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A former director of nursing is suing Avoca Specialty Care facility and its owner, Care Initiatives. The former employee...
06/18/2024

A former director of nursing is suing Avoca Specialty Care facility and its owner, Care Initiatives. The former employee claims the facility broke federal and state laws by forcing residents to live there, despite understaffing and other unsafe conditions.


A former staffer is suing Avoca Specialty Care facility and the owner, alleging residents were forced into the home despite understaffing and unsafe conditions.

06/17/2024

Do you live in the MIlwaukee area? If so you may have the local advantage when trying to figure out this week's Case or No Case challenge.

PKSD attorney Jeff Pitman and Fox Focus host Melanie Ricks present a new segment involving a crash between a left-turning driver and a right-turning driver. Check out the video to find out how it happened and tell us... would you have a Case... or NO Case?


Visit: https://www.pksd.com/case-or-no-case.html

An Iowa nurse was fired for her poor treatment of nursing home residents. The nurse allegedly refused to help a female r...
06/14/2024

An Iowa nurse was fired for her poor treatment of nursing home residents. The nurse allegedly refused to help a female resident who was in pain and asking for help. She described the woman as a ju**ie with drug-seeking behavior.


https://www.pksd.com/blog/nurse-fired-for-mistreatment-of-nursing-home-residents.html?srcrel=FB&cli=PKSD

An Iowa licensed nurse was fired following allegations of her mistreatment of nursing home residents in her care. A judge denied her unemployment benefits.

If you were injured in a crash and have to miss work while recovering, it can cause significant stress and worries about...
06/11/2024

If you were injured in a crash and have to miss work while recovering, it can cause significant stress and worries about money. But our experienced lawyer explains why going back to work too soon could risk your health, as well as your injury claim.


https://www.pksd.com/blog/why-returning-to-work-too-soon-after-a-crash-is-a-bad-idea.html?srcrel=FB&cli=PKSD

If you were injured a car crash, you may be stressed about finances and try to return to work too soon. Learn why this could hurt your health and your claim.

06/10/2024

Attorney Jeff Pitman and Fox Focus host, Melanie Ricks present a tricky legal challenge in this latest episode of the popular Case or No Case today. If you are someone who cycles to work regularly in Milwaukee, you might want to check out this segment, which involves a careless driver and a car dooring incident.

What do you think? Is there a case... or NO case? Comment below!


Visit: https://www.pksd.com/case-or-no-case.html

06/03/2024

Do you have a parent or loved one in a nursing home? Then you will want to watch this video!

In this week's edition of Case or No Case, PKSD attorney Jeff Pitman and Fox Focus host Melanie Ricks bring you a case about a dad who lives in a nursing home and suffered serious harm during a choking incident.

Check out the video for all the details and then comment below... Do you think there could be a legal case against the nursing home for this man's injuries?


https://www.pksd.com/case-or-no-case.html

Trying to find a memory care facility in Santa Fe or anywhere across the country can be a difficult and emotional task. ...
05/28/2024

Trying to find a memory care facility in Santa Fe or anywhere across the country can be a difficult and emotional task. Nursing home abuse attorney Jeff Pitman says you should look at everything when taking the tour. Here’s why.


Checking out memory care facilities? Nursing home abuse attorney Jeff Pitman explains why you should take the long tour and what to look for when you do.

05/27/2024

PKSD attorney Jeff Pitman is back with Fox Focus host, Melanie Ricks in a new edition of Case or No Case. We have a new legal challenge for you...

Have you ever had the driver in front of you slam on their brakes after another driver merged into your lane? Who would be liable if that situation led to a crash? The answer might surprise you.

Check out the video and comment below if you think there is a case... or no case!


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***NEW CLIENT REVIEW****Thank you, EJ and Varyl, for your kind remarks and for choosing attorney Rebecca Domnitz at PKSD...
05/17/2024

***NEW CLIENT REVIEW****

Thank you, EJ and Varyl, for your kind remarks and for choosing attorney Rebecca Domnitz at PKSD to represent you. We work hard to provide the compassionate and caring service our clients both expect and deserve!


