CMS created the “Special Focus Facility” (SFF) initiative to address the problem of nursing homes that have a repeated cycles of serious deficiencies. CMS identifies nursing homes that have had had a history of serious quality issues and places those…
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Emily Peacock is featured this month in the Michigan Association for Justice Pacesetter where she talks about her love of the law, her clients and working with the Olsman, MacKenzie, Peacock and Wallace Team.
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The prevalence of elder abuse in both institutional and in-home care settings appears to be rising due to a perfect storm of circumstances. First, the number of Americans 65-plus is exploding as Baby Boomers age and require more care. Second,…
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Every year millions of Americans suffer from a preventable fall injury, and over 800,000 of those will end up in the emergency room with a fracture or head injury. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, falls are the…
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the U.S. population will reach a turning point in 2030, when every surviving member of the baby boomer generation will be 65 or older. Seniors will outnumber children for the first time in…
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We are pleased to announce that Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie have been named to the Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers list and Emily Thomas has been named to the Rising Stars list. Along with being named to the Super Lawyers…
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The list for the Best Lawyers in America© 2019 has been released, and Olsman, MacKenzie and Thomas have been chosen to be recognized.Donna MacKenzie and Emily Thomas were named Best Lawyers for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Jules Olsman…
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WTLC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Emily Peacock is an experienced litigator who seeks justice for individuals who have been injured while in the care of a nursing home, senior living facility, or adult foster care home. She has litigated numerous wrongful death…
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Olsman MacKenzie and Wallace is pleased to announce that Jules Olsman was recently inducted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”), an invitation-only organization that works to advance the jury system, support judicial independence and elevate standards of integrity,…
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Settling a case for an individual lacking legal capacity or a minor creates several legal issues. This article co-authored by Donna MacKenzie, addresses those issues and provides a roadmap for the efficient resolution of these cases. If you would…
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