...Negligent security is a type of personal injury claim that arises when a property owner fails to take reasonable measures to prevent foreseeable criminal acts. In Wisconsin, property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions. That doesn't just mean fixing slippery floors or repairing broken stairs. It also includes taking appropriate steps to reduce known safety risks, including crime...
When parents enroll their children in daycare, school, sports programs, or other youth-serving organizations, they trust that the institution has taken all necessary steps to ensure safety. While background checks are an important tool for screening staff and volunteers, they are not enough to prevent abuse...Ultimately, civil litigation is about more than money — it is about uncovering the truth, holding powerful entities accountable, and making sure our children's voices are heard in a system that too often tries to silence them...
One of the biggest threats to the wellbeing of nursing home residents is understaffing. When facilities do not have enough qualified caregivers, residents suffer. From poor hygiene to life-threatening neglect, understaffing can create dangerous conditions that often go unnoticed until it's too la...
When we place our loved ones in a nursing home, we expect them to receive care and dignity they deserve. Unfortunately, nursing home negligence is a growing problem, leaving many families wondering if they have legal options. If your loved one has suffered due to nursing home neglect or abuse, yo...
Nursing home residents are some of the most vulnerable population, which makes them more susceptible to abuse or neglect. Often, abuse that occurs in nursing homes is underreported...The 5 Most Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse...
Nursing home abuse can take many different forms, which can make it challenging to recognize that it is happening. If your loved one is in a nursing home, it is important to stay connected to them and to be aware of the signs of nursing home abuse. Common signs of nursing home abuse include...
In 2022, a parent's worst nightmare became a reality. Their infant child came home with bruises after attending Hand in Hand daycare in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The daycare worker, Mercedes Bergeron, was charged in 2022 with two counts of physical abuse of a child by a childcare provider. On Au...