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The federal government has implemented a new rule mandating minimum staffing ratios to help improve elderly care in U.S....
05/07/2024

The federal government has implemented a new rule mandating minimum staffing ratios to help improve elderly care in U.S. nursing homes. Facilities worry how they will be able to meet these requirements amid staffing shortages.


https://www.pksd.com/blog/new-federal-rule-implements-mandated-staffing-ratios-in-us-nursing-homes.html?srcrel=FB&cli=PKSD

A new federal rule mandates a minimum staffing ratio for U.S. nursing homes. Some facilities worry they will be unable to meet this requirement.

Thank you to our outstanding team at PKSD!  The best in the business!
04/24/2024

Thank you to our outstanding team at PKSD! The best in the business!

Although understaffing is a major problem nationwide, Iowa facilities are among the nation’s worst for staffing shortage...
04/19/2024

Although understaffing is a major problem nationwide, Iowa facilities are among the nation’s worst for staffing shortages, resulting in negligent care and putting the safety and well-being of residents at risk.


Staffing shortages nationwide are a serious problem. In Iowa, nursing homes have some of the nation’s worst staffing levels.

Thank you, Daniel, for taking time out of your day to share about your experience with our firm. We are so pleased to he...
04/19/2024

Thank you, Daniel, for taking time out of your day to share about your experience with our firm. We are so pleased to hear that you and your wife were pleased with the PKSD team and the settlement we recovered for you!


https://www.pksd.com/testimonials.html?srcrel=FB&cli=PKSD

A female resident of Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa died in early January 2024. In March of this year, the facility wa...
04/15/2024

A female resident of Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa died in early January 2024. In March of this year, the facility was fined $6,000 over a regulatory violation tied to the death. The woman’s 24-hour emergency response pendant was not working, which violated state law for Iowa assisted living centers.


https://www.pksd.com/blog/6000-fine-following-resident-death-at-ames-facility.html?srcrel=FB&cli=PKSD

State inspectors issued a $6,000 fine to Northridge Village over a regulatory violation linked to the death of a female resident in January 2024.

Brookdale senior living is under fire for the algorithm it uses to determine staffing needs. Employees are complaining a...
04/08/2024

Brookdale senior living is under fire for the algorithm it uses to determine staffing needs. Employees are complaining about this system and how it has led to significant understaffing that puts residents’ safety at risk.


https://www.pksd.com/blog/understaffing-at-brookdale-assisted-living-facilities-blamed-on-algorithm.html?srcrel=FB&cli=PKSD

An algorithm devised by senior-housing executives 20-plus years ago is being blamed for issues related to understaffing at assisted living facilities.

Amid the rise of serious care violations at Iowa nursing homes, such as abuse, bed bugs and unexplained fractures, a new...
04/04/2024

Amid the rise of serious care violations at Iowa nursing homes, such as abuse, bed bugs and unexplained fractures, a news article highlights the need for greater family vigilance to help protect loved ones.


https://www.pksd.com/blog/rise-in-serious-violations-iowa-nursing-homes-calls-for-more-family-oversight.html?srcrel=FB&cli=PKSD

Increased serious care violations at Iowa nursing homes, including abuse and bed bugs, highlights the need for increased family oversight to protect loved ones.

Two residents died at an Iowa nursing home after staff there failed to attempt CPR. A third resident at a separate nursi...
04/03/2024

Two residents died at an Iowa nursing home after staff there failed to attempt CPR. A third resident at a separate nursing home waited over a day to receive emergency medical care after falling into respiratory distress.


https://www.pksd.com/blog/two-residents-die-after-iowa-nursing-home-fails-to-attempt-cpr.html?srcrel=FB&cli=PKSD

Two Iowa nursing homes have been fined for serious negligence. One of the facilities, Aspire Donnellson, failed to attempt CPR. Two residents died as a result.

Becky Sue Manning, 69-year-old licensed practical nurse faces felony charges for the resident and military veteran who d...
03/27/2024

Becky Sue Manning, 69-year-old licensed practical nurse faces felony charges for the resident and military veteran who died in her care while she was working at Fonda Specialty Care.


Becky Sue Manning, a 69-year-old nurse at Fonda Specialty Care, has been charged following the 2023 death of a veteran and resident living at the facility.

Thank you, Peggy, for your heartfelt review of the care you received at PKSD. We are truly pleased the outcome of your c...
03/26/2024

Thank you, Peggy, for your heartfelt review of the care you received at PKSD. We are truly pleased the outcome of your case gave you some peace of mind and that you were happy with the legal services we provided.


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