As an Ohio medical patient, you probably feel relatively confident that when you visit your doctor and outline your symptoms, he or she will be able to determine what is ailing you and recommend an appropriate course of treatment. Regrettably, however, physicians make...
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When should I file a worker’s compensation claim?
Workers who are injured on the job deserve to receive compensation for their medical bills and lost wages. For a claim to have a higher chance of success, injured workers should file as soon as possible. According to Ohio law, injured workers have within one...
Avoiding the missteps that lead to premises liability
It is an understatement to say that running a business is a big responsibility, and in a 21st century marketplace that spans the globe, that responsibility encompasses more landscape than ever before. But just for a minute, let's talk local and not global. What...
Cognitive distraction and hands-free devices
Although it is not illegal for drivers in Ohio to use a hand-held cellphone while behind the wheel, engaging in this practice causes a significant number of auto accidents, injuries and deaths in the United States every year. In an attempt to minimize the number of...
The connection between cerebral palsy and medical malpractice
Cerebral palsy (CP) is considered the most common motor disability in children, with about one in 323 children identified with CP. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates around 10,000 infants are born with CP each year. While it is difficult to...
How can you keep people on your property safe?
Every Ohio business owner needs to understand premises liability, the responsibility of an organization and its leadership to people who come onto the property. Accidents happen, of course. When winter hits, snow and ice are the norm, creating dangerous sidewalks and...
National Safety Month: Prepare for car trouble
“One can never be too prepared.” This saying is true for numerous situations, especially when it comes to emergencies. During June, Ohio residents may consider several safety topics and make plans as to how they will avoid problems or deal with them if...
Car crashes involving teens spike during “100 deadliest days”
When you take to the Ohio roadway this summer, you may notice that there are far more teen drivers sharing the road with you than there typically are during the school year. Because teen drivers are generally much more inexperienced than other drivers, this can be a...
Distracted driving on the rise across Ohio
If you have ever driven down the road in Ohio and noticed how many other motorists are using phones, eating, or otherwise multitasking while at the vehicle controls, you may have some idea about the severity of the state's distracted driving problem. At [nap_names...
Filing a lawsuit after a slip-and-fall accident
It's something that can happen to anyone. One minute, you are strolling through the grocery store thinking about what to make for dinner and the next, you are on the ground in pain after slipping and falling. If this has happened to you, you could have grounds to file...