Wisconsin Woman Charged In Fatal Crash

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

Prosecutors in Wisconsin recently announced that they have charged a woman with homicide by drunken driving following an accident that took the life of a 52-year-old Lanark woman on the morning of Sept. 15. According to law enforcement officials, the woman killed as a result of the accident was a passenger in her son’s automobile. […]

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Attorney DeLeers to participate in “Dancing with Our Stars”

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

Peterson, Berk & Cross attorney, Deb DeLeers, will be participating in the “Dancing with Our Stars” event for the American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin. As part of her commitment, she’ll be spending the next four months learning two ballroom dances which will be performed on February 15, 2014 at the KI Center in Green […]

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How Many People Die Because Of Medical Mistakes?

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

People in Wisconsin might be curious to hear about how many people died because of medical mistakes in United States hospitals each year. However, pinpointing the number of deaths caused by medical errors is difficult. It seems that each time new research regarding the issue is released the numbers get worse. One of the most […]

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Peterson, Berk & Cross Staff to Participate in Fox Cities Marathon

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

This weekend many will be participating in the Community First Fox Cities Marathon, including some members of the Peterson, Berk & Cross staff! Our office manager, Julie Kaepernick, will be participating in the half marathon, alongside her sister, Chris, and niece, Emily. Julie’s niece has been recognized as one of the Great Women of the […]

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Deaths And Injuries In Wisconsin Car Accident

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

Two women were traveling east on State Highway 16 in a black Nissan when their car left the road and crossed over the median of the highway where they ran into an oncoming vehicle. The accident occurred in Waukesha County on Sept. 9. Both the women in the Nissan died as a result of the […]

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Ribbon Cutting & Open House

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

Yesterday afternoon we had a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at our Green Bay office, located at 300 North Broadway, in Suite 1A of the Smet Construction Building. We would like to thank everyone who was in attendance to celebrate with us. Please visit the Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. Facebook fan page to […]

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Medication Errors Can Be Avoided

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

Medication errors are by far the most common mistakes hospitals make and they can be deadly. Experts believe that about one million medication errors happen every year, resulting in about 7,000 fatalities. These numbers could fall considerably if hospitals would update their technology. Computerized physician order entry, or CPOE, technology could help improve hospital safety […]

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