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On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.
Since at least as far back as 1980, America’s courts have argued over the subject of placing caps on the amount of damages one can receive in a medical malpractice claim, but so far, the nation appears to remain divided. The Florida Supreme Court is the latest to weigh in when it struck down a […]
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The city of Milwaukee has set a lofty goal for itself — to reach a new all-time low in traffic-related deaths. If that sounds like a difficult task, consider that the number of Milwaukee’s traffic fatalities in 2013 approached the current all-time recorded low of 25 deaths. City officials believe research combined with community awareness […]
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Attorney John C. Peterson is the recipient of the 2014 ADI Bernie Pearlman Award! The Bernie Pearlman Downtowner Award is presented to a person who is dedicated to Appleton’s downtown. The recipients of the award are known for having great enthusiasm for the downtown and a significant, positive impact on the downtown’s success. Attorney Peterson […]
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A recent study by the inspector general of Medicare revealed that almost 22,000 patients suffered injury and over 1,500 died in skilled nursing facilities across America within a single month. These figures are substantially higher than the number of deaths and injuries from medical negligence in a hospital setting. Skilled nursing facilities offer care and […]
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The state of Wisconsin has long held the honor of having some of the most competent medical doctors in the country. Only 117 medical malpractice suits were filed in 2013. Conversely, some reports estimate that between 220,000 and 440,000 patient deaths occur yearly, indicating malpractice ranks as the third highest cause of death, after heart […]
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