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Some States May Deny Lifesaving Medical Care to Those With Intellectual Disabilities
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread throughout the country, many disability advocacy organizations are worried that those with intellectual disabilities may be denied lifesaving medical care. Certain disaster preparedness plans currently in effect in Washington and Alabama state that individuals with cognitive issues are considered a lower priority for…
Read MoreIf You’ve Been Injured, We Can Handle Your Case With No Face to Face Meeting
Injured in an accident or hurt on the job? PKSD offers a free no-obligation consultation and electronic sign-ups, so you never need to leave home to get experienced legal representation. Our initial legal consultation is completely free, and you do not need to come to our office. We can conduct…
Read MorePKSD Lawyers O’Neill and Reyes Sworn into New Mexico Bar Association
Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice Law firm is pleased to announce that associate attorneys Patrick C. O’Neill and Benjamin E. Reyes were sworn into the New Mexico Bar Association yesterday. Both attorneys have been strong advocates for elderly nursing home abuse and neglect victims. In January 2019, partner Jeff Pitman…
Read MoreEvenflo Misled Parents by Hiding Safety Risks of its Child Booster Seats
As far back as February 2012, an Evenflo safety engineer recommended that company executives consider making a change to the marketing for its booster seats because harnesses, which are only included in infant car seats, were better for securing smaller bodies. The engineer’s recommendations were to: Stop selling the booster…
Read MoreGM Orders Recall Update for More Than 160,000 Pickup Trucks at Risk for Brake Failure
General Motors (GM) has issued an update to a recall repair after between 1,600 and 1,700 owners of GM pickup trucks complained about electronic brake failure. The recall update affects approximately 160,000 GM customers whose vehicles’ brakes may be in danger of failing. An owner of a 2019 GMC Sierra…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Increased Risk For Lung Disease Linked to Vaping
Initially hailed as a safer alternative to smoking, e-cigarettes began to come under fire in 2019 for the rising numbers of habitual users reporting serious lung injuries. By December 10, 2019, there were 2,409 reported cases of people in the U.S. hospitalized for lung injuries directly linked to e-cigarettes and…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Risk for Fires Goes Up During the Holiday Season
December is a month typically jam-packed with shopping, decorating, parties and traveling, but it is also a time of year that sees more house fires. In fact, the number of residential fires increases not just in December, but throughout the winter months. In addition to a greater number of house…
Read MorePKSD Attorney Benjamin Reyes Selected for Super Lawyers® Rising Stars for 2019
Our firm is proud to announce the selection of attorney Benjamin Reyes to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars for 2019. This is the first time Reyes has been selected to Super Lawyers, which recognizes outstanding lawyers who have received a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The list of Rising…
Read MoreSuper Lawyers® Selects Jeff Pitman for 2019 Lists
We are proud to announce Jeff Pitman’s selection to Super Lawyers® for 2019. Our founding partner has been included in Super Lawyers’ lists every year since 2006. He was once again selected as one of Super Lawyers’ Top 50 in Wisconsin, a list he has been included in each year…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Why Teaching Children About Gun Safety is a Good Idea
When so many Americans have guns (about one third), gun safety is a huge priority for everyone, including parents with children. We cannot be with our children every minute of the day, so it is important to talk to them about gun safety, whether they are in the familiar environment…
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