If you’re pregnant, the odds are good that someone has told you a delivery-room horror story or two already. However, the person who really should be giving you the scary details of your potential experience may not even say a word. It’s your doctor. There’s a pervasive idea that women somehow should be shielded from the potential harsh realities of…
When you hear the term “distracted driving,” you probably think about people using their cellphones to send or receive text messages. While texting is still a serious problem on our roadways, it is not the only distraction that leads to crashes. There are three major types of distraction – manual, visual and cognitive – and multi-tasking behind the wheel often…
An accident with a 18-wheeler is a terrifying experience — one that nobody ever should have to go through. Sometimes, they’re unavoidable. A piece of machinery breaks or a perfectly decent-looking tire blows out on the road. However, 44 percent of truck accidents involve either prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Why would legal medication be involved in so many accidents? The…
All drivers learn that if they become part of a collision of any severity, they need to pull off to the side of the road to deal with it. Unfortunately, many drivers still engage in hit-and-runs, and you need to file a claim immediately if you ever become involved in one. Hit-and-runs are significantly more dangerous if you are a pedestrian. You…
If you’re suffering from any sort of chronic illness, sudden shift in your health or need surgery, you may need an advocate to keep from becoming one of the thousands of people that are victimized by medical mistakes each year. You can be your own medical advocate, if you’re up to the task. If not, you can ask a close…
If you have to go into a nursing home tomorrow for any reason — whether you’re looking at a short stint following a hip replacement or long-term care — your odds of being abused might be as high as 30 percent. If you think that sounds awful, it actually sounds even worse when you look closer at the figures behind…
In yet another blow to undocumented immigrants, Ohio’s House of Representatives approved a new bill that aims to strip them of the right to receive workers’ compensation when they’ve been injured on the job. There’s significant hope that the bill will not make it all the way through the Ohio Senate. The measure has not been met with a great…
For many people, using a ridesharing app has become a common practice. Services such as Uber and Lyft make it easy for people to get rides anywhere in their city. In July 2017, Lyft announced that it was officially giving over one million rides a day, a milestone already surpassed by Uber. With so many Uber and Lyft drivers on…
If your child suffered a preventable injury with long-lasting consequences during delivery, it’s wise to consider what you’ll need for an effective “life care” plan before filing a lawsuit. Knowing your ultimate goal can make it a lot easier for you and your attorney if you decide to pursue a birth injury lawsuit. You can enter negotiations with that goal…