Category: Madison Wisconsin Attorneys

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 having a heart attack, stroke, or disability. This increased risk of serious medical conditions can…

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 effects. Research indicates that 25% of people between the ages of 65 and 69 take…

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 and snow, not only for your own safety, but for everyone’s safety. If you fail…

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 trauma or post-surgery patients to SNFs with lower ratios of nurses to beds, the patients…

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 benefit). In fact, individuals apply for only about five percent of the available benefits under…

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, millions of individuals who receive Social Security benefits will end up with much higher Part…

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 costs, and pain and suffering. In some cases, you may be entitled to punitive damages…

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 be particularly difficult to discuss, simply because you are likely in the midst of grieving…

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 next to impossible. In fact, more than half of all dog bites occur at home…

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 make an IME all that “independent,” or unbiased; the doctor almost certainly will not have…