...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...
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...
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....