Serious Injury & Wrongful Death Blog

The New Year has a way of bringing clarity, and sometimes urgency. For many adult children, January doesn't start with resolutions or fresh planners. It starts with a quiet realization: Mom needs more help. Dad isn't safe at home anymore. We can't keep doing this alone. Choosing a nursing home for a parent is one of the most emotional and overwhelming decisions a family can make. It often happens quickly, under pressure, and without a roadmap. As the new year begins, taking a thoughtful, informed approach can make a difference — not just in quality of care, but in peace of mind...

In early December 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) officially rescinded the federal nursing home minimum staffing rule that was finalized in 2024. For families with loved ones in long-term care, this news can feel confusing, frustrating, and even alarming, especially because staffing levels are one of the biggest predictors of safety, dignity, and quality of care. This blog discusses what this change means for residents, why it happened, and how Wisconsin families can protect their loved ones in the wake of this rollback...

When a loved one is harmed in a Wisconsin nursing home, family members are often left with more questions than answers. What happened? Why? And what can we do now? As a Wisconsin nursing home lawyer, Attorney Kristen Lojewski regularly guides families through the confusing and emotional path of i...

The long-term care landscape in Wisconsin is shifting, and not always for the better. In a recent article for Wisconsin Lawyer authored by Lojewski Abuse & Injury Law's Firm Owner, Kristen, she explores how layered corporate ownership models within nursing homes influence the quality of care, accountability, and legal exposure for both families and legal advocates...

Families place their trust in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide safe, attentive care to their loved ones. But behind the reassuring brochures and polished websites, not all care is equal -- and not all care is safe....

Elopement, or the unsupervised wandering of nursing home residents, is a severe safety risk that can result in serious injury or death. This danger is particularly high for residents with cognitive impairments, such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease. When a nursing home fails to implement proper...

Medication management is one of the most critical responsibilities of nursing homes. When medication errors occur, they can lead to severe health complications or even the wrongful death of your loved one. Medication errors are not simple accidents. They are often the result of systemic negligenc...

Choking is a preventable danger in nursing homes that can result in severe injury or even wrongful death. When nursing homes fail to provide proper supervision and dietary modifications, residents face unnecessary risks. Choking incidents often point to negligence, and families deserve to know th...

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...