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The High Cost of Nursing Home Medication Errors
Medication errors are surprisingly common in nursing homes, and many of them occur repeatedly and go unnoticed and unreported. When a patient does not receive the appropriate medication, is given the wrong medication or is given the wrong dosage of a medication, serious injuries can result. In nursing home facilities,…
Read MoreAccidents on the Rise after Wisconsin Speed Limit was Increased to 70 MPH
Just months after the Wisconsin speed limit was increased to 70 miles per hour (mph) throughout most of the interstate system, data reveals that auto accidents and injuries are increasing. After joining 38 other states whose maximum speed limit is 70 mph, signs began changing on the interstate around mid-June….
Read MoreMake Sure Your Car Is Winter-Ready
Winter weather can make traveling more dangerous. Keep safe by preparing your car for winter weather properly. Follow this checklist and important tips for making sure your car is prepared for the coming winter months. Winter Vehicle Weatherization Checklist Schedule a tune-up to resolve any performance issues that may be…
Read MoreElder Financial Abuse
Though data is scarce on elder financial abuse, a conservative estimate from the 2010 Investor Protection Trust Elder Fraud Survey states that approximately 20 percent of Americans over 65 have been victims of financial fraud. Often, family members are the perpetrators of abuse. Others like paid caregivers, scam artists and Internet…
Read MorePKSD Lawyers Selected for 2015 Super Lawyers List and Named as Rising Stars
The law firm of Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C. is proud to announce that three attorneys at the firm have been selected for inclusion to the 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list. Jeffrey Pitman, Howard Sicula and Angela Dentice have all been selected to the Wisconsin Super Lawyers list in…
Read MoreDrowsy Driving: What You Need to Know
Drowsy driving causes about 100,000 auto accidents every year. Fifty-five percent of those accidents are caused by drivers ages 25 and younger. This Drowsy Driving Prevention Week recognized Nov. 1-8 take the time to educate young drivers (and refresh yourself) about the warning signs and dangers of driving while fatigued….
Read MoreNew York Times Investigation Reveals the Bias in Arbitration
A New York Times investigation revealed that through the increasing use of arbitration clauses by companies across the country, millions of people have been forced to sign away their right to sue a company in court. In the study, the Times analyzed the records of more than 25,000 arbitrators between…
Read MoreVoice Activated Systems Distract Drivers, Too
When thinking about distracted driving, many of us dont consider that our vehicles could be one of the distractions putting us in danger. Meant to offer convenience and improve safety, new studies show that voice activated car systems are actually causing distraction. Distraction Even After Interaction After interacting with voice…
Read MoreTakata Airbag Recall May Expand
Responsible for eight deaths and 98 injuries so far, the Takata airbag recall, already the nations most extensive vehicle recall in history, may be expanding to include General Motors and Volkswagen vehicle models in addition to previously recalled vehicles. Faulty inflators in Takata airbags have caused violent ruptures, firing shrapnel…
Read MorePKSD Partners with the Hunger Task Force for Food Drive
We are excited to announce that the team at Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C. has partnered with the Hunger Task Force on a three-week long food drive. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, the team at PKSD will be collecting food and monetary donations for the Hunger Task Force,…
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