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 […]
There has been a recent trend of states passing laws that permit nursing homes to install electronic recording devices in residents’ rooms, if the residents so request. Illinois is the most recent state to enact […]
Here at Boller & Vaughan, we applaud the actions of the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this year in establishing ten regional Elder Justice Task Forces across the United States. These task forces will consist […]
Researchers recently published the results of a study suggesting that as many as one in five nursing home residents experience verbal or physical abuse from their roommates or other residents. The study took data from […]
According to a new research study from the Center for Health Policy at Columbia University School of Nursing, a 2014 survey showed that 5.4% of more than 88,000 residents at nearly 1,000 nursing homes nationwide […]
Unfortunately, completely avoidable harms occur on a daily basis in nursing homes, many of which are related to the spread of infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 700,000 individuals […]
You are likely to be experiencing a wide variety of emotions following your injuries in a car crash. Your injuries are likely to be causing you pain and serious concern about your health in the […]
If you are involved in an accident in which you have sustained injuries, your first step, no matter what, should always be to seek medical help and notify law enforcement authorities to make a police […]
When you are injured in an accident as a result of another person’s negligence, you are entitled to recover compensation for your losses through a personal injury claim. All personal injury claims are different, but […]
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, you typically will have medical bills that can be quite high, including transport by an ambulance, treatment by a hospital, follow-up doctor visits, physical therapy, and […]
In a recent crash on Interstate 80, Tony Weekly Jr., a distracted semitrailer truck driver employed by Bohren Logistics Inc., an Indiana company, caused a multiple-vehicle accident that resulted in six deaths. Weekly, who reportedly […]
The University of Wisconsin has released the results of a crash study in an effort to make Wisconsin roads safer for all who travel on them. The author of the study focused on severe or […]
Over the past five years, it has become increasingly apparent that fatal car accidents involving teenage drivers climb substantially during what has been dubbed the “100 Deadliest Days.” This refers to the period beginning at […]
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that insufficient sleep can decrease a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver’s alertness level. However, the researchers cautioned that determining the relationship between […]
According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, increases in speed limits over the past 20 years have resulted in over 33,000 deaths. In fact, in 2013, speed limit increases caused […]
Getting a driver’s license is one of the most exciting times in a teenager’s life. However, it also marks a very dangerous period in a teenager’s life. Motor vehicle accidents are not only the leading […]
Restraints can take the form of physical restraints, such as straps, belts, bed rails, or other restraining devices on a resident’s bedframe, as well as restraints attached to a wheelchair, such as bars or brakes. […]
It can be very shocking to learn that a loved one has passed away while residing in a nursing home, particularly if the death was unexpected. However, the loss can be all the more traumatic […]
Abuse to the more than two million individuals residing in nursing homes, assisted living centers, or other elderly care facilities nationwide is not an uncommon occurrence. This is the case despite the significant efforts in […]
Every nursing home resident has basic rights that elder care facilities must respect. When a violation of the rights of a nursing home resident occurs, serious injuries can result. As a result, residents and their […]
Elder financial abuse takes many forms, including taking money or property from an elderly person, forging an elderly person’s signature on financial documents, perpetrating scams or cons, and using undue influence or coercion to induce […]
The National Institute on Aging recently funded a study to help determine the prevalence of resident-to-resident elder mistreatment (R-REM) in nursing homes. The study involved a one-month observational study of 2,011 residents in ten randomly […]
As individuals consider different options for long-term care for their loved ones, they obviously want to choose a reliable facility or home health care agency in which they can place their trust. All too often, […]
The recently released Genworth 2016 Cost of Care Study indicates that the costs of long-term care for elderly Americans continues to skyrocket each year, especially with respect to home-based services, which is where most individuals […]
According to an NBC news report, a Madison nursing home is one of several nursing homes across the nation that are phasing out bed and chair fall alarms and other traditional fall prevention devices, such […]
In a recent government report, researchers found that an estimated 29 percent of patients being treated at rehabilitation facilities for recovery from a stroke, injury, surgery, experienced some type of harm during their stays. These […]
Serious car crashes often result in significant injuries to the drivers and passengers of those vehicles, as well as to pedestrians and bicyclists in some cases. One of the more severe injuries that can result […]
The only objective way to determine whether you have a strong personal injury case or place an estimated level of compensation on your claim is to discuss the matter with an experienced Madison personal injury […]
