Serious Injury & Wrongful Death Blog

Lojewski Injury Law is proud to announce that Attorney Kristen Lojewski has been selected as a 2026 Rising Star by Super Lawyers. The Rising Stars distinction recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selection is limited to only the top 2.5% of attorneys in each state and is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and professional accomplishments.

Something feel off at your loved one’s nursing home? Unexplained injuries, sudden weight loss, missing records, and staff avoiding questions could be warning signs of neglect. Know what to watch for and what steps to take if you suspect a cover-up.

Here's when a nursing home fall in Milwaukee may be caused by negligence, the signs of facility fault, and whether your family may have grounds for a nursing home fall lawsuit.

Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is never easy. Families trust these facilities to provide proper care, support, and protection for elderly residents. When something goes wrong, it can leave families feeling frustrated, confused, and unsure about what to do next. If you...

...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...

At Lojewski Abuse & Injury Law, the mission has always been clear: Pursue the Truth and Protect the Vulnerable. That mission just expanded. Attorney Kristen Lojewski is now officially licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, in addition to Wisconsin, Florida, and Iowa. This milestone ...

For the second year in a row since Lojewski Abuse & Injury Law opened its doors, Firm Owner Kristen Lojewski has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 for Civil Plaintiffs. This is an invitation-only membership where members strive to encompass the knowledge, skill, experience, and success held by only the best lawyers in America...

After a car accident, it's common for the at-fault driver's insurance company to call quickly and ask for a recorded statement. They may sound friendly, helpful, and reassuring. But here's the truth: you are not required to give one, and doing so can hurt your injury claim....If you've been injured in a Wisconsin car accident, getting guidance before speaking to the at-fault insurance company can help preserve your rights from the start. 

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, inside a grocery store, outside a restaurant, or in a parking lot after a Wisconsin snowfall. While some falls truly are unavoidable accidents, others happen because a property owner failed to take reasonable steps to keep people safe. If you or a loved one slipped and fell in Milwaukee or surrounding Wisconsin towns, understanding how Wisconsin slip and fall cases work can help you protect your health and your rights....

Dog bites can be traumatic, painful, and life-changing, especially for children and older adults. Yet many people hesitate to seek help after a dog attack because they believe myths that simply are not true under Wisconsin law. If you or your child has been bitten by a dog in Wisconsin, understanding how dog bite liability, homeowner's insurance, and your legal rights work can make a meaningful difference...

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...

Lojewski Abuse & Injury Law is proud to announce that its founder, Kristen Lojewski, has been selected as a 2025 Wisconsin Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to a small percentage of attorneys across the state based on peer recognition, professional achievement, and ethical standards...

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 families in Wisconsin begin searching for a safe and trustworthy nursing home, one of the first tools they encounter is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System...The CMS Five-Star Rating System is a federal quality measure used to evaluate nursing homes across the country, including every facility in Wisconsin that participates in Medicare or Medicaid...

Finding the right nursing home for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make. The process can feel overwhelming, especially when you're hearing different things from different facilities...one tool that can help families make safer choices is the CMS Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program. This federal program identifies the lowest-performing nursing homes in the country...

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...

Lojewski Abuse & Injury Law is honored to share that it has been ranked #1 in Milwaukee by BusinessRate's "BEST of 2025" awards...At Lojewski Abuse & Injury Law, Kristen is committed to protecting the most vulnerable and standing up for justice. This award is a testament to the meaningful relationships she builds with her clients and the results she works tirelessly to achieve. 

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...

Lojewski Abuse & Injury Law recently secured a $500,000 settlement on behalf of a family whose loved one died as a result of a hypoglycemic episode while under the care of a nursing home...Under Wisconsin law, this result represents a meaningful measure of justice within the constraints of statutory damages caps. While no amount of money can replace a lost family member, financial accountability sends a powerful message and can help bring closure during an otherwise devastating chapter...

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...

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...