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A Long Over-due Victory for Misdiagnosed Veterans in Tomah
In a significant development, approximately 100 former service veterans treated at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin have been awarded over $4.2 million in overdue benefits. This much-needed financial relief comes after a thorough review of disability exams conducted at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center. What Is the…
Read MoreNavigating Wisconsin Roundabouts: Essential Rules and Safety Tips
Roundabouts improve traffic efficiency and safety but can also be tricky for drivers who are confused about how to navigate through them. Below, we talk about the rules for driving through these intersections and how to avoid the common errors that could increase your risk of a crash. Table of…
Read MoreDecomposing Body Found in Miami Nursing Home Closet
The decomposing body of a resident was found Monday in the closet of a Florida nursing home. One family believes it is their relative. According to the family, Elin Etienne, a 71-year-old resident at the facility, went missing about two weeks prior to the discovery of the body. Etienne’s family…
Read MoreFor Second Time in Two Years, Iowa Orders Emergency Evacuation of Aspire of Donnellson
Last month, the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) ordered an emergency evacuation of residents from Aspire of Donnellson, a nursing home in Lee County. This facility was also evacuated in 2022 after the facility flooded due to a water line break. On August 27th, DIAL inspectors were…
Read MoreNew York Times Quotes Jeff Pitman About Dangers of Bed Rails in Nursing Homes
PKSD partner Jeff Pitman has been representing nursing home neglect victims and their families for decades, securing millions in compensation. Back in 2010, he was interviewed by The New York Times about the dangers of bed rails, as he was representing the family and estate of a resident who died…
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Faces Allegations of Abuse by Teen Caregiver
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in Anita, Iowa is once again under scrutiny for failing to protect its residents from abuse. The facility, which has a history of violations, is now facing potential federal fines. The fines, which total $30,250, are related to the alleged verbal abuse and physical roughness…
Read MorePKSD Sponsors Telemundo’s 2024 Backpack Drive
As summer winds down, it is once again time to prepare kids for the new school year. For many parents, the cost of school supplies can be costly, which is why giving back through a backpack drive is so meaningful. What Is the Telemundo Backpack Drive? This event is an…
Read MorePKSD’s Jeff Pitman Appears on the Positive Polarity Podcast Today
PKSD is pleased to announce that our very own Jeff Pitman is joining Dave Molenda on an episode of the Positive Polarity Podcast that is airing today! In this episode, Jeff shares some of his insights about launching, growing and maintaining a successful business. Jeff, who is both an owner…
Read MoreIowa’s Care Initiatives Has Been Sued for Wrongful Death at Least 10 Times
Care Initiatives is one of the biggest nursing home companies in the state, and it is currently facing 10 wrongful death lawsuits. These lawsuits were all filed within the past year and a half. The wrongful death lawsuits were filed against several of the company’s 43 nursing homes. There are…
Read MoreProblems at The Villa of Greenfield Highlight Challenges Across Wisconsin’s Assisted Living System
In October 2022, Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services finished its investigation of The Villa of Greenfield assisted living facility. Investigators drafted a 97-page report detailing numerous violations, complaints of neglect, police contacts with the facility and more. The problems at The Villa of Greenfield highlight the challenges facing Wisconsin’s assisted…
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