Wrongful death claims are civil actions, which generally do not result in incarceration or other criminal penalties. In a wrongful death action, you are restricted to seeking financial compensation for your losses as a result […]
Both survival actions and wrongful death actions are available under Wisconsin law. However, there are significant differences between the two different types of claims. Wrongful death and survival damages are completely separate actions that involve […]
Negligence is the legal standard that is used to measure liability, or financial responsibility, of a party in a personal injury case. In order to prove that an individual acted negligently in some way so […]
Whether your case proceeds to court is dependent on the nature of your case and your ability to reach a final settlement prior to going to trial. In the vast majority of personal injury cases, […]
Many people have the same sorts of questions about personal injury cases after they or a family member have been involved in a car crash. We hope that providing the answers to the frequently asked […]
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently ruled that federal law that protects driver’s license information does not permit Wisconsin police departments to withhold information from accident reports. In 1994, Congress enacted the Drivers Privacy Protection […]
According to a study recently published by the University of British Columbia, doctors are more likely to overprescribe medication for women over the age of 65, as opposed to men of the same age group. […]
A recent news article details how a transcription error at a Minnesota Golden Living facility last fall left one of its residents without necessary medication for several days, culminating in death. The resident had a […]
The Michigan Attorney General launched an investigation earlier this year as to the care being provided at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, after the Michigan Auditor General’s report criticized the facility for improper care. […]
A recent report from the Office of Inspector General revealed that despite the requirement that new and existing providers implement specified risk screenings in order to enroll in the federal Medicaid program. Since Medicaid funding […]
According to a recent news article, American nursing homes are increasingly evicting their most burdensome patients, which can result in a devastating lack of necessary care for some of the nation’s most vulnerable patients. The […]
Under Wisconsin law, each county is required to appoint an agency as the elder-adult-at-risk agency. In turn, this agency must establish an elder abuse reporting system, along with a policy for alerting other investigative agencies, […]
As individuals age, they can grow increasingly vulnerable and dependent upon third parties for assistance with medical care and daily living activities. There are a variety of factors that can combine to increase an older […]
There are different levels of care that in-home care providers will offer individuals, depending on what level of licensing they receive from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Each level of care has different requirements […]
The State of Wisconsin regulates all of types of facilities that provide care to adults throughout the state and is responsible for making sure that they comply with the law. A nursing home provides its […]
In the state of Wisconsin, the purpose of Adult Protective Services is to help older adults when they have suffered abuse, neglect, or exploitation. In many cases, the individuals who benefit from Adult Protective Services […]
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports in its 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health that ten million individuals over the age of 12 reported driving after consuming drugs in the prior year. […]
When another party acts negligently and causes an accident in which you sustain injuries, you may think that the other party’s insurance company should pay for your medical bills as they accrue. In practice, however, […]
A March press release from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and Federal Railroad Administration stated that they are gathering input from the public on the impact of screening, evaluating, and […]
NBC News recently reported on a personal injury lawsuit filed in Georgia that concerns Snapchat’s speed filter. The suit, which lawyers filed on behalf of man who suffered permanent brain damage in a car crash, […]
The Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) recently released preliminary 2014 data regarding pedestrian traffic fatalities by state. Nationwide, traffic-related pedestrian deaths have continued to increase over the past ten years. In 2014, Wisconsin had 0.78 […]
A recent study from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that teenagers who suffer from sleep deprivation are at a greater risk for sports injuries and car crashes. Unintentional injury sustained in motor vehicle […]
A statute of limitations is a time limit for filing a lawsuit. All states have different statutes of limitation for different types of lawsuits. If you do not file a lawsuit before the statutes of […]
An Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is a central resource for information and assistance about all aspects of aging and living with a disability. Created by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, ADRCs provide […]
Individuals who are pursuing a personal injury claim often ask whether they are entitled to a jury trial in the event that their claim must go to court for resolution. Both in federal court and […]
Assisted living facilities in the state of Wisconsin include Community-Based Residential Facilities, Adult Family Homes, Adult Day Care, and Residential Care Apartment Complexes. Wisconsin residents who need some level of care monitoring services, but who […]
