It is only second nature to want to share significant life events on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Social media is how people stay in touch with friends and family. If you were in a serious car accident, one of the first things you may want to do is tell everyone about it over the internet. However, you and other Ohio…
One of the problems with trucking, as a profession, is that it can get tedious. Long hours on the road at least afford truckers a change of scenery, however. Long hours spent loading and unloading a truck’s cargo, on the other hand, are just … well, long hours. Researchers have discovered a troubling link between the amount of time that…
A Columbus hospital and its surrounding community have been torn apart by revelations that a doctor gave lethal doses of pain medication to 27 patients as they lay incapacitated in their hosptial beds. Even worse, a number of other medical professionals have been implicated in the investigation. The revelations came to light after a concerned employee made a report, prompting…
One of the toughest jobs in America is teaching. It requires a certain mindset and dedication that most jobs do not require. Teaching is demanding, and the stress can take a toll. Teaching may not seem like a job where injuries occur, but it is. If you teach, keep an eye and ear out for these common afflictions. Stress Among…
Winter has arrived in Ohio, and with it comes numerous slips and falls by pedestrians attempting to negotiate snow- and ice-covered sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. But will a court hold you liable for an injured pedestrian’s damages if (s)he falls on your unshoveled property? In general, the answer to that question is “no.” This is because Ohio follows the Natural…
Could personal biases lead a physician to neglect — or intentionally harm — some patients? Do some patients get better — or drastically worse — treatment than others because of their physician’s private politics or beliefs? That’s a possibility that has been brought sharply into focus by a recent incident in Ohio involving statements made by a medical professional while…
When you picture a place where women commonly end up dying in childbirth, do you think of some distant country where they give birth in their homes, far away from adequate medical care, or do you picture a modern hospital somewhere in the United States? The sad reality is that new mothers are dying at an alarming rate in the…
Minor accidents like rear-end collisions happen every day in Ohio, but if you are ever involved in one, would you know what to do? If you have no serious injuries, any information you can gather about the accident will be helpful when the time comes to submit a claim for insurance compensation. First calls Before you do anything else, check…
Getting out for a ride on your motorcycle can be a great way to explore the beautiful state of Ohio, but it can also be an extremely dangerous way to get from one place to another. Why? Even if you consistently wear a helmet every time you get out on your bike and are always sure to follow the rules…