutting payments to U.S. hospitals that have a high rate of patient injuries pursuant to the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program. More specifically, these hospitals will lose […]
In various circumstances, you may turn to the appellate court to further litigate your personal injury claim. The general function of an appellate court is to correct errors made by trial courts, rule on legal […]
Technological firms across the globe are racing to develop the first fully driverless car, although the technology remains unperfected at this point. Nonetheless, Tesla and Volvo have developed and manufactured some vehicles with driverless technology, […]
Every personal injury case is different and involves a variety of facts and circumstances. Therefore, it is hard to make a generalized statement about how much a particular case is worth. A number of different […]
The Los Angeles Times recently reported on a new study of childhood head injuries that had sobering results. The study tracked more than a million Swedes, some of whom had sustained a brain injury, including […]
Some studies estimate that as many as one million individuals visit emergency rooms each year as a result of slip and fall accidents. While these types of accidents may result in minor injuries, such as […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics presented a new study at its annual national conference concerning red light cameras, enforcement of red light camera laws, and traffic fatalities involving children in some states. According to the […]
Community-based residential facilities (CBRFs) are homes located in a community in which five or more unrelated people live. The services offered by a CBRF vary to some degree, but typically include room and board, supervision, […]
While driverless cars that could eliminate crashes altogether still only exist as a prototype, advanced crash avoidance technology already exists in many vehicles, to varying degrees. Although this technology is still not foolproof in terms […]
There is no one indicator that tells you that your parent is ready for long-term care. It may be noticing that your parent has neglected hygiene issues, failed to buy food or eat on a […]
The concept of fault is central to any personal injury case arising from a Wisconsin car accident. In order to determine whether you have a valid personal injury claim, you must determine legal liability, or […]
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in 2015, there were an estimated 115,000 people living in the state with dementia. The dementia may be as a result of Alzheimer’s Disease, which is […]
When you are injured in a traffic accident or another type of incident caused by the negligence of another person, you may be entitled to compensation for any losses related to your injuries. This compensation […]
Adult Protective Services (APS) are agencies that have been set up throughout the state of Wisconsin and in many other states in order to help older adults and adults at risk who have been abused, […]
Personal injury cases are full of pitfalls, all of which may make your claim less valuable or unsuccessful altogether. Therefore, you should take care to avoid some of the most common mistakes that injured parties […]
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) recently investigated and reported on a multistate outbreak of blood infections, primarily among residents of long-term care and rehabilitation facilities receiving intravenous (IV) fluids and antibiotics through […]
In the state of Wisconsin, all individuals over the age of four, no matter where they are seated in a motor vehicle, must use a seat belt. Children under the age of four must be […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) states that there is an estimated one to three million serious infections that occur in nursing homes on an annual basis. These infections result in about 300,000 […]
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, some nursing homes do not use drugs in a manner that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There appears to be […]
Although elder abuse affects about one in every 10 older adults, emergency room visits by older adults, which number 23 million annually, rarely fail to detect elder abuse. In fact, a new study shows that […]
A recent New America Media article detailed the story of a couple who, as they aged, needed assistance in their home. The husband suffered from multiple physical problems, and the wife began to decline from […]
The state of Wisconsin requires that all drivers maintain insurance coverage for any medical and property damages that result from an accident. If a vehicle is involved in an accident, the Wisconsin Division of Motor […]
While national safe driving campaigns historically have focused on drunk driving, driving while under the influence of drugs has become a similarly destructive problem nationwide. Driving under the influence of drugs such as marijuana, opiates, […]
Personal injury cases can be very complicated legal matters, which is why you need an experienced Wisconsin personal injury lawyer to help you navigate every step of your claim. Your burden of proof is different […]
Media outlets from another state recently reported on a Texas A&M student who slammed her SUV into a parked police car while she was taking a topless Snapchat selfie for her boyfriend. When the police […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting that after five consecutive years of declines in the number of traffic fatalities nationwide, traffic fatalities increased by 7.2%, or 2,348 people, from 2014 to 2015. […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recognizes Child Passenger Safety Week each September in an effort to highlight the importance of properly buckling up children in the correct car seat for their size and […]
A recent Forbes article highlighted a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) showing that an estimated 5,000 people died last year as a direct result of motor vehicle accidents caused by drowsy […]
Under Wisconsin law, a tort occurs when an individual suffers an injury directly due to the breach of a duty owed to that individual by another party, which can be an individual or a business. […]
Increasing incidents of elder abuse have brought an awareness of this serious issue to the forefront. As a result, there are several simple steps that anyone can take in order to prevent elder abuse, according […]
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) has compiled statistics showing that between two and five million elderly individuals nationwide suffer some sort of abuse each year. Abuse can include not only physical abuse, but […]
According to the National Institute of Justice, there are several different causes of elder abuse. Some abusers may feel that violence is the only way to solve a problem or get a certain income. Others, […]
Investment fraud against the elderly can take many different forms, including unsuitable investments, fraudulent offerings, unregistered products, unlicensed financial advisors or brokers, and the theft or misappropriation of funds. Unfortunately, certain characteristics of the elderly […]
The Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care is a state agency that the Wisconsin legislature created in 1981. The main purpose of the agency is to advise the Governor and the Wisconsin state legislature […]
During the recent holiday season, Wisconsin roadways were crowded with shoppers and travelers visiting family and friends. Individuals often celebrate the holidays from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day with more drinking and partying than usual. […]
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection publishes the Wisconsin Senior Guide, which provides education for senior citizens about how to avoid common financial scams and opportunities for exploitation. Wisconsin law also provides […]
