...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...
When someone is criminally charged with sexual assault, it's often seen as a major step toward justice. But, for many survivors and their families, the criminal process is just one part of a longer journey. Criminal prosecution may punish the perpetrator, but it doesn't always hold the institutio...
Sexual abuse is not confined to back alleys or hidden encounters. It often occurs in the very institutions tasked with protecting, educating, and caring for vulnerable people -- schools, daycares, long-term care facilities, group homes, and religious organizations. When these institutions fail to...
Lojewski Abuse & Injury Law had the privilege of standing alongside a brave Milwaukee family whose daughter was harmed while attending a Milwaukee Public School. Their tragic story was recently featured on TMJ4 News in order to bring awareness to a broken system...
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...
Justin Tucker, NFL Ravens' kicker, has been accused of "inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists in the Baltimore area," according to ESPN....Until organizations like the NCAA, NFL, and NFL Players Association hold their football players accountable for sexual abuse, these players will continue to feel untouchable and above the law....
A Massachusetts doctor has been indicted on two counts of rape by a grand jury in Massachusetts after brave survivors came forward to share their story. Middlesex County District Attorney's Office confirmed the indictment in a press release, stating that the allegations involve the sexual assau...