With the horror stories you see in the news about poor-quality nursing home care, it’s entirely understandable if you have qualms about trusting your loved one to any nursing home without thoroughly checking it out first. But, do you even know where to start? Here’s a quick guide you can use: Make use of free tools ProPublica is a non-profit…
Nobody goes into work expecting to be the victim of an assault — but it does happen from time to time. There are actually a number of common ways that a deliberate assault, not an accident, can end up as part of a workers’ compensation claim. They include: 1. You were assaulted by a customer This is, unfortunately, a problem…
Could mistakes in personal hygiene contribute to a deadly adenovirus outbreak in a medical facility near you and leave someone you love sicker than when they entered the hospital in the first place? Quite possibly. Despite the fact that few people have heard the term, adenoviruses are very common. They cause a variety of symptoms that are often mistaken for…
As one of many Ohio residents who enjoys exploring the state on a motorcycle, you may understand all too well that some motorists struggle to share the road with bikes and their riders. Some drivers have a harder time seeing motorcyclists because they take up less room, while others simply fail to exercise care when navigating around motorcycles, leading to…
Motorcycle accidents are notorious for their increased risk of causing serious injury. So, when you leave the scene feeling more or less in one piece, you may think you are in the clear. Unfortunately, you may have suffered traumatic brain injury, which, in its moderate forms, often does not produce immediate symptoms. Motorcycle helmets and other safety measures can reduce the risk…
What happens when you’re hurt in a workplace accident and your employer tries to steer you to a doctor of his or her choosing? Don’t you have the right to choose your own doctor? Actually, you do — at least to a certain extent. According to the rules established by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) in Ohio, you have…
Why are so many women in the United States facing death or permanent injury in childbirth? As one of the nations with the most advanced medical care in the world, the rate of maternal injury in childbirth should be falling — not rising. Yet, American women are finding it increasingly risky to be pregnant and give birth. Not only are…
A lot of drivers are nervous about sharing the highway with a big rig — and not without good reason! Any accident with a large truck is potentially lethal. There are some things you can do to make it easier on yourself when you’re traveling down a road with a large truck. Understand why large trucks are so dangerous. The…
Car accidents happen every day in the state of Ohio and cause injuries, property damage and sometimes even death. Of accidents that include fatalities, many involve motorcycles. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 157 motorcyclists were killed in accidents in 2017. How can motorcyclists stay safe on the road and prevent such tragic accidents from taking place? Many of these accidents are…