Wisconsin Man Dies When Arguing Parties Take To The Road

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

A 19-year-old Wisconsin man was killed and a teenager was injured when a verbal argument led to a fatal auto crash, according to authorities. Police say the responsible party is in custody, and charges of hit-and-run causing death and homicide by negligent operation have been recommended. They also say alcohol and drugs were factors in […]

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Woman Suffers Internal Burns During Gynecological Procedure

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

Wisconsin residents may be interested in an incident involving a 39-year-old woman who suffered from internal burns and permanent injuries after a routine gynecological exam went wrong. While performing a procedure known as a colposcopy, a doctor at Paragon Health in Summit County, Ohio, mistakenly sprayed potassium hydroxide into her vagina, thinking it was vinegar. […]

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Honda Minivan Owners Cautioned On Brakes In Recall Announcement

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

Appleton drivers of Honda Motor Company minivans should be aware that the car maker announced plans to recall some 344,000 of its Odyssey models. The recall was over concerns about a software problem that made the vehicle’s brakes unexpectedly engage, which could cause auto accidents. The glitch could make it possible for the system known as […]

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Drunk Boat Accident Leads To The Death Of One In Wisconsin

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

In June 2013, a man from Minnesota was allegedly operating a recreational boat in Pierce County when he got into an accident. The incident resulted in the personal injury of one of the boat’s passengers, a 40-year-old man from New Richmond. The injured man died as a result of the accident. According to officials, the 47-year-old operator […]

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Objects Left In Patients Have A Simple Solution

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

Wisconsin residents might not be aware that one of the most frequently reported medical errors is a tool or other object being left inside a patient after surgery. According to the alert by the Joint Commission, these objects are sometimes hard to detect, and some patients have suffered pain, infection and other medical problems until […]

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