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have a responsibility to care for every aspect of their residents’ lives. This includes making sure that they are observed on a regular basis, that their personal care and […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), elder abuse is “an intentional act, or a failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust […]
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), financial exploitation of the elderly is one of the most prevalent kinds of elder abuse, with losses to older Americans topping $3 billion in 2010. This loss […]
Wisconsin law requires that certain services programs report allegations of caregiver abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation and take certain precautions when these types of allegations arise. Under the Caregiver Law, workers at adult family homes, […]
Fox II News recently reported on Wisconsin’s National Railway Museum hosting a Rail Safety Week event, as proclaimed by Governor Scott Walker. Law enforcement authorities were on hand to make safety presentations and educate the […]
A recent Sauk County traffic accident led to injuries for three different people involved, including one who was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The wreck, which occurred about 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday […]
Reuters Health recently reported that the results of a new study indicate that wearing a seatbelt and having a vehicle with airbags when a car accident occurs may reduce the risk of broken facial bones. […]
According to a recent news report, August 2016 was the safest month in terms of traffic fatalities in the state of Wisconsin since World War II. Statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) indicate […]
While the Pokemon Go craze of the summer months appears to be dying down, there are still many individuals who engage in the game on a regular basis. Using a mobile game app, players try […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued recommendations about restricting teenagers’ ability to drive during nighttime hours. These recommendations are based on a study of fatal crashes caused by teenage drivers from […]
Effective October 1, 2016, it is now illegal to talk on a hand-held mobile device while driving through a construction zone. Once a driver crosses the orange cones, the speed limit drops substantially. Now, he […]
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently issued a decision approving an insurance company’s retention of damages received on a subrogation claim following a motorcycle accident. The accident victim in this case had already been “made whole” […]
Let’s face it: most consumers do not closely read the rental car contract when renting a car, whether for business or pleasure. Depending on the circumstances and the type of insurance that the consumer has […]
As Americans live longer and longer, they are having intimate relationships well into their 70s and 80s, which can cause problems for couples residing in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Aside from an inherent […]
Many families take for granted that their loved ones will receive quality treatment while living in a nursing home or other long-term care facility. At the state level, many safeguards exist to ensure that residents […]
The New York Post recently reported that an experimental Alzheimer’s Disease drug may be a giant step in the fight against Alzheimer’s, in terms of preventing the disease altogether. Biogen, a Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical company, developed […]
Whenever a nursing home or a community based residential facility intends to relocate five or more of its residents, Wisconsin law requires it to file a Resident Relocation Plan with the Division of Long Term […]
According to a new report from the United Health Foundation, the next generation of senior citizens – the baby boomer generation – will be sicker and more expensive than previous generations. The report examines the […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is the federal government office that regulates nursing homes, issued a memo to all state health departments recently concerning the usage of social media to abuse residents. […]
The Capital Times recently reported on its investigation into the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at King, which is Wisconsin’s largest state-run, skilled nursing facility. More than 25 current and former employees, residents, and their family members […]
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control of the Centers for Disease Control recommends that nursing homes and other healthcare providers that deal with older individuals follow the STEADI initiative, which stands for “Stopping […]
As the holiday season is upon us, this is a good time to discuss the most common, specific situations that can result in danger to pedestrians. For instance, during the recent Halloween celebration, which typically […]
Every year across the United States, millions of individuals aged 65 and older fall. More than one in four of those individuals fall each year, but many fail to report their falls to their doctor. […]
A three-judge panel for the District III Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling in a case involving a woman who stole from money from her late uncle while serving as his caretaker prior to […]
Wisconsin’s Caregiver Law was enacted in order to provide protection for particularly vulnerable individuals in regulated settings, such as a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other long-term care facility. Under this law, individuals who […]
When a loved one suffers serious or fatal injuries while under the care of a nursing home or other long-term care facility, you may not know where to turn first. You might not be sure […]
A death becomes “wrongful” within the meaning of Wisconsin’s wrongful death statute when another person or persons acts in a negligent manner so as to cause the fatal accident. In most cases, if the injuries […]
According to AAA, the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is called the “100 Deadliest Days,” due to the heightened risks of fatal car accidents involves teens during this timeframe. As summer draws to […]
Individuals who suffered injuries in an accident caused by another party’s negligence may be entitled to recover compensation for their losses. However, those individuals are likely to be experiencing a fair amount of stress as […]
Many individuals believe that if they were in any way responsible for an accident, then they are barred from getting compensation from another person who was at least partially at fault for the accident. The […]
Under Wisconsin law, you have a right to recover compensation for any losses and injuries that you suffered as the result of an accident caused by the negligence of another. However, you also have a […]
It comes as no surprise that teenagers are among the most accident-prone drivers in the United States. In fact, six teenagers of driving age die each day as a result of motor vehicle injuries. Of […]
In all too many cases, accidents turn fatal, and family members are left not only with the grief that stems from the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one, but also with the bills […]
Even talking about the subject of long-term care with your loved one can be a difficult undertaking. However, with a dementia or Alzheimer’s patient, he or she may be unaware or unable to understand the […]
Damages refer to the injuries or losses that you or your family suffers in an accident involving personal injuries. In order for you to claim damages, another person or business must have acted in a […]
There are various strategies that nursing homes and other long-term care facilities can use in order to decrease the potential for falls and increase safety. First, if your loved one is at a heightened risk […]
A publication by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, Bureau of Assisted Living, details some basic guidelines for choosing an assisted living facility for your parent. The Division of […]
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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.
