Nursing homes are a unique legal setting. Nursing homes are obligated to provide a special level of care and protection for each resident. In this section, we provide resources and links to information that youll need if a resident has been harmed due to neglect and/or abuse. There are several steps to take when dealing with elder abuse in Wisconsin nursing homes. You, as a resident, family member, friend, caregiver, volunteer or advocate need to know the steps you can take to report, remedy and prevent elder abuse.
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Residents Rights
Familiarize yourself with the rights residents are entitled to by Federal and Wisconsin State law.
- Definition of Elder Neglect & Abuse
- Signs of Elder Neglect & Abuse
- A Nursing Home Case is a 4-step Process
Resources
Use the links on the following page before visiting any facility. Be an informed consumer.
FAQs
Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice provides introductory answers to frequently asked questions regarding nursing home neglect and abuse.
Jeffrey A. Pitman
Attorney Jeffrey A. Pitman focuses on representing victims of serious personal injury and nursing home…
Howard S. Sicula
Attorney Sicula received his undergraduate degree Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his…
M. Angela Dentice
Called a “trailblazer” by the Waukesha Freeman and Oconomowoc Enterprise, M. Angela Dentice has spent…
Richard G. Kalkhoff
Mr. Kalkhoff, a partner with Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice since 2002, offers extensive experience…
Rebecca L. Domnitz
Attorney Rebecca Domnitz is a partner at Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C. Rebecca was…
Luke D. Mayefske
Attorney Luke D. Mayefske was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin and grew up in nearby…
Patrick C. O’Neill
Attorney Patrick C. O’Neill has tried over 90 jury trials and has settled thousands more…
Benjamin E. Reyes
Partner Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse Ben represents people who have been seriously injured…
Samuel M. Killian
Attorney Samuel Killian was born and raised in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Prior to law school, Sam…