New Wisconsin Law Forbids Use Of Doctors’ Apologies As Evidence

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

In the growing national tug-of-war between patient rights and physician protection, Wisconsin has joined over 35 other states that have chosen to enact a law that prevents physicians’ apologies from being submitted as evidence against them in the courtroom. The Bill, which has been signed by the governor of Wisconsin, will shield from evidence physician […]

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Wisconsin To Pay For Wrongful Death By Suicide

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

It’s not often one hears the word suicide in connection with a wrongful death lawsuit, but that didn’t stop the mother of a patient who killed himself in a Wisconsin mental health institution from filing a suit. The man’s mother accused members of the hospital staff of negligence in the lawsuit, which was dismissed by […]

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Wisconsin Uses Education To Reduce Teen Distracted Driver Wrecks

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

According to a Wisconsin Department of Transportation public information and outreach specialist, teens are more likely to be involved in car accidents than any other age group. The DOT employee also said that teenagers have grown up with technology at their fingertips and use their cell phones frequently. What is the connection? Employees of Wisconsin’s […]

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Wisconsin Police-Involved Car Accident Kills An Elderly Man

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

In a tragic turn of events, an 81-year-old man died following a car collision with a West Allis PD squad car. According to police reports, the auto accident occurred on March 26 at about 4:20 p.m. near Lincoln Ave. and 80th. Police say the officer was on his way to an auto accident investigation at […]

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