When you get injured in a car accident, it is best to hire a car accident lawyer right away. But, what if you didn’t? What if it has now been weeks, months, or years since […] The post Is It Too Late to Get a Car Accident Lawyer? appeared first on Boller & Vaughan ..read more

As a parent, you hope that you never have to think about filing a personal injury suit on behalf of your child. Injuries during childhood can also prove incredibly expensive; and, in some cases, they […] The post Can I File a Personal Injury Suit on Behalf of My Child? appeared first on Boller & Vaughan ..read more

It’s never too soon to report a nursing home you believe is abusing or neglecting your loved one. If you or someone dear has suffered at the hands of nursing home staff in Wisconsin, you […] The post When Should You Report a Nursing Home? appeared first on Boller & Vaughan ..read more

Do you really need a car accident lawyer for a vehicle collision that wasn’t your fault? While you might need a lawyer if you caused the accident and received a ticket, it is also important […] The post Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer If You Weren’t At Fault? appeared first on Boller & Vaughan ..read more

If you have a personal injury case, how soon can you expect your case to settle? For many accident victims, this is a key question. Not only does obtaining a settlement provide the financial resources you need for your recovery, but it also allows you to start moving on with your life.  So, how long does a personal injury case take to settle?  The short answer is, “It depends.”  While we’d like to give you a more straightforward answer, this simply isn’t possible. Numerous factors affect the timeline of a personal injury case, and every case truly is unique. Some cases settle qu ..read more

If you or someone you love is a victim of elder abuse, getting help should be your top priority. While some cases of elder abuse involve isolated incidents or attacks, abusers often target their victims repeatedly. In all cases, elder abuse can have both physical and psychological impacts, and getting help can be essential for mitigating the consequences of the abuse. When you have concerns about elder abuse in Wisconsin, there are two calls you should make right away. There is a third call you can make as well (although, as we discuss below, you can also rely on your lawyer to make this call ..read more

When you need help recovering from a serious accident in Wisconsin, it is important to have an experienced accident attorney on your side. But, how do you choose the best attorney to represent you? If you find yourself asking, “How do I find the best accident attorney near me?” you are not alone. Serious accidents are common—far more common than the headlines suggest. While news outlets occasionally cover 18-wheeler accidents and other serious accidents in the Madison area, most victims’ stories go untold. If you are looking for an accident attorney, you have already taken the first step towar ..read more

When facing the prospect of legal action after the loss of a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, it can be beneficial to understand how long a nursing home wrongful death settlement may take. It is important to ensure that you make informed decisions about your family’s next steps. Sadly, wrongful deaths in nursing homes are alarmingly common—and, in these cases, taking legal action is crucial not only to ensure that your family has the financial resources it needs for the future, but also to help protect other residents who might be susceptible to neglect or abuse.  ..read more

It’s important to know the signs of sex abuse of a disabled person if you have a loved one in the care of a nursing home or assisted living facility. Sex abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is a significant concern for both residents and their families. Statistics show that nearly one in 50 residents experience sex abuse during their residency, with primary caregivers being among those most likely to engage in nonconsensual and prohibited sexual conduct. As a result, for family members who have loved ones living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, it is important ..read more

Wandering is a significant concern for nursing home residents and their families, but is wandering a sign of nursing home abuse? Residents who wander without supervision can unknowingly put themselves in dangerous situations; and, tragically, in some cases wandering can be fatal. While some cases of wandering are due to the deterioration of residents’ mental health conditions, many cases are due to nursing home neglect and abuse. As The Washington Post reported last year:  “Since 2018, more than 2,000 people have wandered away from assisted-living and memory-care facilities unnoticed or b ..read more