In accordance with federal law, the State of Wisconsin has established a Board on Aging and Long Term Care, which consists of seven appointed board members, agency staff, and an executive director/state ombudsman. The purpose […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are several different types of damages, or kinds of compensation, that are potentially available to personal injury accident victims. Whether you are entitled to a particular type of damages depends largely on the circumstances […]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that drowsy driving is a serious problem on roadways throughout the United States. The dangerous combination of driving and sleepiness can and does easily result in injuries or […]
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of one and 54. Although studies show that the regular usage of seat […]
Despite significant efforts made to improve safety in vehicles, drivers’ behaviors, and roadways nationwide, fatal accidents still occur throughout the United States on a relatively frequent basis, and fatalities from car accidents remain unacceptably high. […]
Statistics indicate that about three out of every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related vehicle crash at some point throughout their lives. Therefore, you should have at least some knowledge about your rights […]
The value of your personal injury claim will vary dramatically based on the circumstances surrounding your case and the severity and duration of the injuries that you received. Simply put, not all cases are the […]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age for individuals in the state of Wisconsin is 38.5, which is an increase from the median age of 36, based on previous census figures. Over 20% […]
Medicare.gov, the official U.S. government site for Medicare, operates the Nursing Home Compare database. This website is a source of detailed information for every Medicaid and Medicare-certified nursing home in the United States, which number […]
While many people think of staff members at nursing homes as the individuals responsible for elder abuse, the reality is that resident-on-resident abuse is rapidly becoming a serious problem in American nursing homes. An inability […]
Financial exploitation is a common form of abuse of the elderly, especially among nursing home residents, who may not be closely monitored or cared for by nursing home staff. Unfortunately, financial abuse of older Americans […]
Sepsis is a serious bacterial infection that occurs in an individual’s bloodstream or body tissues, usually due to advanced bed sores or pressure ulcers. Some of the symptoms of sepsis that occur are a high […]
Wisconsin law does set forth a specific number of hours of care that a nursing home should provide each day for residents needing skilled nursing care. Additionally, a portion of that nursing care each day […]
When you file a personal injury case in the state of Wisconsin, your goal is to obtain compensation for your losses suffered as a result of the negligent actions of another person or entity. The […]
Medication errors for residents of assisted living facilities can have a devastating impact, in that they can result in serious injuries or even death, depending on the severity of the error. In fact, medication errors […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever looked at your Facebook account and are shocked at the content that one of your friends has “shared”? Almost everyone uses some type of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, […]
In most cases, when you are injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurred due to the negligence of another driver, you can seek compensation from the negligent driver for the costs of your injuries. […]
All too often, individuals hesitate to contact an attorney for any reason, out of fear of being unable to pay high fees that are simply beyond their financial means. Some people figure that since they […]
Community-based residential facilities, or CBRFs, are places where a resident does not require care above intermediate level nursing care, and requires a maximum of three hours of nursing care each week. These facilities allow a […]
Monitoring insulin levels is simply a way of life for diabetics; if they fail to correctly monitor their insulin levels, then the medical consequences for them can be severe. Typically, diabetics are well-educated as to […]
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a new report finding that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) process for tracking drug safety issues still contains serious gaps. Instead, the FDA continues to […]
In some cases, it is necessary for elderly patients to use feeding tubes to obtain necessary sustenance and fluids when they are unable to eat and/or drink normally due to a medical condition. Feeding tubes […]
While most of us take the ability to get up and get a drink whenever we’re thirsty for granted, the reality is that for many nursing home residents, having limited mobility or being bedridden can […]
It’s hard to do anything these days without signing some kind of contract. Want to start service with a cell phone provider? You’ll need to sign a contract. Ordering some kitchen appliances online? You have […]
It’s officially December and that means ‘tis the season for gift giving. If you’re one of those very organized people, you may have already started your holiday shopping, or even be done already. Some of […]
We tend to be thrill seekers. Whether that urge is met through skydiving, riding roller coasters, or racing cars, we each have a preferred way to get our adrenaline fixes. Anyone who has ridden one […]
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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.
