Medical Robots Raising Safety Questions

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Medical technology keeps advancing, and most doctors and healthcare professionals consider these advances beneficial for patients. However, cases of medical malpractice have been reported involving one new and widely used technology: the robotic multi-armed da Vinci, used in nearly 400,000 surgeries in 2012. The robotic system has been linked with reports of deaths and injuries as well […]

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Future of Wisconsin intersection unclear after several accidents

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

An intersection in the town of Brussels is getting plenty of attention these days, and it was even set to be discussed at the April 4 Door County Highway Safety Commission meeting. After more than 20 vehicular accidents occurred at the junction over a span of just five years, many are starting to think the […]

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Peterson, Berk & Cross Attorney Featured In The Business News

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Retired Peterson, Berk & Cross attorney, Lisa Lotte Gammeltoft, is featured in The Business News publication this month. Attorney Gammeltoft is recognized for her volunteer work with Literacy Green Bay and the Brown County Oral Health Partnership. While working at Peterson, Berk and Cross, Attorney Gammeltoft focused her practice on family law. For more information in regard to the […]

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Surprise Study Shows Shorter Shifts Increase Medical Errors

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

In an effort to study the effects of reducing the shift times of hospital residents in Wisconsin and other states, two research groups surveyed more than 2,300 interns going into residency programs. Residents were sent surveys every three months, asking questions about their performance on the job, sleep habits and mental health. The surprising results […]

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Wisconsin Legislature Considers “I’m Sorry” Bill

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

A doctor and a nurse serving in the Wisconsin Legislature have introduced a bill that would allow medical practitioners to apologize to patients when a mistake is made without the words being used against them later. Thirty-five states have similar laws. In 2006, a similar bill was introduced and approved by the legislature. Governor Doyle […]

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